Fishbowl is going mobile thanks to a new inventory application for smartphones and tablets, and it’s getting some positive results. The company recently created the Fishbowl Developer Network to allow third-party developers to work with Fishbowl’s code and build new applications on top of its inventory management software platform.
A New Approach to Inventory Management
Several developers have already joined the Fishbowl Developer Network and started finding new possibilities for Fishbowl’s software. One of these developers is Sharpe Concepts. They created an inventory app called LilyPad for Fishbowl, which allows people to enter orders into Fishbowl Inventory on tablets and smartphones. That means companies don’t even need to use barcode scanners or have access to a desktop computer to place orders anymore.
A Win for Wine Sellers
LilyPad is proving to be a valuable tool for businesses. Noble House Wines, a high-end wine seller in New York, started using the inventory app in August 2011, and they’re impressed with how it’s working. The company serves many of the most famous restaurants in the world, so Noble House Wines representatives always have to be professional and fast to keep up with their clients’ needs.
LilyPad helps them accomplish both of these tasks in style.
“Because the application runs on smartphones that the reps already had, they were up on the new system immediately,” says Ted Wilson, Director of Operations at Noble House Wines. “Wine connoisseurs appreciate technology, as well, and the use of smartphones has given the sales reps an image boost with their clients.”
Looking Good Where It Counts
In addition to looking good in front of customers, sales reps are able to improve the behind-the-scenes action with LilyPad. “Now orders go directly into the Fishbowl system without going through an order entry person in the office,” Wilson says. “The amount of errors has been cut to almost zero and the turn time is minutes.” This makes the company look really good where it counts – in its order fulfillment and customer service.
Instead of viewing inventory management as something that should only be left to specialists in the warehouse, sales reps can see what a powerful impact it has on their jobs.
Start using LilyPad’s inventory app on your tablet or smartphone by clicking the LilyPad for Fishbowl link above right now!
