Inventory management

End-to-end inventory control

Track stock, movements and usage with GS1-aligned controls.

Inventory control becomes difficult when stock levels, movements and usage are tracked manually or across multiple systems. Elcom Inventory Management supports end-to-end stock management, helping teams maintain visibility of what is held, where it is and how it is being used. It improves accuracy, reduces waste and supports better service delivery – with clearer controls around replenishment, distribution and reporting. It can also support GS1-aligned approaches for consistent item identification and scanning-based processes where used.

Values & outcomes

Clear visibility across stock

Keep clearer sight of what is held, where and in use.

More accurate inventory records

Reduce manual errors and improve confidence in stock data.

Smarter replenishment planning

Re-order more effectively through planning and reduce avoidable stockouts.

Less manual stock administration

Reduce time spent on routine inventory tasks and reconciliation.

Stronger traceability and control

Maintain movement records that support governance and auditability.

Better reporting for planning

Use stock and usage trends to support stronger operational decisions.

Demonstrable stockholding savings

One NHS trust reduced stock holding by over £2 million.

Proven inventory control at scale

Support visibility across 170,000 unique products via our inventory management solution.

Note: metrics based on internal results and/or published benchmarks.

Customer Stories

Real-world results from our clients

Real-world outcomes from organisations delivering essential public services with greater clarity and confidence.

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University HospitaL Leicester

Elcom transformed our inventory management, reducing stock holding by over £2 million while improving visibility, releasing clinical time and strengthening control across our hospitals.

The Trust automated inventory processes, reduced stock holding by over £2 million, reclaimed 2,570 clinical hours, and strengthened forecasting and operational control.

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Scottish Government

Elcom helped deliver a national e-invoicing service that improved efficiency, reduced administrative effort, and created a consistent approach across the Scottish public sector.

Since launching in 2014, the programme has processed over 172,000 invoices and delivered more than £2.3 million in transactional efficiency savings across public sector organisations.

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Humankind

By implementing Elcom’s MultiQuote solution, Humankind automated regulated spend processes, ensuring legislative compliance while reducing manual administrative burden across the organisation.

Supporting an organisation whose services reach more than 90,000 people, this shift has helped Humankind maximise value for money and re-invest funds into services.

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Bolton Council

Bolton Council partnered with Elcom to modernise community equipment services, reducing manual administration and improving stock visibility, tracking and order processing.

Used across a service managing 21,000 equipment items and more than 11,000 delivered orders, the system improved tracking, transparency and day-to-day operational efficiency.

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NHS Wales

By adopting Elcom’s integrated sourcing suite, procurement teams strengthened compliance and transparency while managing complex sourcing requirements more efficiently across Health Boards and Trusts.

The approach supported Welsh suppliers, helped keep 25% of 2023 expenditure within Wales and delivered more than £1 million in reported avoided costs.

Who we work with

Supporting essential public services

We work across the public sector, helping organisations manage resources with clarity, compliance and confidence.

Blue light

Operational readiness, assured

Defence

Resilient, secure supply chains

Education

Consolidated spend visibility

Government

Control spend, strengthen governance

Healthcare

Procurement for clinical complexity

Housing

Controlled sourcing, compliant repairs

Justice & prisons

Procurement for secure estates

Private sector

Control and visibility, connected

Transport

Infrastructure and asset integrity

Related solutions

Elcom’s solutions are designed for the demands of public sector operations. Modular and connected, they give organisations greater visibility, control and operational flexibility.