🧱 Inventory Tracking Strategies for Concrete and Masonry Products
Concrete and masonry materials—like cement bags, cinder blocks, pavers, and grout—are heavy, dusty, and often stored outdoors. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be tracked with precision.
- Use Location-Based Storage Tags
Each type of material should be tagged by zone, row, and pallet ID in your ERP. GPS or QR-scannable signs can make this easier.
- Implement FIFO with Visual Cues
Use bold color-coded stickers or boards to show which pallets came in first. Prevent cement bags from sitting too long and solidifying.
- Track by Weight & Volume
Masonry and concrete products are better tracked by tons, bags, or cubic meters, not just SKUs. Your ERP must support these custom units.
- Weather-Proof Your Inventory Logs
Add fields to note if a product was exposed to rain, snow, or extreme heat. Auto-flag for review if conditions exceed safe levels.
- Use Mobile Receiving Checklists
Train yard crews to scan and log items at receiving with tablets or phones. Make sure every pallet is accounted for on the spot.
- Monitor Shrinkage and Breakage
Masonry blocks crack. Track shrinkage ratios and log photos in your ERP for quality audits.
- Automate Reordering
Set minimum stock levels per product and auto-generate P.O.s when thresholds are met. Keep things flowing without manual intervention.
Even rugged materials deserve refined tracking. Make your inventory work smarter with ERP tools built for real-world conditions. Reach out today to get started.
