Unlocking Blocked Capital: A Guide to Stock Turnover Ratio (STR) in Finsys ERP

In the manufacturing world, Inventory is Cash. However, when inventory sits in the warehouse for too long, it becomes “blocked capital,” draining your company’s liquidity and increasing carrying costs.

To help business owners stay on top of their financial health, Finsys ERP features a comprehensive Stock Turnover Ratio (STR) module. This analytical tool provides a clear picture of how efficiently your company is converting its inventory into sales.

What is the Stock Turnover Ratio?

The Stock Turnover Ratio measures how many times a company has sold and replaced its inventory during a specific period.

• A High Ratio implies strong sales or effective inventory management.

• A Low Ratio indicates overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line.

How Finsys ERP Automates STR Analysis

The Finsys ERP manual demonstrates how to generate and interpret these critical reports:

1. Automated Calculation

The system automatically pulls data from your Sales, Purchases, and Inventory modules to calculate the ratio. You no longer need manual spreadsheets to find your Average Inventory or Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).

2. Identifying Slow-Moving Items

Finsys allows you to filter inventory based on movement speed. By looking at the STR, management can quickly identify items that haven’t moved in 90, 180, or 365 days. [02:15]

3. Item-Wise vs. Category-Wise Analysis

Whether you want to check the turnover of a specific Raw Material (RM) or a broad category of Finished Goods (FG), the system provides granular data to help you make informed purchasing decisions.

Why Should CEOs Monitor STR?

Watch the Demonstration: Inventory Analytics Mastery

Learn how to use Finsys ERP to analyze your inventory performance and improve your bottom line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXmXcFJeVis

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Plugging the Leaks: Managing Theoretical vs. Actual Material Consumption

In high-precision manufacturing like Plastic Injection Moulding and Rubber Moulding, material cost often accounts for over 60-70% of the total product cost. However, many plants struggle with a constant mismatch between what “should” have been used (BOM) and what was “actually” consumed on the shop floor.

Finsys ERP provides a robust framework to bridge this gap using advanced Backflush and Actual Consumption tracking.

The Problem: The “Material Variance” Headache – Theoretical vs Actual Consumption ERP

Most ERPs simply “backflush” material based on the Bill of Materials (BOM). For example, if you produce 100 units, the system assumes you used exactly 10kg of granules. But in reality:

• Purging: Extra material is wasted during machine startup.

• Rejections: Not all material becomes a finished good; some goes to scrap.

• Flash & Runners: In moulding, the runners and flash often vary in weight.

If you only track theoretical data, your Physical Stock will never match your System Stock.

The Finsys Solution: Real-Time Variance Analysis

The video demonstrates how Finsys ERP handles the duality of production accounting: Theoretical vs Actual Consumption ERP

1. Theoretical Backflush (BOM Based)

The system automatically calculates the expected consumption as per the standard BOM. This serves as the “Benchmark” for every production batch.

2. Actual Material Issuance (Barcode Based)

Using scanners, the actual quantity of raw material issued to the machine is recorded. Whether it’s 25kg bags of Polymer or Compound batches in Rubber, every gram is tracked.

3. Variance Reporting (The “Truth” Report)

Finsys provides a live comparison. If the BOM says 10kg but the operator used 11kg, the system highlights a 10% negative variance. This allows the plant head to immediately investigate machine settings, mold issues, or operator inefficiency. [04:30]

Strategic Benefits for Moulding Plants

Watch the Demonstration: Material Accounting Mastery

Learn how to gain total control over your raw material consumption and improve your bottom line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuWobmH4RTE

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The Hidden Leakage: How to Track Bins and Trolleys Using Finsys ERP

In high-volume manufacturing sectoars—like Auto Components, Rubber Molding, and Food Processing—Bins, Trolleys, and Crates are the unsung heroes of the shop floor. However, because they are “reusable,” they are often the most poorly tracked assets. Thousands of rupees are lost every year when these bins go missing at vendor sites or during customer dispatches.

Finsys ERP provides a dedicated module for Bins and Trolleys Accounting, ensuring that every reusable asset is tracked with the same precision as your raw materials.

The Challenge: Why Manual Tracking Fails

Most factories treat bins as “consumables” rather than assets. This leads to:

• Unaccounted Losses: Bins sent to vendors for sub-contracting work never return.

• Production Delays: Searching for available trolleys on a disorganized shop floor.

• Customer Disputes: Conflicting counts of crates sent versus crates returned.

The Finsys Solution: Real-Time Asset Monitoring

The video demonstrates how Finsys treats each bin as a unique inventory item:

1. Unique Identification & Barcoding

Every trolley or bin can be assigned a unique ID or Barcode. This allows the system to know exactly where “Trolley #405” is located—whether it’s in the Washing department, the Press Shop, or at a Vendor’s plant.

2. Inter-Unit & Vendor Transfers

When bins are sent out of the gate (e.g., for Job Work), the system records an automated “In-Out” transaction. The vendor’s ledger shows not just the material quantity, but also the number of bins they are currently holding.

3. Return Tracking & Reconciliation

As soon as the empty bins return, a simple scan or entry reconciles the stock. Finsys provides an “Outstanding Bins Report,” allowing managers to follow up with vendors or customers who haven’t returned the assets.

Strategic Benefits for Manufacturers

Watch the Demonstration: Bins & Trolleys Accounting

Stop the leakage and start tracking your reusable assets today. Watch the full technical manual below:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=185iI-l3UfQ

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Verify physical presence of your machines, your equipment and all your assets.

Using QR barcodes & a new Android App made by Finsys ERP.

Very Simple.

Standalone.

Can start working in just 1 day.

For Details & photos :

http://finsys.co.in/fixed-asset-verification-software-physical-verification