Welcome to Appliance.io! As you get started, one of the most important areas to understand is how your inventory and vendor data work together — from purchasing and supplier performance to stock aging and floor model planning.
The Vendor & Inventory Management Reports give you clear visibility into how products move through your business, how vendors perform, and where inventory needs attention. These reports help you make smarter purchasing decisions, reduce aging stock, and plan displays more effectively.
This guide provides a quick overview of each report and how they fit together, with links to deeper guides when you’re ready to explore more.
🏭 Vendor Purchase Report
Analyze vendor performance and profitability
The Vendor Purchase Report helps you evaluate how vendors and brands perform over time by comparing key metrics such as sales, quantity, profit, and profit margin.
What You’ll See
Vendor and brand-level performance
Filters by date range
Metrics including sales, quantity sold, profit, and profit margin
Default sorting by highest profit margin, then alphabetically
Why It Matters
Identify top-performing vendors and brands
Spot trends in purchasing and profitability
Make data-driven decisions about vendor relationships
👉 Learn more in the full guide: Vendor Purchase Report
📊 Vendor Ranking Report
Compare vendors and brands side by side
The Vendor Ranking Report lets you rank and analyze performance using flexible grouping and filtering options.
Grouping Options
By Vendor: Compare multiple brands under each vendor
By Brand: Analyze individual brand performance across vendors
What You’ll See
Sales, quantity, profit, and profit margin
Multi-condition filters for deeper analysis
Default sorting by profit margin (highest to lowest)
Why It Matters
Quickly identify high- and low-performing vendors or brands
Support strategic purchasing and vendor negotiations
Track performance trends over time
👉 Learn more in the full guide: Vendor Ranking Report
⏳ Inventory Aging Report
Manage slow-moving and aging inventory
The Inventory Aging Report helps you track how long products have been sitting in inventory, so you can take action before stock becomes a liability.
What You’ll See
Inventory age by model
Quantity, cost, and aging details
Filters by location, brand, category, and status
Summary and detailed views with export options
Why It Matters
Identify aging or stagnant stock quickly
Plan promotions, clearances, or restocking
Improve cash flow and inventory turnover
👉 Learn more in the full guide: Inventory Aging Report
🛋️ Floor Model Planner
Plan floor displays and forecast usage
The Floor Model Planner helps you manage showroom inventory by tracking floor models and forecasting how long your supply will last.
What You’ll See
Sold floor models
Current floor model supply
Monthly usage based on average sales
Forecasted depletion timelines
Direct links to product detail pages
Why It Matters
Ensure you always have the right displays on the floor
Plan promotions and replacements confidently
Avoid overstocking or running out of display models
👉 Learn more in the full guide: Floor Model Planner
📌 Tip for New Users
You don’t need to use every inventory report right away. Start with:
Vendor Purchase Report to understand supplier performance
Inventory Aging Report to monitor slow-moving stock
Floor Model Planner if you manage showroom displays
As your business grows, these Vendor & Inventory Management Reports work together to give you full control over suppliers, stock health, and product planning — helping you stay efficient, informed, and proactive.
👉 Check out our other report guides to keep learning and get the most out of Appliance.io!