Why businesses switch
What it fixes
Running out of best sellers
Stock-outs are noticed by customers before they are noticed by you.
Cash tied up in slow stock
Shelves fill with items that do not sell while fast movers run out.
Orders and deliveries on paper
Supplier orders, deliveries and returns are hard to trace after the fact.
Branches that do not talk
Each store has its own numbers, and transfers between them get lost.
Every store, every item, live
See quantities, values and movement for every item in every store, warehouse and branch.
- Multi-store and multi-branch stock
- Reorder levels and alerts
- Stock takes on phone or tablet
Reorder before you run out
Set reorder levels and get alerts by SMS, then turn suggestions into supplier orders in one click.
- Reorder levels per item and store
- SMS alerts to buyers
- Suggested purchase orders
Suppliers, deliveries and transfers
Track every purchase order, delivery and inter-branch transfer, with variances flagged on arrival.
- Purchase orders and goods received
- Supplier balances and returns
- Transfers between stores
Dispatch and reports
Pick, pack and dispatch customer orders, and see which items make money and which only take space.
- Dispatch notes and delivery tracking
- Fast and slow mover reports
- Stock value and margin reports
Who it's for
Built for businesses that hold stock
Wholesalers & distributors
Supermarket groups
Manufacturers
Hardware chains
Agro-dealers
Pharmaceutical distributors
Built in, not bolted on
Works with the tools Kenyan businesses already use
M-PESA
STK push and C2B payments post straight to the right sale or invoice.
KRA eTIMS
Tax invoices are sent to KRA as you sell, with the QR code on every receipt.
SMS & WhatsApp
Receipts, reminders and alerts reach customers and managers instantly.
Works offline
Keep selling and recording when the internet drops. Everything syncs when it's back.
Compare
How it compares with the alternatives
| Feature | Lightswitch Inventory system | Spreadsheets & paper | Generic imported software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reorder alerts by SMS | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| M-PESA payments matched automatically | Yes | No | Rarely |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes | Sometimes |
| Configured to your workflow | Yes | No | No |
| Local support team | Yes, 24/7 | No | Limited |
FAQ
Inventory system questions
Can it track batches and expiry dates?
Yes. Batches, expiry dates and serial numbers can be tracked per item.
Does it connect to the POS?
Yes. Sales from the Lightswitch POS reduce stock immediately in the right store.
Can staff do stock takes on a phone?
Yes. Counts are recorded on a phone or tablet and variances are shown straight away.
Does it work across several branches?
Yes. Stock, transfers and reports are managed centrally across all your branches.
Can we import our item list?
Yes. We import items, suppliers and opening stock from spreadsheets as part of going live.
Free demo
Book your Inventory system demo
Pick a time and we'll walk you through the system using a business like yours. It takes about 30 minutes, by Zoom, phone or at your premises.
- 0724776933
- WhatsApp us
- info@lightswitch.co.ke
- 51 Lenana Rd, Block A, Suite A4, Nairobi Kenya
- Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00