Transform inventory management from the field. An app that replaces Excel and "sticks".

Inventory management is prone to discrepancies, increased search time, and stock shortages/surpluses when input delays, manual transcription, and dependency on specific individuals accumulate.

Finite Field designs and develops iOS/Android compatible apps + easy-to-operate admin panels for inventory operations in construction, logistics, and manufacturing.

Field DX (Digital Transformation) often fails if it's only \"built\". That's why we incorporate \"sticking points\" such as manual-free UI/UX, authority/audit logs, offline support, and multilingual capabilities into the design from the start, creating inventory management that continues to be used.

Inventory App Illustration

Common Problems in Inventory Management (Limits of Excel)

Inventory seems like a "numbers" problem, but in reality, it is a problem of operations (input, authority, approval, history). In other words, inventory management is not just "keeping stock numbers"; it requires a design that tracks who moved what, when, and why.
Inventory Issues Illustration
Excel files split into multiple versions, making it unclear which is the latest.
Field staff cannot input data on the spot, leading to batch transcription later and increased discrepancies.
Inability to track causes of changes, cannot explain why stock moved.
Unclear authority and rules as locations and personnel increase.
Input stops in weak signal areas.
Increased education costs and input errors due to more foreign staff.

What Inventory Apps Can Do

Inventory management apps are most effective when they allow the Inbound/Outbound -> Transfer -> Stock Counting -> Discrepancy Handling cycle to be completed via "field input".

Inbound/Outbound (Entry/Exit Management)

Input on the spot -> Immediately reflected on the admin panel
Input flows designed to reduce errors (mandatory fields, candidate selection, minimal steps)

Stock Transfer (Between Locations/Sites)

Log history of what moved from where to where and when
Design according to operations such as transfer status (Instruction -> Execution -> Acceptance)

Stock Counting (Inventory App)

List stock counting targets, automatically calculate discrepancies
Record reasons for discrepancies (damage, loss, misinput, etc.) for improvement

Visualization of Stock Trends, Discrepancies, History (Admin Panel)

Check stock trends, discrepancies, and history on the admin panel
Design logs for audit and control (who did what)
Inventory Solution Illustration

Design Requirements for "Sticky" Inventory Management (Failure Avoidance Checklist)

Even if an inventory app is introduced, it is meaningless if it is not used on-site. Common failure patterns and avoidance strategies are organized below.

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1) Manual-free UI (Don't underestimate education costs)

If the UI is difficult, the field will eventually revert to paper or Excel. We limit buttons, input items, and flows to design a system where frequently used operations can be performed without hesitation.

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2) Authority Design + Approval Flow + Audit Logs (Inventory needs "Control")

Without roles or approval flows, risks of input errors and data falsification remain. We design viewing/editing permissions and operation logs for each role, creating a system where management can operate with peace of mind.

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3) Offline and Retry Queue (Field operations don't stop)

If input is impossible in weak signal areas, transcription work returns, leading to double management. We design with offline input + automatic sending when reconnected (retry queue) as a prerequisite.

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4) Multilingual Support (Reduce errors and shorten training)

Just having language switching reduces input errors and education costs. We integrate multilingual support as needed.

Service Scope (App + Admin + Backend One-stop)

Inventory management doesn't work with "just an app". Master management, authority settings, history checks, aggregation/output and other management tasks remain. We handle the following in a single batch. Development mainly uses Flutter to build iOS/Android with the same codebase, suppressing costs, duration, and subsequent management costs.

  • iOS/Android App Development
  • App Design
  • Web Admin Panel Design
  • Server/Database Design

Achievements (System Development Including Inventory & Operations)

Inventory management yields results when it is designed to include operations where stock moves (Orders, Shipping, Billing, History), not just "stock numbers".

Link Mall (EC/Inventory Management & Order-to-Shipping SaaS)

Centralized orders via SNS/Email, completing product registration, ordering, and shipping notifications on a smartphone. Centralized inventory and billing on the admin panel, equipped with authority and audit logs for immediate operation.

Problem

Lower the hurdles for starting an online shop, enabling operations from 'registration, management, to shipping notification' without a PC.

Solution

Centralized orders via SNS/Email, completing operations on a smartphone.

Requirement

Equipped with authority and audit logs for immediate operation.

Duration: 5 months / Tech: HTML, Tailwind CSS, Flutter, Firebase, Stripe API

Members-only EC & Order Management System (Stock History & Auto-deduction)

Designed to complete order-related operations including product/inventory management, estimates, orders, and invoices in a single system.

Problem

Improve inventory accuracy and linkage to orders.

Solution

Built a mechanism to check stock change date/time, amount and quantity before/after change, and automatically deduct stock upon order receipt.

Requirement

Visualization of stock changes and automatic deduction.

Car Delivery Field (Example of business management app including inventory)

Organized inventory management, customer information management, and sales process records consolidated into a single app, enabling checking and updating of business data from anywhere via smartphone.

Problem

Check and update business data from anywhere.

Solution

Centralized management with a smartphone app.

Requirement

Mobile support.

Development Process (MVP -> Field Introduction -> Phased Expansion)

For inventory management, introduction with minimum features -> improvement while operating is a process less likely to fail than building everything from scratch.

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1. Free Consultation (Zoom available)

Sort out the current situation (Excel/Paper/Existing System) and issues

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2. Requirements Definition

Decide Must/Should/Could, necessity of authority, approval, offline, multilingual

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3. Rough Estimate

Present rough costs and duration (initial assumption with AI estimation is also possible)

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4. Screen Design (Wireframes)

Create flows where field staff won't get lost

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5. Development & Testing

Build operations including admin panel, logs, and aggregation

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6. Release & Maintenance

Improve and expand while monitoring usage retention

Duration & Cost Estimates (Model Case)

Inventory management systems vary depending on requirements, but please refer to the following model cases and AI automatic estimation standards as a guide.

In-house Operation / Order System

Duration: 2 months+ / Cost: 2M JPY+ Assumes centralization of inventory, orders, and approval flows with Web + App, improving efficiency with authority management and audit logs.

AI Automatic Estimation (Screen unit price guide)

Mobile: ¥60,000/screen Web: ¥40,000/screen Guide to get a rough idea.

The above is a rough estimate. After hearing, we will create a free rough estimate within 24 hours.

Excel Inventory vs Inventory App

Excel is excellent, but for inventory requiring "field input" and "history/control", costs tend to explode as operations increase.

Aspect Excel Operation Inventory App Operation
Input Batch transcription -> Delays/omissions occur Input on the spot, suppress omissions with mandatory fields
History Hard to trace why it moved Easy to trace with change history/operation logs
Control Unclear sharing boundaries Stable operation with role-based authority/approval
Location Files split easily Easy centralized management by location/personnel
Environment Input stops with weak signal -> Transcription return Hard to stop with offline input + retry
Aggregation Time-consuming manual work Easy automatic aggregation, search, and filtering

Signs it's time for an app

Excel files divided into multiple versions
Cannot explain inventory discrepancies (reasons not recorded)
Transcription has become the norm due to weak signal areas
Places/people increased, need authority and control

FAQ

Q What needs to be decided for a rough estimate?
A A rough estimate is possible if we know the scope (Inbound/Outbound / Stock Counting / Transfer / History), users and authority, necessity of approval, and required aggregation/output at the admin panel.
Q Can you handle the Admin Panel (Web) as a set?
A Yes. We handle everything from the admin panel required for operations to the backend in a one-stop manner.
Q Can you handle authority management, approval flows, and audit logs?
A Yes. We incorporate role-based authority, approval flows, and operation logs (audit logs) into the design.
Q Can it be used in offline environments?
A Yes. We design with offline input and automatic sending when reconnected (retry queue) as a prerequisite.
Q Is multilingual support possible?
A Yes. We can prepare language switching to suppress input errors and education costs.
Q Can we request maintenance and operation?
A Yes. We design according to your operation plan, such as OS update support, monitoring/backup, failure response, and quotas for minor modifications.

Why not sort out inventory issues and budget in 10 minutes?

Inventory management differs more in "Operations (Input, Authority, History)" than in "Stock Numbers". In the free consultation (Zoom available), we will sort out the scope of minimum features and rough cost direction based on your current situation.