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The Inventory in Optopro provides optical retailers with a complete, real-time, and accurate view of their products across all categories—frames, prescription lenses, contact lenses, sunglasses, accessories, and consumables. Designed specifically for the optical industry, this module ensures seamless inventory tracking, optimized stock management, and improved decision-making to support efficient store operations and enhanced customer service.

Whether your store handles high-volume product movement or requires detailed tracking of specialized optical products, Optopro’s Inventory Module offers advanced tools to maintain the right stock at the right time.

Key Features of Inventory

Real-Time Inventory Visibility

    • Provides a live view of available, reserved, and incoming stock.
    • Allows filtering by product type, brand, supplier, color, model, size, base curve, power, and more.
    • Helps staff quickly check availability during sales or patient consultations.
Comprehensive Product Categorization

Supports multiple product categories including:

    • Frames
    • Prescription Lenses
    • Contact Lenses
    • Sunglasses
    • Accessories & Consumables

Each product includes detailed specifications such as SKU, UPC/barcode, manufacturer, material, size, and optical specifications.

Advanced Search & Filters
    • Helps staff instantly locate products across thousands of SKUs.
    • Search by model name, vendor, product type, lens index, color variants, or power.
    • Designed to improve customer service speed and inventory accuracy.
Barcode & QR Code Integrated Tracking
    • Generate and print barcodes directly from Optopro.
    • Efficiently scan items during sales, stock counts, returns, or receiving.
    • Ensures accurate product identification and reduced manual errors.
Multi-Location Inventory Management
    • View and manage stock across multiple branches (if enabled).
    • Monitor stock transfers between stores.
    • Supports centralized purchasing for multi-location practices.
Low Stock Alerts & Auto-Replenishment
    • Set minimum stock thresholds for each product.
    • Receive automated alerts when inventory falls below limits.
    • Enable auto-create or auto-recommend purchase orders for fast restocking.
Inventory Adjustments & Corrections

Easily adjust stock due to:

    • Breakage or damage
    • Expiry of contact lenses or consumables
    • Internal use
    • Returns to supplier

All adjustments are logged with user details and reasons for full audit compliance.

Batch, Expiry & Serial Number Tracking
    • Store batch details and expiry dates for contact lenses.
    • Maintain serial numbers for premium frames or devices.
    • Supports compliance and improves patient safety.
Goods Receipt Integration
    • Automatically updates inventory when goods are received through the Goods Receipt module.
    • Ensures consistent and accurate stock updates across modules.
    • Eliminates double entry and prevents stock discrepancies.
Detailed Stock Movement History
    • Track every movement—receipts, sales, transfers, adjustments, and returns.
    • Offers complete traceability for auditing and management reporting.
    • Helps identify shrinkage, discrepancies, or abnormalities.
Inventory Reports & Analytics

Generate detailed reports on:

    • Stock valuation
    • Fast-moving and slow-moving items
    • Stock aging
    • Supplier performance
    • Category or brand-wise inventory levels

Helps optimize purchasing decisions and improve profitability.

Inventory Workflow 

1. Adding Products

    • Create new inventory items manually or via bulk upload.
    • Enter all specifications including brand, model, size, color, UPC, and optical attributes.

2. Receiving Stock

    • Receive items through the Goods Receipt module.
    • System automatically updates stock quantities and costs.

3. Selling From Inventory

    • Items are deducted in real-time during sales, work orders, or lens orders.
    • Barcode scanning ensures precise product selection.

4. Adjusting Inventory

    • Make corrections when needed with detailed adjustment reasons.

5. Monitoring Stock Levels

    • Track low stock items and reorder efficiently.
    • Use analytics to understand stock turnover and performance.

How it benefits you?

Accuracy & Control: Maintains precise inventory data across all product types.

Efficiency: Reduces manual tasks through automation and real-time updates.

Improved Profitability: Helps identify best-selling items and eliminate dead stock.

Better Customer Service: Staff can quickly check availability and recommend alternatives.

Audit-Ready Operations: Complete traceability with user logs and movement history.

Optimized Purchasing: Data-driven insights help prevent overstocking or stockouts.

Optional Add-Ons & Integrations

Optik K&R Integrated Inventory Import for Canadian optical practices.

Barcode Printing Module for customized label printing.

Multi-Branch Inventory Sync for practices with multiple locations.

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