Excess inventory can dent your cash flow and profitability. On the other hand, shortages prevent you from meeting customer demand. As a result, you can lose business to competitors. Spreadsheets are a great tool for inventory management, and Google Sheets is ideal.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you are operating a small eCommerce business or a major warehouse, inventory matters. Accurate, real-time stock information helps you make the right top-level business decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n Ready-made inventory templates help you record and analyze your stock levels. In this article we\u2019ve compiled some of the best templates out there today. You can use them straight out of the box, or customize them to meet your team needs.<\/span><\/p>\n The basic templates provide a simple count of which items are in stock. But there\u2019s more complex options that enable you to track sales, delivery, and communication with suppliers. Take a look at the range of templates here to find the best solution for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Sheetgo\u2019s inventory management template offers a systematic and collaborative approach that goes beyond a typical single spreadsheet template.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Google Sheets inventory template gives entire teams a reliable way to track inventory and stock levels. Providing warehouse and office staff with a simple method to check items in and out.<\/span><\/p>\n The template contains three files:<\/span><\/p>\n This template enables:<\/span><\/p>\n Install your free template here: <\/span>Sheetgo Inventory template in Google Sheets<\/span><\/a>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/inventory-management-overview1.webp” alt=”google sheets inventory management template” title_text=”inventory-management-overview” url=”https:\/\/app.sheetgo.com\/templates\/inventory” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _dynamic_attributes=”alt” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Visualize a simpler version of the Inventory management template by Sheetgo here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Some templates come packaged into an add-on. This is the case with Vertex42. Their website was traditionally made up of tips and templates for Excel users. Luckily, they have recently made their templates available to Google Sheets users by creating a Sheets add-on.<\/span><\/p>\n The Vertex42 add-on features many different kinds of templates, including a few for inventory. The inventory template is called<\/span> Inventory Control Spreadsheet<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n To get this add-on just follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/free-inventory-template-14.png” alt=”free inventory template 1″ title_text=”free inventory template 14″ align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”alt” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Get the template: Vertex42<\/a> (G Suite Marketplace).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n TradeGecko is an inventory and sales management software solution. This inventory tracker template consists of an attractive and free inventory management workbook to get you started. To get it, click the link below and then click the Make a copy button. This will save a copy of the template to your Google Drive.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/free-inventory-template-2.png” alt=”free inventory template 2″ title_text=”free inventory template 2″ align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”alt” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Get the template: TradeGecko<\/a> (Google Sheets).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n This one is a simple inventory template to help you start managing your stock using Sheets. It\u2019s straightforward, no-frills, and easy to use. In particular, this would suit small warehouses or shops that need to keep a regular inventory of stock or orders. Alternatively, you could modify it to fit your business, meaning you potentially have a restaurant or bar inventory template in Google Sheets.<\/span><\/p>\n To get this template click the link below, which will open a new window\/tab in your browser. Click the <\/span>Make a copy<\/b> button and start entering your data.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/free-inventory-template-3.png” alt=”free inventory template 3″ title_text=”free inventory template 3″ align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”alt” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Get the template: Basic inventory<\/a> (Google Sheets)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n This last item on the list is actually a tip for improving any inventory template. Apart from the template above, Sheetgo also offers Forms, a handy way to check items in or out.<\/span><\/p>\n You use any of the previous templates within Sheetgo and leverage its simple form creation feature. Just select a spreadsheet and turn it into a form. You can select data validation, pre-fill values and even scan barcodes. Sheetgo forms provide the final step to make inventory management simple and error free.<\/span><\/p>\n The best part of these free inventory forms is that you don\u2019t have to give everybody access to the database. Therefore reducing the impending spreadsheet damage that so often takes place when everybody works on a single file.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/inventory_template_form.webp” alt=”inventory template form” title_text=”inventory_template_form” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _dynamic_attributes=”alt” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n If you need help using Sheetgo Forms to build a more robust inventory system, make sure to visit our help center<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Inventory management is a central part of many businesses, but for whatever reason it is often neglected. We are here to tell you don\u2019t have to spend countless hours or heaps of money to improve your inventory.<\/span><\/p>\n Try out these awesome free templates, get your whole team involved and stay on top of your stock. Sheetgo is free to get started, so why not give it a try today?<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to keep tweaking your inventory management, check out <\/span>How to use an inventory scanner in your inventory system<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Online, free, and collaborative, Google Sheets allows you to manage your inventory data in real-time. If you\u2019re not a spreadsheet whiz, however, designing a system and writing all the formulas can be a challenge. If that\u2019s your case, a Google Sheets inventory template will come in handy. Excess inventory can dent your cash flow and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":27437,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Whether you are a small eCommerce business or a major warehouse, inventory matters. You need to have accurate inventory information to make sure you are making the right top-level business decisions. Too much inventory can lead to profit loss, while not enough can mean you are not meeting the demands of your consumers. Inventory management is all about spreadsheets. If you are not a spreadsheet whiz, then coming up with a process can be a difficult task. <\/span>\n\nFortunately, there are many ready-made templates for inventory management. Today we compiled some of the best templates out there. You can use them out of the box, or <\/span>customize them<\/span><\/a> to meet the needs of your team. Some inventory spreadsheets might be a simple tally of what is in stock. Some solutions may need to be more complicated to help you track sales, delivery, and communication with suppliers. Let\u2019s start using inventory templates for Google Sheets.<\/span>\nGoogle Sheets inventory templates<\/h2>\n
Top 5 free inventory templates<\/h3>\n
1. Sheetgo inventory management template<\/span><\/h3>\n
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2. Vertex42<\/span><\/h3>\n
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3. TradeGecko<\/span><\/h3>\n
4. Basic inventory<\/span><\/h3>\n
5. Combine Sheetgo forms with Sheets<\/span><\/h3>\n
Start improving your inventory management<\/span><\/h2>\n
How to Use Google Sheets Templates:<\/span><\/h3>\nThere are a few different ways to access Google Sheets templates for sales. Here is one way:<\/span>\n\n1. Open Google Sheets.<\/strong>\n\n2. Click \u201cTemplate Gallery\u201d<\/strong>\n\n
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<\/span>\n\n3. Click on any template and it will automatically open into a new Google Sheet, with instructions on how to use it.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nThere are currently only around 25 templates in the Google Sheets gallery, for both professional and personal use, but not all of them will be what you are looking for. Keep an eye out for new additions from time to time, but until then, you can check out some 3rd party inventory templates.<\/span>\n\nIf you use the Sheetgo web app or add-on for Google Sheets, you can import data from an Excel file. The latest version of Sheetgo preserves formatting. So, if you find the perfect template out there online that is an \u201cExcel\u201d template, you can simply save it as a .xlsx or .csv file, and <\/span>change it into a Google Sheets file <\/span><\/a>using Sheetgo.<\/span>\n\nLet\u2019s take a look at the templates:<\/span>\nBasic Inventory<\/span><\/h3>\nHere is a nice <\/span>basic template<\/span><\/a> to help you with simple inventory management. It is straightforward and easy to use. This would be great for small warehouses or shops that need to keep a regular inventory of stock or orders. You can even modify it to handle bar or restaurant inventory management. To get this template,<\/span> click this link<\/span><\/a>, which will open the template in Google Sheets. It will be <\/span>View Only.<\/b> You will need to click <\/span>File <\/b>\u2192 <\/span>Make a copy <\/b>to make your own copy and get started<\/span>\n\n
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<\/a>\nTemplate Gallery Add-on<\/span><\/h3>\nSome templates come packaged into an add-on. There is a website called <\/span>Vertex42<\/span><\/a>. Their website is traditionally a tips and templates website for Excel users. But they have recently made their templates available to Google Sheets users by creating a Sheets add-on! The add-on features many different kinds of templates, including a few for inventory. The best one is called <\/span>Inventory Control Spreadsheet<\/b>. To get it, get the <\/span>Template Gallery Add-on<\/span><\/a>, open it, and search \u201cinventory\u201d in the search box. Click<\/span> Inventory Control Spreadsheet<\/b>, and then <\/span>Copy to Drive, <\/b>then <\/span>Open File. <\/b>Click through the different tabs in the sheet to explore the functions of this template and learn how to use it.<\/span>\n
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<\/a><\/h3>\nCreate a Template with Sheetgo<\/span><\/h3>\nSheetgo has great instructions <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> to create an easy to use, easy to synchronize inventory management system. Follow the instructions to create your own template and start using Sheetgo. We continue to provide up to free, up to date solutions for all Sheetgo users.<\/span>\n\n
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<\/a>\nTradeGecko<\/span><\/h3>\nTradeGecko is an inventory management software solution that has created an attractive and free inventory management workbook to get you started. <\/span>This template<\/span><\/a> is also view-only. So you will need to make a copy. Click <\/span>File <\/b>\u2192 <\/span>Make a copy <\/b>to make your own copy and get started<\/span>\n\n
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<\/a>\nCombine Forms with Sheets<\/span><\/h3>\nA great solution provided by Google is to combine Forms and Sheets as a way to track inventory. Here is an example of a <\/span>Form<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Sheet<\/span><\/a> that can work together to make inventory management easier. Make a copy of a Sheet and customize it to make it your own. You will need to create your own form to start the process. RetailOps has created <\/span>detailed instructions<\/span><\/a> on how to do this.<\/span>\n\n
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