Online selling, especially live selling, is booming. However, managing inventory efficiently, particularly when you have multiple sales channels, can be challenging. If you want your live selling sessions to run smoothly, impress your customers, and avoid hiccups, here are essential inventory management tips you need to know!

1. Plan Your Inventory in Advance

• Prepare Your Products Ahead of Time: Assess the products you plan to sell and get them ready beforehand. Also, estimate the demand from customers during the live session and prepare extra stock to cover high demand.

2. Update Inventory in Real-Time

• Record Sales Immediately: During the live session, have someone dedicated to recording sales and updating the inventory continuously to prevent overselling. Alternatively, let EZ LIVE Pro handle it for you. It’s a system that can automatically capture "CF" (comment for order), run orders, manage purchases, and update inventory in real-time, making live selling a breeze and very professional. You can even try it for free!

3. Conduct Regular Inventory Counts

• Daily Stock Checks: Before and after each live session, ensure to check your stock levels to confirm you have enough products to sell. Keep your inventory organized by categorizing and regularly checking items, making it easier to count and locate when needed.

4. Share Inventory Information with Your Team

• Communicate with Your Team: If you have a team helping with inventory management, make sure everyone understands what stock is available and what needs to be prepared. Use an inventory chart for clear and updated information for everyone. If you’re using EZ LIVE Pro, it can also help manage your team by assigning access rights according to each role, ensuring everyone has the right information without worries.

Managing inventory for live selling doesn’t have to be difficult. With good planning and these tips, your live selling sessions will be flawless, and your customers will be impressed!