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07 · Smart Inventory

Stock levels you can see without counting

A LIOMO inventory system measures what is on the shelf, in the bin or in the tank, brings it into one platform and tells the right person when it is time to reorder.

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Delivered as a project

Planned around your stock, storage and ordering process and built by LIOMO, from sensor selection to integration and support.

Illustrative interface · demo data. A stock dashboard showing eight sensor-equipped bins with fill levels; two are below their reorder threshold and have reorders raised. A lubricant tank level and a consumption trend are shown alongside.

The problem

Stock counts are out of date as soon as they are done

Many organisations still learn what they hold through manual counts, visual checks and phone calls. Between counts, the records drift away from what is actually on site.

  • 01

    Shortages found too late

    Critical parts, consumables or raw materials run out before anyone notices, and work waits while an urgent order is placed.

  • 02

    Too much stock elsewhere

    To avoid running out, teams over-order, tying up cash and storage space in items that sit untouched for months.

  • 03

    Counting takes time

    Staff walk aisles, dip tanks and check bins by hand, time taken away from the work customers pay for.

  • 04

    Remote stock is invisible

    Tanks, silos and stock held at field or customer sites are only checked when someone makes the trip.

The solution

Stock measured where it sits

A LIOMO inventory system uses the right sensing method for each item, from weight and level sensors to tags and scans, and turns the readings into stock levels, alerts and trends in one platform.
  • Weight-sensing shelves and bins that convert weight into item counts.
  • Level sensors on tanks and silos that report volume or mass.
  • RFID and barcode scanning for items that move in and out.
  • Reorder thresholds per item and location, with alerts before stock runs out.
  • Stock levels and reorder signals passed to your ERP or ordering system.

How it works

How a LIOMO inventory system works

Every LIOMO system follows the same four stages. For inventory, they look like this.

  1. 01

    Connect

    Load cells under shelves and bins, level sensors on tanks and silos, and RFID readers or scanners at key points are installed and linked to a gateway or directly to the mobile network.

  2. 02

    Collect

    Each sensor reports at set intervals or when a reading changes, and the platform stores every reading with its time, location and item.

  3. 03

    Understand

    Readings are converted into units, litres or tonnes, checked against reorder thresholds, and built into consumption trends per item, location and period.

  4. 04

    Act

    The right person is alerted when an item reaches its threshold, a reorder signal can be passed to your ordering system, and reports show what was used and where.

Capabilities

What a project can include

What a LIOMO inventory project can cover, depending on what you store and how you order.

  • 01

    Stock assessment

    A review of your items, storage locations and ordering process, to choose the sensing method that suits each one.

  • 02

    Weight-sensing shelves and bins

    Load cells under shelves, bins or pallets that turn weight into an item count, suited to items with a consistent unit weight.

  • 03

    Tank and silo levels

    Ultrasonic, radar or pressure-based level sensors for liquids, granules and powders, reporting volume or mass.

  • 04

    RFID and barcode

    Tags or scans at goods-in, issue points and dispatch, to record movements as well as levels.

  • 05

    Reorder thresholds

    Minimum levels per item and location, with alerts to the people responsible when stock reaches them.

  • 06

    Consumption trends

    Usage per item, location and period, to set thresholds on evidence and spot unusual consumption early.

  • 07

    Multi-site visibility

    Stock in warehouses, branches, field sites and customer premises shown together in one view.

  • 08

    ERP and ordering integration

    Stock levels and reorder signals shared with ERP, purchasing or supplier systems through APIs or scheduled file exchange.

  • 09

    Connectivity and power

    Wired, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN or cellular connections, and battery-powered sensors where there is no power or network nearby.

Use cases

Where it fits

Smart inventory suits stock that is costly to run out of, costly to hold or hard to check by hand.

  • Spare parts and consumables

    Keep maintenance parts, fasteners and consumables available in stores and workshops without weekly counts.

  • Liquids and bulk materials

    Follow fuel, oil, chemicals, feed or grain in tanks and silos, and plan deliveries on actual levels.

  • Stock held for customers

    Monitor stock you manage at customer sites and replenish it before it runs out, without a site visit.

  • Retail stockrooms

    Follow fast-moving items in stockrooms and back-of-store areas, and replenish before gaps appear on the shelf.

Business value

What it changes for the business

The aim is to hold the stock you need, not more, and to stop finding out about shortages when it is too late.

  • 01

    Fewer stock-outs

    Thresholds and alerts give buyers time to reorder before work or sales are affected.

  • 02

    Less cash tied up in stock

    Measured consumption supports lower safety stock for items that are used predictably.

  • 03

    Time back from counting

    Automatic levels replace routine manual counts, leaving spot checks for where they add value.

  • 04

    Better purchasing decisions

    Trends by item and site give buyers records, not guesses, for planning and supplier conversations.

Where it applies

Industries

Where it applies

Technology

The engineering behind it

FAQ

Questions buyers ask

How accurate are weight-based counts?

It depends on how consistent each item is in weight and on the load cells chosen. Items with a steady weight per unit count well; very light or variable items are better suited to tags or scans. The stock assessment matches each item to the method that fits it.

Do we need to replace our shelving or tanks?

Usually not. Weight sensors can often be fitted under existing shelves, bins or pallets, and level sensors are mounted on existing tanks and silos. Where a location does need new fixtures, this is identified during the assessment.

Can it connect to our ERP or ordering system?

In most cases, yes. Stock levels and reorder signals can be shared through an API, a database connection or scheduled file exchange, depending on what your system supports. The integration method is agreed during scoping.

What happens if a sensor stops reporting?

The platform marks it as offline and raises an alert, so a missing reading is not mistaken for a stock level. Where the sensor supports it, battery level is reported too, so replacements can be planned.

How long does a project take?

It depends on the number of items and locations, the sensing methods and the integration needed. A typical sequence is an assessment, a pilot on a selection of items or one site, then a wider roll-out once thresholds and reports are tuned.

Related solutions

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