Easy Tech TutsHow to Use Monday.com for Inventory Management Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Running out of stock unexpectedly or losing track of supplier orders hurts small businesses fast. This guide walks through building an inventory management board in Monday.com, connecting it to sales and purchase orders, and setting up automated low-stock alerts. You'll also see how the mobile barcode scanner fits into day-to-day stock updates.
01Create your inventory master board
Set up item groups such as In Stock, Low Stock, Out of Stock, or Product Categories.
02Add core inventory columns
Use Numbers, Status, People, and Connect Boards columns to track stock quantities, SKU codes, unit costs, and assigned warehouse managers.
03Connect to sales and purchase order boards
Link your inventory board to a Sales or Purchase Order board so stock counts update automatically as orders come in.
04Automate low-stock alerts
Set up automations to change an item's status and notify procurement teams via email or Slack once stock falls below a threshold.
05Use the mobile barcode scanner
Scan, look up, and update inventory counts on the go using the Barcode Column feature in the Monday.com mobile app.
06Build an inventory dashboard
Design a dashboard with chart and battery widgets to monitor total asset value, turnover rates, and supplier fulfillment timelines.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get alerted when stock runs low?
Yes, automations can change an item's status and notify procurement teams via email or Slack when stock falls below a custom threshold.
Can I scan barcodes to update stock counts?
Yes, the Barcode Column feature in the Monday.com mobile app lets you scan, look up, and update inventory counts on the go.
How does inventory connect to sales orders?
You can link your inventory board relationally to a Sales or Purchase Order board so stock counts update automatically.
Can I track total asset value at a glance?
Yes, an inventory dashboard with chart and battery widgets can display total asset value and turnover rates.
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