Value Tracked by Retail Inventory Management Systems

In the world of inventory management systems, the inventory value under management (IVUM) is a vital metric for SaaS platforms that power thousands of merchants—a backend financial metric that signals scale, trust and impact. This represents the total monetary worth of all goods currently tracked within the system, aggregating the respective retail value to answer the question: “How much product is flowing through the ecosystem?”. Keep reading for a behind-the-software peek at our 2025 numbers so far. 

Calculating Inventory Value and IVUM

For retailers selling physical products, inventory value helps monitor stock-related cash flow, minimize overstock and build accurate financial forecasts—understanding how much capital is tied up in inventory. 

Inventory Value = Quantity on Hand × Unit Cost (or Market Value)

For inventory management systems, the metric to watch is inventory value under management, demonstrating the system’s scale and impact. Advanced IMS tools also factor in real-time updates from warehouses and POS systems to get the most accurate count.

Inventory Value Under Management = ∑ (Quantity on Hand × Unit Cost) for all SKUs

Tracking inventory value is not just an accounting task, it’s a strategic lever that influences everything from cash flow to customer satisfaction.

Total Value Under 7thonline, A Leading Web Based Inventory Management System

7thonline is a leading provider of cross-channel inventory management and retail planning solutions, empowering retailers and wholesalers to make smart merchandising decisions at every step of the retail workflow. With artificial intelligence and machine learning embedded into the core of the platform, 7thonline has been empowering leading retailers and wholesalers to make data-backed, integrated merchandising decisions for 25+ years. 

Since 1999, 7thonline has been enabling some of the world’s largest brands to optimize planning and navigate a tremendous volume of inventory. In 2025, users from just 20 wholesale and retail partners entrusted the system to help them manage:

-18+ million SKUs

-$6T+ worth in inventory held

-139M+ POS transactions

…and the numbers are growing by the minute.

Inventory Management System for Small Businesses and Enterprises

In today’s fast-moving marketplace, inventory management systems (especially those powered by AI) are no longer a luxury; they’re a necessity in boosting efficiency, accuracy and profitability. Whether you're running a local retail shop or managing a global supply chain, the right system can transform how you operate—making sure you’re ahead of your shoppers and competitors. 

An inventory system for small business streamlines and simplifies, enabling you to scale—gone are the days of spreadsheets and manual processes. With real-time data and enhanced accuracy on a centralized system, SMBs can gain better visibility into stock movement and avoid tying up too much capital in unsold goods. Improving visibility and decision-making is also important for large enterprises as it pertains to efficiency—seamlessly integrating suppliers and logistics partners ensures timely replenishment and smarter stocking decisions. 

To learn more about how 7thonline’s inventory management capabilities can help your business, email us at info@7thonline.com or book a demo with the team.