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COSYS - Your inventory management service partner for professional mobile stocktakes

What is included in an inventory management service for mobile data capture? COSYS has a hardware service on the one hand and a software service on the other, whereby both can also be combined. We rent or sell both barcode scanner and stocktake oftware, thus enabling reliable, uncomplicated and digital physical inventory

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Planning a stocktake

As soon as you have determined the time period for your inventory count, our experts will support you with further planning and advise you on the selection of suitable barcode scanner rentals. When designing your inventory process, benefit from the numerous tried and tested functions that are already included in the standard scope of our stocktaking software based on the various requirements of our customer projects. Our inventory management solutions, powered by COSYS Solutions and the COSYS WebDesk with a graphical user interface, support you in managing and controlling inventory counts, importing final data, and seamlessly transferring results to your ERP system. You decide whether you want to operate the backend in our COSYS Cloud or in the classic “on premise” way on your own server or laptop.

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Provision of barcode scanner and stocktaking software

As soon as the development and testing phase for the stocktaking software has been completed and the stocktaking is due to take place at your company, we prepare all the rented mobile computer or you with your stocktaking app and the required configuration (pre-assignment of static header data such as branch/location, storage of the WLAN profile, etc.). We then deliver the entire mobile stocktake equipment ready for use to your head office or, on request, directly to the branches and locations (usually at least 2-3 days before the start of the inventory count) and our service staff set up the inventory backend for you on your inventory laptop, your own server or in the COSYS Cloud via a remote connection.

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Implementation of the inventory management service

Once all the barcode scanner have been distributed to the inventory assistants, the individual count places can be captured and the areas recorded by the inventory scanner can be transferred to the COSYS backend, where you can manage your entire inventory and combine all the inventory data recorded and transferred by the inventory scanner. Check the counted and uncounted areas, print inventory count lists for rechecking and recounting the counted areas or cancel individual counts in order to re-capture them. During the entire stocktaking process, you can rely on our competent support team at all times to assist you by telephone and remote maintenance or, by arrangement, on site.

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Completion of the stocktake

After you have captured your complete inventory with our mobile computers and transferred it to the COSYS backend with the COSYS WebDesk for final post-processing, the inventory count is imported into your ERP system in any format. We already have many standard ERP inventory interfaces for scanners and mobile data capture devices, and as soon as your inventory count is complete, we will collect the barcode scanner rentals from your head office or the branches and stores.

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Inventory management services by COSYS


COSYS brings over three decades of expertise in mobile data capturing and offers complete solutions for both hardware and software needs. Whether your company already relies on digital inventory processes or is just getting started – COSYS provides the right mobile computers as well as stocktaking and inventory software to match. A digital inventory is faster, more efficient, and delivers a complete audit trail.



The COSYS inventory management service is industry independent and used across sectors. With extensive experience supporting clients in retail, wholesale, and industrial markets, COSYS understands the specific requirements of various industries. Despite differing workflows and logistics, the core needs of inventory and stocktaking processes remain similar – allowing COSYS to meet a wide range of requirements with minimal customization.



COSYS supports both annual stocktakes and cycle counts. For a physical stocktake, precise capture of inventory within a set timeframe is critical to avoid revenue loss. Regardless of the method, ease of use is always a priority.



For those new to mobile data collection: instead of pen and paper, data is captured via app on a barcode scanner – known as mobile computers. These devices scan item and count place barcodes, while the inventory software processes the data and ensures seamless integration with ERP systems or exports to standard formats.



Supply of mobile computers as part of the inventory management service


As part of the COSYS inventory service, we don’t just provide powerful inventory software – we also supply the necessary hardware. You can choose to rent or purchase barcode scanners and smartphones directly from us. Alternatively, if you already have devices, we offer professional repair services to ensure they're ready for use.



COSYS Hardwareservice

The COSYS hardware service consists of the following components:

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Rent

With around 4000 devices, our rental pool supports temporary needs. Ideal for short-term use without added tech effort. We supply tested hardware, delivered punctually to your locations—perfect if you already use inventory software.

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Buy

A hardware purchase pays off long-term if used beyond stocktaking—e.g., in warehousing, transport, or retail. You gain independence and permanent mobile data access. We also accept your old devices as a down payment when upgrading.

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Repair

The repair service is ideal if you have a large number of your own MDE devices. This ensures that all devices are ready for use on the day of the inventory. The COSYS repair service is reliable, cost-effective and fast.

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Replacement service

If a rented inventory scanner breaks down during the inventory process, you will immediately receive a replacement device to avoid downtime and continue the inventory process without interruption.

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Stocktaking software as part of inventory management by COSYS


A key component of the inventory management service by COSYS is the in-house software consisting of a mobile stocktaking app and a backend. The app is used to capture data during the counting processes. The captured data is then clearly displayed in the COSYS WebDesk, analyzed and output in inventory reports.



The stocktaking software offers an overview:


A holistic solution for efficient stocktaking. At the heart of the solution is a user-friendly app for easy stocktaking. This is complemented by a powerful backend that can be operated either in the cloud or on-premise, depending on requirements. The integration of ERP interfaces ensures smooth data exchange. In addition, the COSYS WebDesk enables convenient viewing of inventories, detailed analyses and the creation of inventory reports - all centrally in one place.



This software includes:


The software is configured individually according to your requirements, with functions being activated or deactivated in advance according to your wishes. In addition, you receive the devices fully set up - including the required software. COSYS also takes care of setting up the relevant master data, WLAN configuration and managing the login data, so that nothing stands in the way of you starting your physical inventory immediately.



COSYS stocktaking software tips

Barcode scanner rental for stocktakes + software

Thanks to years of experience, our COSYS specialists know exactly which combination of software and hardware is common in different industries and segments. For example, a textile retailer can receive a loan set consisting of familiar hardware and suitable inventory software. In a large warehouse, on the other hand, particularly robust mobile computers with long-range scanners are required, which are also combined with the appropriate software.

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Experience with ERP interfaces

COSYS realizes hundreds of inventory projects every year, most of which require the integration of inventory data into your ERP system. COSYS has created importers and exporters for a number of ERP systems, such as SAP, Sage, Weclapp, Microsoft Dynamics and many more. In addition to importers and exporters, database interfaces are also possible, for example for permanent inventories.

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Stocktakes with smartphones

Would you like to carry out stocktaking easily using your smartphone? The COSYS inventory software has a scan plug-in that allows the smartphone camera to scan barcodes quickly and accurately and the software processes the data automatically. The advantage of smartphones? They are inexpensive, often already available in the company and employees have no difficulties getting used to them as they are already familiar with their operation.

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Stocktake consulting and support

Thanks to our experience with hundreds of inventory documents per year, COSYS has the right answer for every question you may have. Whether it's about the required devices, the right software configuration or the appropriate interface to the ERP connection - we provide you with competent and reliable advice. As soon as the solution has been defined, our technical support team will install the software and take care of the entire setup.

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Stocktaking app free of charge - for Android

With the stocktaking app for Android devices, the normal smartphone or tablet becomes a fully-fledged MDE device in no time at all. Using the stocktaking App for Android, your devices can record barcodes and stocktake data, which is then stored in the COSYS backend. The app is clearly structured and user-friendly.




Do you need more information on our inventory management service?

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FAQ



Conventional stocktaking, where employees walk through the shelves with a piece of paper and pen and write down the article number, name and quantity by hand, is dying out. With inventory scanners by COSYS, the items are simply scanned and the quantity is entered into a mobile software program.

A cycle count has strict requirements in terms of transparent stock management and is usually only worthwhile where a shutdown (as is the case with the key date inventory) would cause enormous losses in turnover. With COSYS inventory management software, you fulfill the requirements for a permanent inventory and simply record the physical stocks with COSYS Inventory Service.

A retail stocktake differs from stocktakes in large warehouses or industries in that the business has to close completely for the day. With COSYS, all employees are equipped with a smartphone or MDE device and then scan the stock, which is later documented in the form of inventory reports.

COSYS inventory management service supports the following stocktake types: physical inventory, cycle counts and inventory sampling. The aim of all three inventory audit types is to reconcile the physical stocks with the systemic stocks, correct them and submit them to the auditor.

The timing of a physical inventory depends on various factors—such as whether you opt for cycle counting or an annual stocktake, when closing operations would cause the least loss in sales, and your business’s peak and off-peak periods. COSYS only needs to know when and which inventory services you require

Stocktaking is the process of physically counting and capturing all items in stock to verify inventory levels and ensure accuracy in records.


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