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There are a variety of options available when it comes to creating a comprehensive inventory management system for your business operations. From simple spreadsheets to complex and expensive SaaS systems, organizations now have the ability to develop a custom solution that\u2019s right for them.<\/p>\n
So does bigger mean better? Are the most complicated and costly solutions best for your company? Not necessarily. In this article, we show you how to create a fully customized and developed inventory management system just with Google products. This includes a step-by-step process on how to use Google Forms<\/a> and spreadsheets for your inventory.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Many people don\u2019t realize the extent of power Google products have when they interact with one another. Not only do these tools optimize productivity and improve efficiency, they can be completely customized to fit around your stock management too.<\/p>\n In addition, this only costs a fraction of the price of a fully-developed inventory management system! Simply combine Google Forms and Google Sheets to create a full system from start to finish.<\/p>\n Furthermore, you also have access to hundreds of Google add-ons that further optimize your system!<\/p>\n Let\u2019s take a look at what Google Forms and Google Sheets have to offer as part of your system.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Google Sheets is Google\u2019s cloud-based spreadsheet tool that offers a variety of dynamic features. This web-based spreadsheet is free for anyone who has a Google account, and can be accessed from almost any device at any point in time.<\/p>\n Google Sheets is already a popular tool for inventory management. Even inexperienced spreadsheet users are able to successfully track incoming and outgoing items and calculate the stock on hand. Alternatively, more experienced spreadsheet users are able to create Google Sheets solutions that measure other metrics, such as the return on investment, turnover and gross margin.<\/p>\n Furthermore, many users also use Google add-ons on their Google Sheets to further optimize their inventory management systems. Discover more about these in our article on our Top 10 Google Sheets add-ons for inventory<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Google Forms is another one of Google\u2019s tools that is completely free to account holders. It allows users to create free surveys that they can distribute both privately and publicly to their desired recipients. These forms are fully customizable to fulfill numerous objectives. For example, use these forms for pop quizzes for a class, customer feedback for companies, or even ways to sign up for an event.<\/p>\n With this complete flexibility, it’s possible to use Google Forms in many ways to develop your inventory system. For instance, use a form to input inventory data that is directly sent to your spreadsheets for immediate management insights.<\/p>\n Now let\u2019s dive deeper into how exactly companies connect these two powerful tools to create their comprehensive inventory management system.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n It is important to build your Google Forms and Google Sheets depending on the scale of your inventory. The complexity of your combination really depends on how and what it will be used for. For example, on a small-scale, use this combination to simply check-in or check-out items, such as books at a school library.<\/p>\n On the other hand, for huge inventory operations, use this system to track and manage entire warehouse operations from start to finish. As a result, you can send over data to different departments and connect entire processes.<\/p>\n In general terms, Google Forms acts as the solution to gathering recorded data, such as transactions, sales, incomings and outgoings. After that, this data is sent to Google Sheets where you track and analyze your entire inventory process. Let\u2019s take a look at how you can set this up.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Create a new Google Sheets spreadsheet and organize a template for each of your processes.<\/p>\n Sheetgo has a fully-developed, ready-made inventory management template<\/a> that you can use. Sign up for Sheetgo, install it for free and start managing your inventory.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GS-X-GF-Inventory.png” alt=”inventory 1″ title_text=”GS X GF Inventory” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Next, create your forms to input and record data. To do so, simply select Tools > Create a form<\/b>. Here, create individual SKUs or product numbers to create individual entries.<\/p>\n On top of that, create actions like received, shipped, or returned to specify if items are going in or going out.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GS-X-GF-Inventory-\u2013-1.png” alt=”inventory 2″ title_text=”GS X GF Inventory \u2013 1″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Now that you have your various forms set up, begin to share these with members inside and outside of your organization.<\/p>\n As a result, you should receive instant updates into your main spreadsheet. Here’s where you can now track and analyze the latest insights for your inventory!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n If you want to find out more about how to optimize your inventory management, check out our related articles below!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_color=”#f9f9ff” custom_margin=”40px||40px||false|false” custom_padding=”15px|25px|15px|25px|true|true” border_width_left=”3px” border_color_left=”#808e95″ global_module=”26540″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s note<\/strong>: This is a revised version of a previous post that has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are a variety of options available when it comes to creating a comprehensive inventory management system for your business operations. From simple spreadsheets to complex and expensive SaaS systems, organizations now have the ability to develop a custom solution that\u2019s right for them. So does bigger mean better? Are the most complicated and costly […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":36204,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Combine Google Forms and Google Sheets to manage inventory<\/h3>\n
What are Google Sheets?<\/h3>\n
What are Google Forms?<\/h3>\n
How are companies combining Google Forms and Google Sheets to manage inventory?<\/h4>\n
1. First, create your inventory spreadsheet<\/h5>\n
2. Create your form fields to automatically input data<\/h5>\n
3. Share your forms to get your inventory management system running<\/h5>\n
Manage inventory by combining Google Forms and Google Sheets<\/span><\/h3>\nLooking for a new system for inventory management? You are likely considering several options to start or improve tracking and managing inventory. There are quite a few options on the market from using simple spreadsheets, to complicated or expensive SaaS options, or even creating your own proprietary software and database systems. Many people don\u2019t realize that various Google Apps can interact with one another. You can combine them to make super tools! Employing Google Forms, and Sheets, along with some Google Add-ons is a smart way to automate some of your processes, improve efficiency, and customize your inventory management.<\/span>\n\nToday we are introducing a powerful, low-cost way to combine two Google Apps to create a valuable inventory management system for your business. <\/span>\n
What are Google Sheets?<\/span><\/h3>\nGoogle Sheets is a dynamic spreadsheet tool that lives on the cloud. It is free for users with a Google account and can be accessed from any computer or mobile device. It is very similar to the Microsoft program Excel, but it is free and totally web-based. Many companies are already using Google Sheets to manage their inventory. Using spreadsheets you can easily keep track of inventory that is coming in, inventory that is going out, and stock on hand. With more advanced use, you can measure other metrics like return on investment, inventory turnover, and gross margin. Many Google Sheets users combine their spreadsheets with add-ons to make inventory management more efficient. Add-ons are tools designed by 3rd-party developers that you can access from right inside a sheet.<\/span>\n
What are Google Forms?<\/span><\/h3>\nGoogle Forms is another tool that is part of Google\u2019s set of free web apps. Anybody with a Google account can make online forms that are either public or private. Users do not need an account to use<\/em> a form that has been. Forms is a tool that allows people to create free surveys that they can distribute for a variety of reasons. Teachers use them to give quizzes, companies use them to obtain customer feedback, you can even use them to organize a family reunion or for just about any other information gathering you can think of. So, what does this have to do with inventory management? You can use forms to input information about your inventory into your spreadsheets. It is easy to set up, and easy for employees to use. <\/span>\n
How are companies combining Sheets and Forms to manage inventory?<\/span><\/h3>\nCompanies can set up Google Forms to gather data for spreadsheets. There are a few different ways to do this depending on the needs of the company. Some examples include using forms to record transactions and sales, to record incoming products, or to track outgoing shipments from a warehouse. They enter individual products on the form with specific value options. Then, you can answer questions on the form manually at a computer or on a mobile device, or scan the items barcode or QR code to automatically populate the information. The form then sends this data to your spreadsheet, and you have a line of inventory data! <\/span>\n\nSome organizations use these methods on a small scale, like checking out supplies or books at a small school. Or on a large-scale, like shipping operations in a warehouse. How complicated it is to set up your Forms and Sheets combo depends on how complicated your system is.<\/span>\n\nTo start using forms with your spreadsheets, first, you will need to have an inventory spreadsheet. You can create your own, or <\/span>use our template<\/span><\/a> to get you started. To use this you will need to click <\/span>File \u2192 Make a Copy <\/b>within the master, which will create your own copy in your Google Drive. <\/span>\n\nThen click <\/span>Tools \u2192 Create a Form. <\/b>Here is where you will create the form fields that will input data into your sheet. You can create individual SKUs or product numbers to create individual entries. You can create actions like received, shipped, or returned to specify if inventory is going in or going out. Use this data to manage important inventory metrics such as gross margin, customer satisfaction, and sell rates.<\/span>\n\nTake your Inventory Management to the next level by installing our Inventory Management Template from our blog: \"Inventory Management Template in Google Sheets<\/a>\"<\/strong>.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[58],"class_list":["post-9567","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inventory-processes","tag-inventory"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9567","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9567"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9567\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36204"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9567"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9567"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}