LOCATE Inventory vs. Smart Inventory Planning & Optimization Comparison


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About LOCATE is a scalable, cloud-based inventory and order management solution designed to help product-based businesses succeed in the mid-market. From warehouse basics, such as kitting, barcoding, and tracking, to advanced workflows like drop shipping, outsource manufacturing, and wave picking, LOCATE brings the power of an ERP system to the mid-market. LOCATE is the ideal solution for inventory-based companies looking to grow. Designed with the end-user in mind, LOCATE offers powerful features within a flexible, intuitive software. Above all, our superior customer service is what sets LOCATE apart; our customers aren’t just purchasing software, they are partnering with a team who will help them succeed.	About Smart Software is a leading provider of demand planning, inventory optimization and supply chain analytics solutions headquartered in Belmont, Massachusetts, USA. Founded in 1981 Smart has helped thousands of customers plan for future demand utilizing industry-leading statistical analytics. Smart Inventory Planning & Optimization (IP&O) is the company’s next-generation suite of native web applications, helping inventory carrying organizations reduce inventory, improve service levels and streamline Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning. Smart IP&O, hosted on Amazon Web Services, is a Digital Supply Chain Platform driving three applications: demand planning, inventory optimization, and dashboard reporting. Smart IP&O functions as a transparent extension of our customers’ ERP systems of choice, receiving daily transaction data and returning forecasts and inventory policy values to drive replenishment and production planning.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook	Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience LOCATE is designed for medium-to-large companies who are looking to grow. An ideal LOCATE company has a separate person or team performing each step of the fulfillment process (sales, picking, shipping, etc.). An average LOCATE company has 10-50 users.	Audience Businesses that want to increase the return on their inventory assets using demand forecasting and optimization
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online	Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API	API Offers API
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Pricing $100/month/user Free Version Free Trial	Pricing No information available. Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews
Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person	Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information New Tack Inc. Founded: 2009 United States locateinv.com	Company Information Smart Software Founded: 1981 United States smartcorp.com
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Fishbowl	Sales Analysis & Forecasting Tool SAFIO Solutions
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Inventory Control Features Allocation Barcoding Cost Tracking Forecasting Item Management Order Management Procurement Management Reorder Management Serial Number Tracking SKU / UPC Codes Supplier Management Inventory Management Features Alerts/Notifications Barcoding / RFID Forecasting Inventory Optimization Kitting Manufacturing Inventory Management Mobile Access Multi-Channel Management Product Identification Reorder Management Reporting/Analytics Retail Inventory Management Supplier Management Warehouse Management Medical Inventory Features Barcode Scanning Expiration Date Management Purchasing Reorder Management Supply Management Usage Tracking Vendor Management Purchasing Features Catalog Management Compliance Management Contract Management Inventory Management Invoice Processing PunchOut Purchase Order Management Requisitions & Approvals Sourcing Management Spend Management Supplier Management Supply Chain Management Features Demand Planning Electronic Data Interchange Import / Export Management Inventory Management Order Fulfillment Order Management Sales & Operations Planning Shipping Management Supplier Management Transportation Management Warehouse Management Warehouse Management Features 3PL Management Barcoding / RFID Category Customization Channel Management Demand Planning Inventory Management Location Control Order Management Purchasing Quality Control Receiving / Putaway Management Returns Management Shipping Management Show More Features Barcoding Features Barcode Generation Barcode Scanning Custom Labels Inventory Management Label Templates Receiving Labels RFID Serial Number Tracking Shipping Labels CPG Features Customer Management Electronic Data Interchange Financial Accounting Forecast / Demand Planning Inventory Management Lot Tracking Pricing Management Shopper Marketing Trade Promotion Distribution Features Barcoding / RFID Import / Export Management Inventory Management Order Management Purchasing Returns Management Sales Forecasting Shipping Management Warehouse Management MRP Features Bills of Material Compliance Management Document Management Forecasting Formula Management Inventory Management Order Management Process Manufacturing Product Configurator Production Scheduling Quality Control Quality Management Quote Management Reporting/Analytics Resource Management Safety Management Supplier Management Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Features Accounting Integration ERP Maintenance Management MES MRP Purchase Order Management Quality Management Quotes/Estimates Reporting/Analytics Safety Management Shipping Management Order Entry Features Back Order Management Customer Database Inventory Management Order Fulfillment Order Management Real Time Order Entry Remote Order Entry Shipping Management Warehouse Management Order Management Features Back Order Management Catalog Management Inventory Management Order Entry Order Fulfillment Order Tracking Recurring Orders Returns Management Shipping Management Special Order Management Quoting Features Automated Quoting Catalog Management Client Portal Contact Management Customer Accounts Customizable Branding Discount Management Forms Creation Pricing Management Product Configurator Proposal Management eCommerce Features Catalog Management Channel Management CRM Customer Accounts Data Security Email Marketing Inventory Management Kitting Loyalty Program Mobile Access Multi-Store Management Order Management Product Configurator Promotions Management Returns Management Reviews Management SEO Management Shopping Cart Templates	Inventory Control Features Allocation Barcoding Cost Tracking Forecasting Item Management Order Management Procurement Management Reorder Management Serial Number Tracking SKU / UPC Codes Supplier Management Inventory Management Features Alerts/Notifications Barcoding / RFID Forecasting Inventory Optimization Kitting Manufacturing Inventory Management Mobile Access Multi-Channel Management Product Identification Reorder Management Reporting/Analytics Retail Inventory Management Supplier Management Warehouse Management Purchasing Features Catalog Management Compliance Management Contract Management Inventory Management Invoice Processing PunchOut Purchase Order Management Requisitions & Approvals Sourcing Management Spend Management Supplier Management Supply Chain Management Features Demand Planning Electronic Data Interchange Import / Export Management Inventory Management Order Fulfillment Order Management Sales & Operations Planning Shipping Management Supplier Management Transportation Management Warehouse Management Warehouse Management Features 3PL Management Barcoding / RFID Category Customization Channel Management Demand Planning Inventory Management Location Control Order Management Purchasing Quality Control Receiving / Putaway Management Returns Management Shipping Management Show More Features Billing and Provisioning Features Billing & Invoicing Carrier Access Billing Contract Management Customer Accounts Customizable Billing Flexible Rate Tables Internet Order Management Post-Paid Systems Pre-Paid Systems Provisioning Rating Self Service Portal Service Order System VoIP Business Plan Features Business Plan Templates Collaboration Dashboard Financial Projections Financial Templates Fundraising Management Investor Management Pitch Presentation Social Sharing Step-by-Step Wizard Demand Planning Features Capacity Planning Data Visualization Historical Reporting Inventory Optimization Planned vs Actual Tracking Product Introduction Planning Promotions Management Replenishment Management Sales Forecasting Supply Forecasting Marketing Planning Features Budgeting & Forecasting Collaboration Flowchart Goal Setting / Tracking Marketing Calendar Media Planning Predictive Analytics Presentation Tools Project Tracking Spend Management
Integrations Authorize.Net Endicia FedEx Ship Manager Freightview Freshdesk Jaspersoft Microsoft Dynamics 365 NetSuite PayPal QuickBooks Online SAP Access Control SAP BPC Sellbrite ShipStation Shopify Square POS TaxJar WooCommerce Xero Zapier Show More Integrations View All 28 Integrations	Integrations Authorize.Net Endicia FedEx Ship Manager Freightview Freshdesk Jaspersoft Microsoft Dynamics 365 NetSuite PayPal QuickBooks Online SAP Access Control SAP BPC Sellbrite ShipStation Shopify Square POS TaxJar WooCommerce Xero Zapier Show More Integrations View All 18 Integrations
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