Fishbowl’s innovative solutions are revolutionizing inventory management with seamless integration, AI tools, and real-time data 

Supply chain and inventory management have never been so high on the agenda, but with constant supply challenges and global disruptions, such hype comes with good reason. As a top-rated provider of inventory management and manufacturing software, Fishbowl helps businesses gain control over their supply chains, reduce operational costs, and accelerate growth – think inventory, orders, procurement, fulfillment, manufacturing, shipping, ecommerce channels, accounting, and much more. 

Since 2001, Fishbowl has been the go-to solution for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), especially those using QuickBooks and Xero. In fact, Forbes and Newsweek voted it the best inventory and manufacturing software for QuickBooks users due to its ability to simplify accounting and operational workflows. Fishbowl is also the highest-rated software for inventory management on the Xero App Store, further demonstrating strong customer satisfaction and effectiveness. 

Fishbowl offers four tailored solutions designed to solve specific business problems: Fishbowl Drive, Fishbowl Commerce Suite, Fishbowl Advanced Warehousing, and Fishbowl Advanced Manufacturing. “These tailored solutions provide businesses with greater visibility into inventory levels, production schedules, and financial data to reduce errors, increase cash flow, and ensure on-time deliveries,” Fred Li, Chief Product Officer, opens. 

Firstly, Fishbowl Drive is a cloud-based, real-time inventory management solution perfect for small businesses, with direct QuickBooks Online integration for automatic syncing of financial data. It reduces manual entry errors and saves hours of accounting work per week, allowing businesses to scale more easily without increasing overheads. 

Fishbowl Commerce Suite is a cloud-based channel and inventory management tool for ecommerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. The comprehensive suite centralizes inventory, order management, and sales channel integrations like Shopify, Amazon, and eBay. “Using the industry’s best QuickBooks Online integration, Fishbowl Commerce Suite ensures accurate financial syncing without third-party tools,” Fred adds. “By automating order fulfillment and product data management, it reduces operational complexity, saves time, and supports business growth.” 

Fishbowl Advanced Warehousing is a feature-rich inventory and warehousing management tool for businesses with complex warehousing needs. From barcode scanning and multi-location tracking to automated order fulfillment and robust reporting capabilities, this solution helps businesses cut down on stockouts and excess inventory, reducing carrying costs by up to 20 percent. 

Lastly, Fishbowl Advanced Manufacturing is another powerful solution specifically designed for manufacturers to manage inventory, warehousing, and manufacturing operations. It provides real-time tracking across multiple locations and seamless integration with QuickBooks, Xero, Salesforce, and a long list of shipping, and ecommerce providers. 

With formidable features like demand forecasting, multilevel bill of materials (BOM) management, work orders, automated production scheduling, and more, Fishbowl Advanced Manufacturing ensures better decision-making and reduced costs. By automating workflows, reducing manual data entry, and providing complete visibility, Fishbowl helps manufacturers enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks like supply chain disruptions and rising tariffs. 

“A standout feature of Fishbowl Advanced Manufacturing is our AI-powered demand forecasting,” Fred elaborates. “Manufacturers often face challenges with overstocking, stockouts, and inefficient production planning. However, Fishbowl’s forecasting tool uses historical data and seasonal trends to predict demand accurately, allowing manufacturers to plan production schedules more effectively, minimize production downtime, and optimize inventory levels to reduce overstock by up to 25 percent. 

“We even provide a data assistant to answer queries from Fishbowl users in a conversational manner to help them gain valuable insights into their sales, purchasing, and inventory data. By leveraging AI to predict demand, manufacturers can save significant amounts on warehousing and inventory costs, while maintaining an efficient, just-in-time manufacturing process.” 

Sharing more details about the company’s use of AI, Fred continues: “Fishbowl AI Insights brings the power of real-time data analytics to manufacturing businesses. By automating reporting and providing actionable recommendations, it helps manufacturers identify inventory imbalances before they become a problem, aids purchasing decisions, and improves production efficiency. These factors reduce the need for emergency stock orders and drive down material costs, resulting in significant operational improvements and overall cost reductions. Plus, our deep QuickBooks and Xero integrations ensure all their systems are aligned for optimal financial and operational performance.” 

Fishbowl clearly prioritizes customer experience, but implementing a new system is no mean feat, so we’re keen to hear more about how the business supports customers through the process. “Our hands-on support model provides customers with personalized consultations to analyze specific business needs and recommend the most appropriate solution,” Fred explains. “With an in-house implementation team, we provide tailored onboarding, working with customers to configure the system for their workflow to ensure minimal disruption during the setup process. 

“We also offer comprehensive training and ongoing support through resources like video tutorials, and our customer support team are reachable by phone in under eight minutes. By implementing Fishbowl, manufacturers reduce the time spent on manual inventory tracking and reporting, saving hundreds or thousands of hours per year. QuickBooks integration ensures that accounting records remain up to date with minimal input, and businesses save hours each week on manual reconciliation.” 

This seamless approach extends to integration, too. Fishbowl’s solutions provide a unified inventory and accounting system that eliminates the need for manual data transfer. Automatic data syncing between inventory and accounting systems ensures accurate reporting, and real-time stock updates across all platforms allow businesses to quickly respond to stock needs. On average, Fishbowl users save eight-to-ten hours per week by automating data entry and ensuring real-time system synchronization. 

“We help manufacturing businesses make informed decisions through a variety of educational tools like in-depth guides, whitepapers, and blog posts covering topics like optimizing production, inventory control, and demand forecasting,” Fred says. “We also have a monthly customer newsletter to highlight best practices, live demos and webinars tailored to specific industries, and case studies to demonstrate how Fishbowl drives real-world improvements in manufacturing efficiency and profitability.” 

With best-in-class QuickBooks integration, advanced AI forecasting and reporting, and proven ROI, it’s no surprise that Fishbowl is leading the way in inventory management software. From automating orders to real-time tracking, Fishbowl’s solutions help manufacturers to save around ten-to-15 percent on inventory costs and an average of 20 percent on warehousing expenses. Why not take a Fishbowl demo to see how its solutions can immediately improve your bottom line by eliminating inefficiencies and automating key processes?  

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