Adoption
Import without surrendering control
Preview a UTF-8 create-only item file before applying it.
Inventory spreadsheet alternative
KnownStock offers a gradual path from item lists and edited quantities to shared, explainable inventory operations.

A real product workflow
This example uses fields and states that exist in KnownStock. It is a clear HTML product view, not a fabricated customer screenshot.
The operational problem
Spreadsheets are flexible until several people edit the same number, orders and counts live elsewhere, and nobody can reconstruct which change was deliberate. The fear of a complex replacement can keep that risk in place too long.
What improves
KnownStock keeps each quantity and document effect distinct, so a clear screen never hides an important difference.
Adoption
Preview a UTF-8 create-only item file before applying it.
Familiarity
Filter, sort and open the real record from the same surface.
Portability
Read-only access still supports reports and exports.
How the work flows
Drafts give the team room to prepare and correct the work. When someone confirms it, KnownStock checks the operation and records the appropriate stock or planning change.
A practical adoption path
Begin with one warehouse, one item and one real opening quantity. Add locations, pack sizes, documents and policies only when they solve a current need. Previewed CSV imports reduce setup risk, while authorised exports keep your records portable.
A focused product boundary
KnownStock handles day-to-day inventory operations. Accounting, statutory documents, payments and specialised logistics remain with the systems and people responsible for them.
Ready for a verifiable first movement
Create a workspace without a card. Use removable sample data or enter one real record, then follow the practical manual at your own pace.