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AI Lagerhanterare: Ersätt TradeGecko, Cin7 och Fishbowl med en enda agent
Bygg en AI-lagerhanterare som spårar lagernivåer, förutsäger påfyllningspunkter och optimerar lagerverksamhet – utan att betala 3 000 kr/månad för lagerprogramvara.
TradeGecko: 3 000 kr/månad. Cin7: 4 500 kr/månad. Fishbowl: 12 000 kr/användare (engångsköp). Du betalar tusentals kronor för att spåra saker i lådor.
Vad får du egentligen? En databas med SKU:er. Några pivottabeller med omorderpunkter. 'Prognoser' som bara tittar på genomsnittlig försäljning. Du uppdaterar fortfarande manuellt antal när leveranser anländer.
Tänk om en AI-agent hanterade hela din lagerverksamhet – spårade nivåer i realtid, förutsåg lagerslutsrisker och automatiskt genererade inköpsorder när det är dags att fylla på?
The Hidden Cost of Inventory Software
Here's what inventory management tools actually cost:
| Tool | Price/Month | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
Cin7 | $349/mo | $4,188 |
TradeGecko | $199/mo | $2,388 |
Fishbowl | $329/mo/user | $3,948 |
 Katana | $179/mo | $2,148 |
Pricing based on standard tiers as of December 2025. Enterprise tiers cost 2-3x more.
You're paying $200-400/month for a stock database with alerts. An AI agent does more—for less.
What Inventory Management Software Actually Is (Demystified)
Strip away the branding and what's left?
| Inventory Feature | What It Actually Is |
|---|---|
| Real-time stock tracking | Database table with quantity fields you update |
| Reorder point alerts | If-then rules that send emails when qty < threshold |
| Warehouse management | Spreadsheet with location codes and bin numbers |
| Inventory reports | Pre-built SQL queries with charts |
| E-commerce integrations | API connections that sync quantity fields |
Most inventory software is a glorified spreadsheet with notifications. You're paying enterprise prices for something AI can do better.
What an AI Inventory Manager Actually Does
An AI inventory manager isn't just a stock database with chatbot. It's a persistent agent that actively manages your entire supply chain:
Tracks stock levels in real-time
Predicts demand before you run out
Automates reorder decisions
Optimizes warehouse operations
Coordinates with suppliers
The Killer Feature: The Agent's Own File System
Traditional inventory software stores data in proprietary databases you can't access. Our agent stores everything in files you control:
/inventory
/products
catalog.csv
categories.md
pricing-rules.md
/warehouses
warehouse-a/
locations.csv
stock-levels.csv
warehouse-b/
locations.csv
stock-levels.csv
/suppliers
vendor-contacts.csv
lead-times.md
purchase-orders/
/forecasts
demand-predictions.csv
seasonality.md
reorder-rules.mdThis isn't just storage—it's a working memory that the agent reads, updates, and acts on. Every product, every warehouse, every supplier relationship is tracked in files you can see and modify.
No vendor lock-in
Full transparency
Easy customization
Works with your tools
Your inventory data, your file system, your rules. The AI just makes it smart.
Anatomy of an Inventory Manager Agent
Here's what an AI inventory manager actually looks like when configured. This isn't hidden—it's the real framework:
Agent Name
Inventory Manager
Description
Manages inventory across warehouses. Tracks stock levels, predicts reorder points, coordinates with suppliers, and optimizes warehouse operations.
Agent ID
inventory-manager
inventory@company.lazarusconnect.com
Capabilities
Scheduled Work
The agent has its own email for supplier communications. Vendors can confirm orders, update delivery dates, or flag issues—all handled automatically.
A Day in the Life: Conversations with Your Inventory Agent
AI inventory managers communicate in natural language. Here's what real interactions look like:
Checking Stock Status (via Slack)
#inventoryHere's the current status of items below reorder point:
| SKU | Product | Stock | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH-A-1042 | Widget Pro | 23 units | ⚠️ Below reorder |
| WH-A-2051 | Gadget Plus | 8 units | 🔴 Critical |
| WH-B-3033 | Component X | 156 units | ✅ Healthy |
Gadget Plus is critical—based on current sales velocity, we'll stockout in 3 days.
Should I draft a PO for the critical items?
Automating Reorders (via Email)
PO #4522 created for Gadget Plus:
100 units @ $12.50/unit = $1,250 | Supplier: Acme Components | Expected delivery: Jan 8 based on their 5-day lead time
Saved to: /inventory/suppliers/purchase-orders/PO-4522.csv
Demand Forecasting (via Slack)
#inventoryBased on last year's Q1 sales + current trends, here's the forecast:
| Product | Current | Q1 Demand | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widget Pro | 23 | 180 | Order 200 by Jan 15 |
| Gadget Plus | 8 | 95 | Urgent: Order 100 now |
| Component X | 156 | 120 | No action needed |
Total estimated Q1 spend: $4,850. Want me to create the POs now, or wait for your approval on each?
Warehouse Alerts (via Email)
⚠️ Daily Warehouse Alert - 3 Issues Detected
Here are today's warehouse issues requiring attention:
| Issue | Location | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving delay | Warehouse A | PO #4521 delayed 2 days |
| Capacity warning | Warehouse B - Zone 3 | 92% full |
| Cycle count variance | SKU WH-A-2051 | 12 units discrepancy |
The cycle count variance on WH-A-2051 needs investigation—system shows 20, physical count was 8.
Reply with 'resolve' + issue number to mark as handled, or I'll escalate tomorrow.
Build Your AI Inventory Manager (Step by Step)
Here's exactly how to set up your AI inventory manager:
Step 1: Create your inventory agent
Name it, give it a description, and tell it what you want it to manage. The agent will create its file structure automatically.
"You are an inventory manager for [company]. Track stock levels across warehouses, predict reorder points based on sales velocity, and coordinate with suppliers. Alert me when stock is low or orders need attention."
Step 2: Import your product catalog
Upload your existing product list—CSV, spreadsheet, or just paste it. The agent organizes it into its file system.
Step 3: Set up warehouse locations
Define your warehouses, zones, and bin locations. The agent tracks stock by location automatically.
Step 4: Configure reorder rules
Tell the agent your reorder points, lead times, and preferred suppliers. It learns your patterns over time.
Step 5: Connect your sales channels
Link Shopify, Amazon, or your POS. Stock updates automatically as sales come in.
Your AI inventory manager is now live. Ask it anything about your stock, and it responds in seconds—with actions, not just answers.
Multi-Agent: The Complete AI Supply Chain
A single inventory agent is powerful. Multiple agents working together are transformative. Here's how it looks:
| Agent | Role | Files It Manages |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Agent | Tracks stock levels, manages reorder points, handles cycle counts | /inventory/products/, /inventory/warehouses/ |
| Purchasing Agent | Creates POs, negotiates with suppliers, tracks deliveries | /inventory/suppliers/, /inventory/purchase-orders/ |
| Warehouse Agent | Optimizes storage, manages receiving, coordinates shipping | /inventory/warehouses/, /inventory/shipments/ |
| Forecast Agent | Predicts demand, identifies trends, suggests seasonal adjustments | /inventory/forecasts/, /inventory/analytics/ |
How They Work Together
Inventory agent detects stock approaching reorder point for Widget Pro
Forecast agent analyzes trends and recommends ordering 200 units (not the usual 150)
Purchasing agent creates PO and sends to supplier with best current pricing
Warehouse agent prepares receiving location and updates bin assignments when delivery arrives
All agents share the same file system. Stock data informs purchasing. Forecasts inform inventory. Receiving updates everything. No silos.
Your supply chain runs on autopilot. Agents handle the coordination. You make the strategic decisions.
Sluta betala lagerprogramvaruskatten.
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