Smarter Inventory
2025 State of Inventory Intelligence Report
We went straight to 530 inventory pros across seven countries to uncover what’s holding SMBs back—and what winning teams are doing differently. Get the full report on AI, automation, and what’s next in inventory management.

Inside the Report
Top Takeaways
From growth hurdles to tech breakthroughs, here’s a taste of what we found out.

“We are seeing more and more inventory-based businesses turning to tech like Cin7 to scale smarter in this day and age. Throw into this mix the AI Cin7 is bringing to the market, and it is easier than ever to work out your best sellers and reinvest your earnings into the stock that is actually moving within your business.”
Rob King
Co-Founder, Integration Kings
Who We Talked To
Real Data From Real Businesses
We talked to 530 full-time professionals across the US, UK, Australia, and Europe—people just like you who manage inventory and supply chains every day. Their honest answers reveal the gap between growth ambitions and current reality.


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What’s Inside The Report
The Inventory Struggle Is Real
How manually processing and disconnected systems not only pull you away from strategic work but could also be costing you almost $21,632 per year and impacting your growth.
Big Dreams vs. Hard Realities
Discover the top four things that could be holding you, and other SMBs, back from scaling along with how businesses like yours are finding their funds and working around supply chain chaos.
Tech: The Not-So-Secret Sauce
To achieve your goals you need technology that delivers. Dive into how businesses are leveraging technology– including an IMS, spreadsheets, AI, and automation to achieve time and cost savings.
What Smart Ops Look Like
Want to improve your ops? See how others are using AI to achieve their competitive edge. From intelligent product segmentation to AI-powered stock replenishment these companies are pushing boundaries.
Why Some Teams Hold Back
We understand if you’re still cautious about AI. Not everyone is an early adopter. Dive into why 44% of SMBs haven’t bought into AI yet and how you can turn blockers into buy-ins.
The Future Looks Smart
What does the future of inventory management look like? Our survey says that technology will be pivotal. Get insights into what your fellow product businesses think is coming next.
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Get the real-world data and takeaways that can help you work smarter, not harder. See what’s holding inventory teams back—and how the best are moving forward.
