Stock smarter with Merchanter
Stop losing time to stock checks, recounts and workarounds.
Merchanter gives you a clear, dependable view of stock as it really is - what’s on hand, what’s committed, what’s in transit and what’s still being worked on.
No guesswork. No shutting the doors to count.
When stock information can be trusted day to day, decisions get easier.
Variable Measure Reporting & Control
Understand stock at the level it’s actually held.
Products can be controlled and reported by variable length, width, weight or area - not just by total quantity. That means availability reflects how material is truly stored, processed and sold.
Different sizes and measures can be viewed together, helping you manage mixed stock, partial packs and variable products without losing accuracy or clarity.
Multi-Branch Trading
See stock across every location, in real time.
Availability reflects what’s physically in each branch, what’s committed, and what’s in transit.
That shared view reduces double-handling, prevents over-allocating stock, and supports smoother transfers between branches.
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Record Value-Added Processing
Track stock that changes as it’s worked on.
Processing steps are recorded against stock and orders, so quantities, costs and status stay accurate as material is milled, treated or returned.
Outwork processing is handled the same way, giving you a clear, auditable view of where stock is and what’s been done to it.
Location Control of Products
Understand where stock actually sits.
Products can be controlled by location - whether that’s branch, yard, warehouse zone or bin - so availability reflects physical reality, not assumptions.
See what’s on hand, what’s allocated and what’s in transit between sites, giving you clearer oversight and reducing unnecessary transfers or double-handling.
Why stock confidence breaks down
Most systems can record stock. Fewer can explain it.
When products move between formats, locations and processes, accuracy erodes. What’s “in stock” on screen no longer matches what’s usable, committed or still being worked on.
Merchanter treats uncertainty as information - not something to gloss over - so teams stop relying on memory, workarounds or best guesses.
One version of the truth
Stock isn’t just a warehouse problem. It affects pricing, promises, purchasing and reporting.
Merchanter keeps stock dependable across sales, operations and finance, so everyone is working from the same picture - even when products are complex, processed or held in different formats.
Stock control works differently depending on what you trade
Our main customer base may be merchants, but the way Merchanter works extends beyond any single trade. If your business sells, processes or holds stock in similar ways, it’s worth a conversation.
Builders' Merchants
Manage bulk materials, bagged goods, pallets and unit items without forcing everything into one model.
Know what’s usable, what’s allocated and what’s no longer saleable — clearly and consistently.
Avoid mismatches between what’s sold and what’s physically available.
See what’s held where before transferring, reordering or reallocating stock.
When stock is uncertain, it’s flagged — not overstated — so problems surface early.
Timber Merchants
Control timber by cross-section and length so availability reflects what’s actually usable, not just totals on screen.
Track full packs, broken packs and loose material without losing sight of volume or value.
Work with precise volumes to reduce rounding drift, waste and valuation discrepancies over time.
Switch units instantly while maintaining consistent stock and valuation in the background.
Track timber through machining, treatment or outsourcing without breaking stock accuracy.
FSC and PEFC documentation remains linked to stock as it moves, so reporting is reliable without manual chasing.
Plumbing & Heating Merchants
Track boxed items, individual units and batch-sensitive stock accurately.
Maintain visibility on regulated or traceable items without overcomplicating everyday stock.
See availability across branches to avoid unnecessary reordering or missed transfers.
Prevent false availability caused by timing gaps, returns or partial allocations.
Sales, warehouse and finance work from the same numbers — no parallel versions.
Metal Stockists
Track steel by weight, length, bar, plate or tube without losing accuracy as formats change.
Follow material through cutting, drilling or other processing stages without breaking traceability.
Mill Test Certificates remain linked to stock and despatch, reducing audit friction.
See exactly what’s held at each site and in what condition.
When confidence drops, it’s shown — so decisions aren’t made on guesswork.
