In the fast-paced world of Filipino logistics and retail, there is a silent profit-killer hiding in plain sight: the clipboard.
If your warehouse team is still relying on paper logs, whiteboards, or manual spreadsheets to track inventory, you aren’t just “old school” — you are likely losing up to 37% of your operational potential. At Penxel, we’ve seen it happen time and again. A misplaced decimal point here, a “lost” pallet there, and suddenly your year-end margins have evaporated.
Research shows that manual warehouses lose thousands of Pesos every month to hidden travel time and data entry errors. It’s time to stop the leak.
The Real Cost of Manual Operations
When you rely on manual data entry, you are essentially gambling on human perfection. Industry benchmarks show that manual inventory systems often operate at a staggering 63% accuracy rate.
That means for every 100 items you think you have, nearly 40 might be misplaced, expired, or double-counted. These errors lead to:
- Ghost Inventory — Selling products online that aren’t actually on the shelf.
- Dead Stock — Forgetting about high-value items until they become obsolete or expired.
- The “Search Tax” — Workers spending up to 40% of their shift walking around looking for items because their location wasn’t updated.
Enter Solomon: Your Insurance Policy Against Human Error
Solomon, Penxel’s flagship Warehouse and Asset Management platform, was designed to turn your warehouse into a high-precision machine. By moving to a barcode-verified system, you aren’t just buying software — you’re installing a fail-safe for your business.
Here is what the Solomon Accuracy Guarantee looks like in numbers:
- From 63% to 99.9% Accuracy — With scan-to-receive and scan-to-pack workflows, human error is virtually eliminated. If the barcode doesn’t match the order, the system stops the mistake before it leaves your doors.
- 40% Reduction in Search Time — Smart mapping shows your team exactly where an item is and the most efficient path to get there. Less walking, more picking.
- Scale Without the Overhead — Process double the orders with your current team. Solomon automates the “thinking” so your staff can focus on execution.
Built for Sustainable Growth
Unlike manual systems that break when you add more SKUs or open a second warehouse, Solomon is built for strategic scalability. As your business expands, your operations remain lean and controlled.
Instead of hiring more administrative staff to double-check errors, Solomon provides a single source of truth. Whether you manage 1,000 items or 100,000, the logic remains the same: total visibility, real-time updates, and complete accountability for every asset.
You don’t need a bigger warehouse or a massive workforce to grow — you need a system that makes every square meter and every man-hour count.
“If you're still using a clipboard, you're losing 37% of your potential. It’s time to reclaim your profit.”
Ready to See the Data in Action?
Don’t wait for your next lost shipment or a failed audit to make the change. Discover how Solomon can stabilize your operations and prepare your business for real, sustainable scale.
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