Unconsolidated sellers can now enable location suggestions

If there's one thing I've learned from talking with hundreds of LEGO® sellers over the years, it's that no two stores are run the same way. We don't just find that interesting—we use it as our guide. Your unique workflows are what push us to make our tools more flexible and powerful.

We understand that for many, an unconsolidated inventory is the most effective way to manage large volumes of parts. However, we also recognize this approach historically meant more manual data entry. It's a simple but frustrating trade-off: you gain flexibility but lose time to manual location entry.

Consolidated or unconsolidated?

Before diving into this new feature, I wanted to quickly outline the differences between a consolidated and an unconsolidated inventory again.

Consolidated inventory

Most sellers start out with a consolidated inventory. This means that a unique piece will always be stored in a single location. If you're using drawers or bins to store your parts, you'll basically assign each unique piece to a single drawer. Bricqer will automatically fill in existing locations for you.

Unconsolidated inventory

Most sellers will eventually find themselves at a cross roads: will you keep your inventory consolidated, or will you go the unconsolidated route? Sellers that go the unconsolidated route no longer store a unique piece in a single location. One piece can be stored in multiple locations. When you add new inventory, you simply enter a new location for that part, without looking up their existing locations. Sellers with an unconsolidated inventory trade physical storage space for the convenience of quickly adding new inventory.

Bridging the gap

With our latest update, we're bridging the gap between consolidated and unconsolidated inventories. If you're running an unconsolidated inventory, you can now enable location suggestions in your inventory settings. Once activated, Bricqer will intelligently analyze your stock when you add new items, as if you're running a consolidated inventory. If a product you're adding currently exists in just one location, Bricqer will automatically fill in that location for you, saving you valuable time and effort.

What if the product is already in multiple locations? We've got you covered. In this scenario, a convenient dropdown list will appear, presenting all the existing locations for that item. You can then simply select the appropriate location for the new stock. Of course, the flexibility to manually enter a completely new location is still there. If you choose to do so, Bricqer will add the product to that new location, preserving the existing locations and further expanding your storage options.

Try it out!

Are you currently running an unconsolidated inventory? Starting today, you can enable automatic location suggestions by going to settingsSettings, clicking storeInventory and toggling location suggestions.

This new functionality is a game-changer for sellers who appreciate the flexibility of an unconsolidated system but also want to optimize their physical storage. Warehouse space is a precious commodity, and the ability to strategically store certain products in a single location can make a significant difference. This Bricqer update empowers you to manage your space more effectively, combining the benefits of both consolidated and unconsolidated systems to best suit your needs.