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Custom Mobile Inventory App Built for Your Business

Forget spreadsheets and dedicated barcode scanners — with your own inventory app, every team member can scan products using their phone camera, log movements directly on the warehouse floor, and check stock levels in real time from anywhere. At AISDC we design and develop fully custom mobile inventory applications tailored to your company's operations, integrated with the systems you already use.

How we work

Discovery and scoping

We map your current inventory workflows, user roles, and existing systems to precisely define what the app needs to do, which integrations are required, and how the counting, receiving, and dispatch processes will work inside the application.

Mobile UX design

We prototype the key screens — scanning, physical counts, inter-warehouse transfers — prioritizing speed of use on the warehouse floor: large touch targets, minimal-step flows, and support for one-handed or gloved operation.

Development and publishing

We build the app for iOS and Android (or cross-platform, depending on your case), integrate the camera scanner, offline logic, and connections to your ERP or point-of-sale system, then publish it to the App Store and Google Play under your company's developer account.

Launch and ongoing support

We support adoption with team training and post-launch monitoring. After go-live we provide corrective support and iterative releases so the app grows alongside your operations.

What it includes

Phone camera scanning

Reads 1D barcodes, QR codes, and Data Matrix formats directly through the smartphone camera — no external scanning hardware required. Works at varying read speeds and under the uneven lighting conditions common in real warehouse environments.

Physical and cycle counts from the phone

Generate count sheets, assign them to users, and capture quantities by scanning or keying them in from the floor. The system automatically compares results against the theoretical inventory, surfaces discrepancies, and lets a supervisor approve or adjust them before confirming.

Receiving and dispatch on the warehouse floor

Log supplier receipts, customer shipments, returns, and internal transfers directly from the phone at the moment and location where they happen — eliminating back-office re-entry and the errors it introduces.

Offline operation with automatic sync

The app stores movements locally when there is no signal and syncs them automatically once connectivity is restored, with no user intervention needed. Ideal for warehouses with limited coverage or loading docks where Wi-Fi doesn't reach.

Multi-warehouse and multi-location

Manage multiple warehouses, plants, or branches from a single app. Users see only the locations they are authorized for, and reports can consolidate or segment inventory by site according to your operational needs.

Product photos and geolocation

Attach photos taken with the phone to document a part's condition, damage on receipt, or physical rack location. Geolocation records where each movement was logged — useful for field teams, audits, and dispute resolution.

Use cases

Distribution warehouse and fulfillment center

Operators receiving and dispatching goods throughout the day use the app to scan items on arrival, record rack locations, pick orders, and close shifts with a cycle count — all from their phone, without paper.

Field sales and route delivery teams

Sales reps or technicians working away from the office check stock levels in their vehicle inventory, log items at the point of delivery, and sync with the central system when they return to an area with internet access.

Retail with high-frequency counting

Stores with fast-moving merchandise that need daily or weekly counts by category: floor staff scan shelf items with their phone and results appear on the web dashboard within minutes, ready for replenishment decisions.

Integrations

ERP systems (SAP, Odoo, Aspel, CONTPAQi, others)Point-of-sale (POS) platformsE-commerce platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce)Bluetooth barcode scannersReal-time web dashboardMexican electronic invoicing (CFDI / SAT)Google Sheets / Excel via APIEmail or WhatsApp alerts when stock hits reorder points

Frequently asked questions

What is a mobile inventory app?+

It is a mobile application installed on your team's phones or tablets that lets your company record and track inventory in real time: receipts, shipments, counts, transfers, and stock levels by location. Unlike desktop software, it is used directly on the warehouse floor or in the field — right where physical stock movements actually happen.

Does it scan barcodes using the phone camera?+

Yes. The app uses the smartphone's rear camera to read 1D barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128, and others), QR codes, and 2D formats such as Data Matrix. No additional hardware is required, although it can also integrate with Bluetooth barcode scanners if your operation already uses them or needs higher scanning throughput.

Does it work without internet (offline mode)?+

Yes. The app can operate without an internet connection: it saves movements on the device and syncs them automatically with the server once connectivity is restored. This allows uninterrupted work in warehouse areas with limited Wi-Fi coverage or when field teams are outside mobile data range.

Can it connect to my ERP or point-of-sale system?+

Yes — integration with existing systems is built into the project scope. During the discovery phase we evaluate the APIs or export mechanisms available in your ERP, POS, or other tools, and build the necessary connectors so inventory movements are reflected on both sides without duplicate data entry.

Is it a custom build or an off-the-shelf product?+

It is fully custom. AISDC does not sell licenses to a generic product: we design and develop the app specifically for your company's workflows, user roles, and systems. The business logic, user permissions, integrations, and visual identity reflect exactly how your organization operates — not a generic process you would have to adapt to.

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