Retail Inventory Optimization Solutions

Keel's retail inventory system automates stock management decisions using rule-based logic you configure - reorder points, safety stock levels, and supplier lead times - rather than a black-box algorithm. Instead of relying on manual spreadsheets, the system continuously tracks sales velocity and stock movements against the rules you set, so the right products stay available at every location without overstocking.

Off-the-shelf tools force your retail operation into their data model and workflows. Keel builds your inventory system around how you actually operate — your SKU structure, your warehouse layout, your reorder rules, and your integrations. You own the system entirely, can iterate it freely, and are never constrained by a vendor's product roadmap or pricing tier.

Yes. Keel supports API integrations with major e-commerce platforms including Shopify and Amazon, as well as third-party logistics providers. Stock levels, orders, and returns synchronise in real time across all connected channels, eliminating manual reconciliation and ensuring your inventory data is always accurate wherever stock is held or sold.

Most retail inventory systems built on Keel are live within a matter of weeks. The Build for Me service pairs your team with Keel's experts to model the platform around your actual processes in real time. Unlike traditional ERP implementations that take 6–18 months, Keel's approach gets you operational quickly and hands full ownership to your team upon completion.

Absolutely. Keel provides real-time visibility across every location, down to the bin level. You can track stock across multiple stores, warehouses, and 3PL partners simultaneously — including transfers between locations, reservation tracking, and location-specific reorder rules. Each location can have its own workflows while sharing a unified inventory view.

Keel's inventory management system supports FIFO, average cost, and standard cost valuation methods. You can also configure cycle counting without requiring operational shutdowns, run stock adjustments with reason codes and approval workflows, and maintain a complete audit trail of every inventory movement — making it suitable for retailers in regulated or compliance-heavy product categories.

Yes. You can configure reorder points and safety stock thresholds per SKU and location. The system automatically generates purchase orders when stock hits defined levels, factors in supplier lead times, and provides demand-based reorder suggestions. Budget tracking, requisition-to-PO flows, and three-way matching are all included, removing manual procurement bottlenecks entirely.

Keel (Planko Ltd) is registered with the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO, reference ZB524558) and is bound by UK GDPR as a data processor. The platform features deny-by-default access control, row- and role-based permissions, custom user roles, and a complete audit trail for every data interaction. Your data is held on fully isolated, dedicated infrastructure, never shared across tenants.

Yes. Keel is a UK-registered company and payments are billed in GBP, with VAT added where applicable. Keel uses a single fixed annual subscription rather than the per-location or per-SKU pricing common with retail inventory platforms, so get in touch for a quote based on your store and warehouse count.

Yes. Keel supports multi-region data residency, so you can choose where your infrastructure and data are hosted, including the UK. This sits alongside Keel's UK company registration (Planko Ltd) and ICO registration (reference ZB524558).

Keel's platform is built to connect via API to the financial and accounting tools you already use. If your retail business runs VAT and bookkeeping through a UK tool such as Xero or Sage, your inventory system can be configured to sync with it, so stock movements and purchase orders stay reflected in your accounts without manual entry.