{"id":2132,"date":"2026-04-02T18:10:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/?p=2132"},"modified":"2026-05-05T12:17:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T02:17:05","slug":"perpetual-inventory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/perpetual-inventory\/","title":{"rendered":"Perpetual Inventory: Real Time Stock Tracking Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- <div id=\"toc_group_article\" style=''>\r\n\t<p style='font-size:25px;font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:0px'>\r\n\t\tTable of Content:\r\n\t<\/p>\r\n\t<ul id=\"list_toc\" class='list_toc'><\/ul>\r\n<\/div> -->\r\n\r\n<!-- <div class=\"dropdown-fixed-top\" id=\"dropdown-fixed-top\">\r\n\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t<p id=\"pilihDaftarIsi\">Table of Content<\/p>\r\n\t\t<p><i class=\"td-icon-menu-down\"><\/i><\/p>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t<div>\r\n\t\t<ul id=\"list_toc_top\" class='list_toc'><\/ul>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div> -->\r\n\r\n<div 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Supply chain disruptions, changing demand, and the growth of online retail have made manual tracking unreliable. Without accurate data, companies risk stockouts, excess inventory, and lost sales.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"576\">Many Australian businesses now see that traditional inventory methods cannot keep up. Poor stock visibility makes it harder to manage purchasing, fulfil orders, and maintain steady cash flow. Businesses need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/best-inventory-software\/\"><strong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"524\">stock control system in Australia<\/strong><\/a> that shows accurate inventory levels at all times.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"831\">This is where perpetual inventory becomes valuable. The system updates stock records continuously as products move through sales, deliveries, transfers, and returns. It helps businesses maintain accurate inventory data and make faster, better decisions.<\/p>\n<div><style>\r\n\t.takeaways-container {\r\n\t\tmargin: 20px 0;\r\n\t\tfont-family: sans-serif;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.box-content {\r\n\t\tbackground-color: #fffacd;\r\n\t\tbox-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n\t\tborder-radius: 25px;\r\n\t\tpadding: 25px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.title {\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 20px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.title p {\r\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\r\n\t\tbackground-color: #8A0E19;\r\n\t\tcolor: #ffffff;\r\n\t\tpadding: 8px 15px;\r\n\t\tborder-radius: 8px;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 22px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: bold;\r\n\t\tmargin: 0;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.item {\r\n\t\tdisplay: flex;\r\n\t\talign-items: flex-start;\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 12px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.item .circle {\r\n\t\twidth: 8px;\r\n\t\theight: 8px;\r\n\t\tbackground-color: #000000;\r\n\t\tborder-radius: 50%;\r\n\t\tmargin-right: 12px;\r\n\t\tflex-shrink: 0;\r\n\t\tmargin-top: 8px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.item p {\r\n\t\tmargin: 0;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 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class=\"content\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>Key Takeaways<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"main-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"list-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">    <div class=\"circle\"><\/div>    <p><a href=\"#perpetual-inventory-vs-periodic-inventory\">See how continuous inventory updates <\/a>provide stronger control compared to periodic stock counts.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"item\">    <div class=\"circle\"><\/div>    <p><a href=\"#key-components-of-a-perpetual-inventory-system\">Understand how barcode scanning<\/a>, valuation methods, and automated reorder points keep stock data accurate.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/inventory?medium=moneysite-banner\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Inventory.webp\" alt=\"Inventory Management\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-perpetual-inventory\"><strong>What Is Perpetual Inventory?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:fc9b2dc0-987e-40bc-b559-cb7f61f112b0-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"55bf0057-32bc-4f5d-8410-727727d14907\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1119\">Perpetual inventory is a stock management method that records inventory changes instantly using digital systems. Most businesses run it through point of sale systems and inventory software. Each sale or purchase updates stock levels automatically.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1367\">Unlike traditional systems that rely on occasional stock counts, perpetual inventory tracks inventory continuously. Businesses can see the exact quantity and value of goods at any moment. This gives managers a clearer picture of daily operations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1588\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The system also updates financial records such as cost of goods sold and inventory value. Because the data stays current, businesses can produce accurate reports without pausing operations for large manual stock counts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"perpetual-inventory-vs-periodic-inventory\"><strong>Perpetual Inventory vs. Periodic Inventory<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"242\">To understand the value of perpetual inventory, it helps to compare it with the older periodic system. The main difference lies in how often stock data updates and how much technology supports the process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"521\"><strong>Periodic inventory<\/strong>\u00a0relies on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/periodic-inventory-system\/\"><strong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"886\">scheduled inventory check<\/strong><\/a> through physical stock counts. Businesses only calculate the actual inventory balance and cost of goods sold at the end of an accounting period. This method is cheaper to set up but leaves businesses without clear stock visibility between counts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"813\"><strong>Perpetual inventory<\/strong> updates stock records continuously as transactions occur. Systems automatically adjust inventory after every sale, delivery, return, or transfer. Although the setup costs more, businesses benefit from fewer stockouts, lower holding costs, and better operational control.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a detailed breakdown of how the two systems compare across various operational metrics:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\">\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Perpetual Inventory<\/th>\n<th>Periodic Inventory<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Data Updates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Continuous and real-time.<\/td>\n<td>Only at the end of an accounting period.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Calculated automatically with every sale.<\/td>\n<td>Calculated manually after a physical count.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Technology Required<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>High (Software, POS, Scanners, RFID).<\/td>\n<td>Low (Manual ledgers, basic spreadsheets).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Shrinkage Detection<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Identified quickly through cycle counting.<\/td>\n<td>Only identified at the end of the period.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Business Suitability<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Ideal for medium to large businesses, e-commerce, and high-volume retail.<\/td>\n<td>Suitable for very small businesses with low sales volume and high-ticket items.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Operational Disruption<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Minimal; utilizes ongoing cycle counts.<\/td>\n<td>High; often requires shutting down operations for full physical counts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1070\">A periodic system may still work for a small boutique selling a few high-value items each week. However, businesses that want to scale, sell across multiple channels, or manage complex supply chains usually move to perpetual inventory to stay competitive.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"key-components-of-a-perpetual-inventory-system\"><strong>Key Components of a Perpetual Inventory System<\/strong><\/h2>\n<style>\r\n    #custom-quote {\r\n        background-color: #f0f0f0;\r\n        padding: 20px;\r\n        border-radius: 12px;\r\n        margin: 20px;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        flex-direction: column;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #custom-quote .quote-body {\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        flex-direction: row;\r\n        align-items: flex-start;\r\n        gap: 15px;\r\n        font-size: 16px;\r\n        line-height: 1.5;\r\n        font-style: italic;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #custom-quote .quote-icon {\r\n        width: 40px;\r\n        height: 40px;\r\n        flex-shrink: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #custom-quote .quote-author-wrapper {\r\n        margin-top: 15px;\r\n        align-self: flex-start;\r\n        margin-left: 55px; \r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 0px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #custom-quote em {\r\n        font-family: 'Roboto Serif', serif !important;\r\n        font-size: 12px;\r\n        font-weight: bold;\r\n        font-style: normal;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n        #custom-quote {\r\n            margin: 15px 0;\r\n            padding: 15px;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        #custom-quote .quote-body {\r\n            gap: 12px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        #custom-quote .quote-author-wrapper {\r\n            margin-left: 52px;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media screen and (max-width: 480px) {\r\n        #custom-quote {\r\n            margin: 10px 0;\r\n            padding: 12px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        #custom-quote .quote-body {\r\n            font-size: 14px;\r\n            gap: 10px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        #custom-quote .quote-icon {\r\n            width: 32px;\r\n            height: 32px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        #custom-quote .quote-author-wrapper {\r\n            margin-top: 10px;\r\n            margin-left: 42px;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"custom-quote\">\r\n    <div class=\"quote-body\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/quote.webp\" alt=\"Quote Icon\" class=\"quote-icon\">\r\n        <div>\r\n            Perpetual inventory gives businesses real time control over their stock, helping them reduce errors, improve purchasing decisions, and keep operations running smoothly.        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"quote-author-wrapper\">\r\n        <em>Kaia Lockwood, Senior Product Manager<\/em>\r\n    <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1315\">A perpetual inventory system works through several connected tools and processes. Software, hardware, and accounting methods work together to keep stock data accurate and updated in real time.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Real-Time Stock Tracking<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1568\">Real time tracking forms the core of a perpetual system. A central inventory database records every stock movement across the business. When goods arrive, staff scan them into the system and stock levels update instantly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1815\">The same process happens when items are sold, transferred, or shipped. Businesses with multiple warehouses or retail locations can see exactly where inventory sits at any moment. This helps prevent selling products that are already out of stock.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Inventory Valuation Methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"2036\">Perpetual systems also calculate the value of inventory as stock moves. To do this correctly, businesses choose a valuation method that determines how the cost of goods sold is recorded.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2252\">Common methods include FIFO, which sells older stock first, LIFO, which uses the newest stock first, and weighted average cost. The system applies the chosen method automatically so financial reports stay accurate.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 22px;\">Barcode and RFID Integration<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2480\">Most perpetual systems use barcode or RFID technology to capture stock data quickly. Staff scan items during receiving, storage, picking, and shipping to update inventory without manual entry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2716\">Barcodes require a scanner to read each item directly, which makes them affordable and widely used. RFID technology uses radio signals to scan multiple items at once, allowing warehouses to track pallets or shipments almost instantly.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Automated Reorder Points<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2922\">Perpetual inventory systems can also automate purchasing decisions. The system monitors stock levels and compares them with preset minimum quantities known as reorder points.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"3139\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">When stock falls below the threshold, the system can trigger<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/stock-replenishment\/\"> <strong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1282\">inventory refilling<\/strong><\/a> by generating a purchase order or alerting the purchasing team. Advanced systems also analyse sales trends and supplier lead times to adjust reorder levels automatically.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-implement-a-perpetual-inventory-system\"><strong>Implementing a Perpetual Inventory System<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-1536x857.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-2048x1143.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-753x420.webp 753w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-696x388.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-1068x596.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-1920x1072.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"277\">Moving from manual stock tracking to a perpetual system takes planning and coordination. Businesses must prepare their data, systems, and teams before switching. A structured rollout helps reduce errors and keeps operations stable.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 1: Audit and Organise Existing Stock Data<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"523\">Start with a full physical stock count to create an accurate baseline. Clean up outdated SKUs, fix unit errors, and standardise product names. Clear bin locations and labels also help staff track items more easily.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 2: Set Up Product Codes and Cost Methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"791\">Each product needs a unique identifier such as an SKU or UPC. Add important details like supplier information, weight, and lead time. Finance teams should also select the inventory valuation method before the system goes live.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 3: Integrate with Sales and Purchasing Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1088\">Inventory software must connect with POS systems, e-commerce platforms, and accounting tools. These integrations ensure every sale, return, or purchase updates stock records automatically. Testing helps confirm that data flows correctly between systems.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 4: Train Staff and Go Live<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1349\">Staff training is critical before launching the system. Employees need clear procedures for receiving goods, returns, and damaged items. Many businesses roll out the system gradually, starting with one product category or location.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 5: Monitor Accuracy and Reconcile Regularly<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1579\">Even automated systems need regular checks. Businesses should run cycle counts where small groups of items are counted weekly or monthly. This helps detect errors early and keeps inventory records reliable.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"perpetual-inventory-across-industries\"><strong>Perpetual Inventory Across Industries<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1803\">Perpetual inventory supports many industries, but each sector uses it differently. Real time tracking helps businesses manage stock, reduce risk, and improve operational visibility.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Retail and Omnichannel E-commerce:<\/strong>\n<p data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"2067\">Retailers rely on perpetual inventory to manage both physical stores and online shops. Real time data allows services like buy online and pick up in store. Accurate stock levels also help prevent overselling and backorders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manufacturing:<\/strong>\n<p data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2336\">Manufacturers track raw materials, work in progress, and finished products. A perpetual system connects with production planning tools to monitor materials as they move through the assembly process. This reduces delays caused by missing components.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals:<\/strong>\n<p data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2595\">Hospitals and pharmacies must track medical supplies carefully. Perpetual systems monitor batch numbers, locations, and expiration dates. If a product recall occurs, staff can quickly locate and remove the affected items.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food and Beverage:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Food businesses deal with products that expire quickly. Perpetual inventory helps track stock levels and expiry dates in real time. This supports FIFO practices and reduces waste across the supply chain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"common-perpetual-inventory-mistakes-to-avoid\"><strong>Common Perpetual Inventory Mistakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"3034\">Even with strong systems, businesses can make mistakes that reduce accuracy. Understanding common issues helps prevent stock discrepancies and operational problems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3270\">One common mistake is ignoring physical stock conditions. If damaged items are discarded without recording them in the system, the data becomes inaccurate. This creates ghost inventory where stock appears available but does not exist.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3475\">Another issue involves poorly managed returns. Returned products must be inspected and scanned back into the system properly. Skipping this step can distort stock levels and trigger unnecessary reorders.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3710\">Businesses also struggle when an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/inventory-management-system\"><strong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"119\">inventory management solution<\/strong><\/a> does not connect properly. Poor integration forces manual data entry, increasing errors and slowing operations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"best-practices-for-perpetual-inventory-management\"><strong>Best Practices for Perpetual Inventory Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Perpetual-Inventory2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Perpetual-Inventory2.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Perpetual-Inventory2-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Perpetual-Inventory2-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Perpetual-Inventory2-150x75.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Perpetual-Inventory2-696x348.webp 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3930\">Strong processes help businesses keep perpetual inventory systems accurate and efficient. The following practices support reliable data and smoother inventory operations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1c250wl\" data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3960\"><strong>Run Regular Cycle Counts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"4200\">Cycle counting checks small groups of items regularly instead of performing large annual counts. Businesses often prioritise high value products and fast moving stock. This approach helps detect discrepancies before they affect customers.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Automate Data Entry\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4227\" data-end=\"4449\">Manual entry increases the chance of mistakes. Barcode scanners, mobile devices, and RFID tools allow staff to capture stock data quickly. Automated supplier notifications can also preload delivery details into the system.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Keep Supplier Updated<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4483\" data-end=\"4691\">Accurate supplier lead times are essential for automated reordering. If supplier delivery times change, businesses must update the system immediately. This prevents stockouts and improves purchasing accuracy.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Use a Dedicated Inventory Software<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:fc9b2dc0-987e-40bc-b559-cb7f61f112b0-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4b2e6505-e6fa-4291-af24-53a7fa08ae7b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"4731\" data-end=\"4958\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Spreadsheets often fail as inventory complexity grows. Businesses benefit from using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/inventory\"><strong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1693\">stock management software<\/strong><\/a> or ERP systems that centralise data. 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class=\"hashy-card-chat-name\">Hashy AI<\/p>\r\n                                        <p class=\"hashy-card-chat-role\">Your AI Assistant<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"hashy-card-chat-dots\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                    <span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"hashy-card-chat-body\">\r\n                                <div class=\"hashy-card-chat-stream\"\r\n                                     data-avatar-hashy=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/avatar-hashy.webp\"\r\n                                     data-avatar-user=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/avatar-hannah.webp\">\r\n                                <!-- 1. Hashy: Low Stock Warning card (Light Switch W324) -->\r\n                                <div class=\"hashy-msg is-incoming\" data-step=\"1\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hashy-msg-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/avatar-hashy.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"hashy-bubble hashy-bubble-white hashy-bubble-card\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"hashy-stock-card\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"hashy-stock-head\">\r\n                                                <span>Low Stock Warning<\/span>\r\n                                                <svg class=\"hashy-warn-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.43 8.97C6.86 4.66 8.07 2.5 10 2.5s3.14 2.16 5.57 6.47l.3.54c2.02 3.58 3.03 5.37 2.12 6.68-.91 1.31-3.17 1.31-7.69 1.31H9.7c-4.52 0-6.78 0-7.69-1.31-.92-1.31.09-3.1 2.11-6.68l.3-.54zM10 6.04a.62.62 0 0 1 .62.63v4.16a.62.62 0 0 1-1.25 0V6.67a.62.62 0 0 1 .63-.63zm0 8.13a.83.83 0 1 0 0-1.67.83.83 0 0 0 0 1.67z\" fill=\"#BD1E2D\"\/><\/svg>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"hashy-stock-divider\"><\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"hashy-stock-row\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"hashy-stock-thumb\">\r\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/product-lightswitch.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"hashy-stock-info\">\r\n                                                    <p class=\"hashy-stock-name\">Light Switch W324<\/p>\r\n                                                    <p class=\"hashy-stock-sku\">LS-2852<\/p>\r\n                                                    <span class=\"hashy-stock-pill hashy-stock-pill-ok\">Last Updated: 2 Seconds Ago<\/span>\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"hashy-stock-progress\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"hashy-stock-bar\"><span style=\"width:20%\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n                                                <span class=\"hashy-stock-pill hashy-stock-pill-low\">92 pcs<\/span>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <!-- 2. Projection -->\r\n                                <div class=\"hashy-msg is-incoming hashy-msg-narrow\" data-step=\"2\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hashy-msg-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/avatar-hashy.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"hashy-bubble hashy-bubble-white\"><span class=\"hashy-text-purple\"><strong>Light Switch W324<\/strong><\/span> is projected to run out in 3 days.<\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <!-- 3. PO draft prepared + document card -->\r\n                                <div class=\"hashy-msg is-incoming hashy-msg-narrow\" data-step=\"3\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hashy-msg-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/avatar-hashy.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"hashy-bubble hashy-bubble-white hashy-bubble-card hashy-bubble-doc\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"hashy-doc-tag\">\r\n                                            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 15 15\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M15 7.5A7.5 7.5 0 1 1 0 7.5a7.5 7.5 0 0 1 15 0zm-4.48-2.27a.55.55 0 0 1 0 .8L6.77 9.77a.55.55 0 0 1-.8 0l-1.5-1.5a.55.55 0 0 1 .8-.8l1.1 1.1 3.36-3.34a.55.55 0 0 1 .79 0z\" fill=\"#2FB71C\"\/><\/svg>\r\n                                            <p><span class=\"hashy-text-purple\"><strong>Purchase order<\/strong><\/span> draft prepared<\/p>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                        \r\n                                        <div class=\"hashy-doc-card\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"hashy-doc-preview\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"hashy-doc-head\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"hashy-doc-head-text\">\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-title\">Purchase order<\/p>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-num\">Purchase order Number #PO-3162-01<\/p>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hashy-doc-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/doc-logo-inventory.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"hashy-doc-divider\"><\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"hashy-doc-fromto\">\r\n                                                    <div>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-label\">From:<\/p>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-co\">TerraCore Materials<\/p>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-addr\">789 Enterprise Avenue, Floor 2,<br>Metropolis, Stockholm<\/p>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-label\">to:<\/p>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-co\">Buildronix Materials<\/p>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-addr\">45 Evergreen Lane, Suite 102,<br>Brookfield, NY, 11234<\/p>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"hashy-doc-attach\">\r\n                                                <span class=\"hashy-doc-pdf-badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 25\" width=\"20\" height=\"25\"><path d=\"M2 0h12l4 5v18a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V2a2 2 0 0 1 2-2z\" fill=\"#E5252A\"\/><path d=\"M14 0v5h4z\" fill=\"#FF5757\"\/><text x=\"4\" y=\"22\" font-family=\"Arial,sans-serif\" font-weight=\"700\" font-size=\"6\" fill=\"#fff\">PDF<\/text><\/svg>\r\n                                                <\/span>\r\n                                                <div class=\"hashy-doc-attach-meta\">\r\n                                                    <p class=\"hashy-doc-file\">Purchase order [21\/04\/2026].pdf<\/p>\r\n                                                    <p class=\"hashy-doc-size\">1MB, PDF File<\/p>\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <span class=\"hashy-doc-cta\">View Document<\/span>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <!-- 4. User question (right) -->\r\n                                <div class=\"hashy-msg is-outgoing\" data-step=\"4\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"hashy-bubble hashy-bubble-purple\">Is the quantity <strong>already optimized?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hashy-msg-avatar hashy-msg-avatar-bordered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/avatar-hannah.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <!-- 5. 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Please<strong> inform the supplier.<\/strong><\/div>\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hashy-msg-avatar hashy-msg-avatar-bordered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/avatar-hannah.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <!-- 7. RFQ confirmation -->\r\n                                <div class=\"hashy-msg is-incoming hashy-msg-narrow\" data-step=\"7\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hashy-msg-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/avatar-hashy.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"hashy-bubble hashy-bubble-white\">\r\n                                        <span class=\"hashy-inline-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M16.5 9A7.5 7.5 0 1 1 1.5 9a7.5 7.5 0 0 1 15 0zm-4.48-2.27a.55.55 0 0 1 0 .8L8.27 11.27a.55.55 0 0 1-.8 0l-1.5-1.5a.55.55 0 0 1 .8-.8l1.1 1.1 3.4-3.34a.55.55 0 0 1 .76 0z\" fill=\"#2FB71C\"\/><\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        Request for Quotation is <span class=\"hashy-text-purple\"><strong>sent to 15 vendors.<\/strong><\/span>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div><\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <style>\r\n        \/* ============================================================\r\n         * Hashy banner \u2014 Figma 5181:2678 (1440 \u00d7 508). Stage rendered\r\n         * at exact Figma px values; outer wrapper scales it to fit any\r\n         * body-post container width via container queries.\r\n         * ============================================================ *\/\r\n        .hashy-banner-wrap {\r\n            container-type: inline-size !important;\r\n            container-name: hashybnr !important;\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            width: 100% !important;\r\n            max-width: 860px !important;        \/* locks the banner at the \"wider\r\n                                        blog 860px\" preview proportions\r\n                                        regardless of body-post width *\/\r\n            margin: 16px auto !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, sans-serif !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* Whole-banner link \u2014 wraps the entire frame so any click on the\r\n           card (background, mascot, chat preview) routes to the CTA URL.\r\n           The inner CTA is now a non-anchor span styled as a button. *\/\r\n        .hashy-banner-link {\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            color: inherit !important;\r\n            text-decoration: none !important;\r\n            cursor: pointer !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .hashy-banner-frame {\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            width: 100% !important;\r\n            aspect-ratio: 1440 \/ 508 !important;\r\n            border-radius: 16px !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n            background: #111 !important;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35) !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* The stage is rendered at the exact Figma frame size. The\r\n           transform: scale() shrinks it proportionally to fit the\r\n           container while preserving every pixel-level token.\r\n           tan(atan2(y, x)) is the standard CSS trig trick to turn the\r\n           length ratio (100cqw \/ 1440px) into a unitless number that\r\n           scale() will accept. *\/\r\n        .hashy-banner-stage {\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            top: 0 !important; left: 0 !important;\r\n            width: 1440px !important;\r\n            height: 508px !important;\r\n            transform-origin: top left !important;\r\n            transform: scale(tan(atan2(100cqw, 1440px))) !important;\r\n        }\r\n        \/* Fallback for browsers without CSS Trig support (pre-2023): the\r\n           stage simply renders left-aligned at design size with overflow\r\n           clipped, which is still readable. *\/\r\n        @supports not (transform: scale(tan(atan2(1px, 1px)))) {\r\n            .hashy-banner-stage { transform: none !important; }\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-banner-stage * { box-sizing: border-box !important; }\r\n        \/* Defensive overrides \u2014 Hashmicro WP theme rules like\r\n           `.tagdiv-type img { margin-bottom: 21px }` (specificity 0,1,1)\r\n           push our avatars \/ mascot \/ logo out of alignment. Selectors\r\n           below repeat the wrapper class so specificity is (0,2,1) and\r\n           wins regardless of theme load order. *\/\r\n        .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap img,\r\n        .hashy-banner-stage.hashy-banner-stage img {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            padding: 0 !important;\r\n            border: 0 !important;\r\n            max-width: none !important;\r\n            background: transparent !important;\r\n            vertical-align: middle !important;\r\n            box-shadow: none !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap p,\r\n        .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap h1, .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap h2,\r\n        .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap h3, .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap h4,\r\n        .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap h5, .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap h6 {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            padding: 0 !important;\r\n            text-indent: 0 !important;\r\n            background: transparent !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap a { text-decoration: none !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Background layers \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-bg {\r\n            position: absolute !important; inset: 0 !important;\r\n            border-radius: 16px !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n            pointer-events: none !important;\r\n            z-index: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-bg-fill { position: absolute !important; inset: 0 !important; background: #111 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-card-bg-stars {\r\n            position: absolute !important; inset: 0 !important;\r\n            width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important;\r\n            object-fit: cover !important;\r\n            mix-blend-mode: screen !important;\r\n            opacity: .56 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-bg-light {\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            inset: -6px 0 auto 0 !important;\r\n            width: 100% !important;\r\n            height: calc(100% + 12px) !important;\r\n            object-fit: cover !important;\r\n            mix-blend-mode: plus-lighter !important;\r\n            opacity: .54 !important;\r\n            filter: blur(16px) !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-bg-glow {\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            left: calc(50% - 480px) !important;\r\n            bottom: -110px !important;\r\n            width: 961px !important;\r\n            height: 222px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n            background: radial-gradient(ellipse 480px 111px at center, rgba(160,102,242,1) 0%, rgba(77,77,77,0) 100%) !important;\r\n            filter: blur(80px) !important;\r\n            opacity: .8 !important;\r\n            pointer-events: none !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Sparkle decorations (Figma px positions) \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-deco {\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            pointer-events: none !important;\r\n            z-index: 1 !important;\r\n            animation: hashyDecoFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-deco svg { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; display: block !important; }\r\n        .hashy-card-deco-1 { left: 334px !important; top: 399px !important; width: 121px !important; height: 35px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-card-deco-2 { left: 615px !important; top: 72px !important;  width: 121px !important; height: 35px !important; animation-delay: 1.3s !important; }\r\n        .hashy-card-deco-3 { right: 50.57px !important; top: -6px !important; width: 35px !important;  height: 95px !important; animation-delay: 2.4s !important; }\r\n        @keyframes hashyDecoFloat {\r\n            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0)    scale(1);    opacity: .9; }\r\n            50%      { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05); opacity: 1;  }\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Inner row \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-inner {\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            z-index: 2 !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: space-between !important;\r\n            gap: 48px !important;\r\n            padding: 64px 70px !important;\r\n            height: 100% !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Left column \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-left {\r\n            flex: 0 0 auto !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            align-items: flex-start !important;\r\n            gap: 32px !important;             \/* logo\u2192text tightened from 64 *\/\r\n            max-width: 660px !important;      \/* fits the longer Accounting copy on 3 lines *\/\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-logo {\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            height: 31.28px !important;\r\n            width: auto !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-text-block {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            align-items: flex-start !important;\r\n            gap: 32px !important;             \/* text\u2192button tightened from 56,\r\n                                                 brings CTA up + farther from\r\n                                                 banner bottom edge *\/\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-title {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\r\n            font-size: 46px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.25 !important;\r\n            color: #fff !important;\r\n            letter-spacing: -0.005em !important;\r\n            max-width: 660px !important;      \/* match left-column widening *\/\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-banner-stage .hashy-fg-grad {\r\n            display: inline-block !important;\r\n            background: linear-gradient(65deg, #8839E7 0%, #E391F4 74%, #8839E7 100%) !important;\r\n            -webkit-background-clip: text !important;\r\n            background-clip: text !important;\r\n            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;\r\n            color: transparent !important;\r\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* CTA \u2014 bumped up from Figma (14\u00d748 \/ 20px) so it stays visually\r\n           prominent after the stage scale-down (~0.44\u00d7 at 628 container).\r\n           Now: padding 22\u00d772, font 30, gap 14, sparkle 28. *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-cta {\r\n            display: inline-flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n            gap: 14px !important;\r\n            padding: 22px 72px !important;\r\n            background:\r\n                linear-gradient(#8839E7, #8839E7) padding-box,\r\n                linear-gradient(129deg, #fff 5%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 28%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 72%, #fff 94%) border-box !important;\r\n            border: 3px solid transparent !important;\r\n            border-radius: 99px !important;\r\n            color: #fff !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\r\n            font-size: 30px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.2 !important;\r\n            text-decoration: none !important;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(136, 57, 231, .45) !important;\r\n            transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, filter .25s ease !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-cta:hover {\r\n            transform: translateY(-2px) !important;\r\n            filter: brightness(1.08) !important;\r\n            color: #fff !important;\r\n            text-decoration: none !important;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(136, 57, 231, .6) !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-cta-spark { display: inline-flex !important; }\r\n        .hashy-card-cta-spark svg { display: block !important; width: 28px !important; height: 29px !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Right column (mascot + chat) \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-right {\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            flex: 0 0 auto !important;\r\n            width: 562px !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            padding-bottom: 24px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap img.hashy-card-mascot,\r\n        .hashy-banner-stage.hashy-banner-stage img.hashy-card-mascot,\r\n        .hashy-card-mascot {\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            width: 128px !important;\r\n            height: 194.4px !important;\r\n            margin: 0 0 -28px !important;        \/* overlap chat-window by 28px *\/\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            z-index: 1 !important;               \/* sits BEHIND chat window so the\r\n                                         bottom edge is hidden, giving\r\n                                         the peek-from-behind effect *\/\r\n            animation: hashyMascotBounce 3.5s ease-in-out infinite !important;\r\n            filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.45)) !important;\r\n        }\r\n        @keyframes hashyMascotBounce {\r\n            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0)    rotate(-2deg); }\r\n            50%      { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate( 2deg); }\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-window {\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            z-index: 2 !important;               \/* on top of mascot so the bottom\r\n                                         edge of the mascot is hidden\r\n                                         behind it (peek-through effect) *\/\r\n            width: 100% !important;\r\n            height: 278px !important;\r\n            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24) !important;\r\n            border-radius: 12px !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            gap: 20px !important;\r\n            padding: 0 0 10px !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n            box-shadow:\r\n                0 0 24px rgba(255,255,255,0.08),\r\n                0 0 40px rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;\r\n            backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;\r\n            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-window::before {\r\n            content: \"\" !important;\r\n            position: absolute !important; inset: 0 !important;\r\n            border-radius: inherit !important;\r\n            padding: 3px !important;\r\n            background: linear-gradient(134deg, #fff 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.16) 26%, rgba(255,255,255,0.16) 77%, #fff 100%) !important;\r\n            -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0) !important;\r\n            -webkit-mask-composite: xor !important;\r\n                    mask-composite: exclude !important;\r\n            pointer-events: none !important;\r\n            z-index: 3 !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* Chat header \u2014 increased top\/bottom padding (10\u219216) to keep\r\n           the avatar visibly clear of the dark header edges. *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-header {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: space-between !important;\r\n            padding: 16px 20px !important;\r\n            background: #111 !important;\r\n            border-radius: 13.474px 13.474px 0 0 !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            z-index: 1 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-id {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            gap: 11px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-avatar {\r\n            width: 40px !important; height: 40px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-avatar img {\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n            object-fit: cover !important;\r\n        }\r\n        \/* Two-line meta block \u2014 height locked to avatar so flex-center\r\n           on the parent aligns avatar mid-Y with text mid-Y exactly. *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-meta {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n            align-items: flex-start !important;\r\n            height: 40px !important;\r\n            text-align: left !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.15 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-name {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            color: #fff !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 17px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.2 !important;\r\n            text-align: left !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-role {\r\n            margin: 2px 0 0 !important;\r\n            color: #fff !important;\r\n            font-weight: 400 !important;\r\n            font-size: 11.5px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.2 !important;\r\n            text-align: left !important;\r\n            opacity: .85 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-dots { display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 8px !important; padding: 0 4px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-dots span { width: 10.12px !important; height: 10.12px !important; border-radius: 50% !important; background: #d9d9d9 !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* Chat body \/ stream *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-body { position: relative !important; flex: 1 1 auto !important; min-height: 0 !important; overflow: hidden !important; }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-stream {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            gap: 20px !important;\r\n            will-change: transform !important;\r\n            transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-stream.no-transition,\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-stream.no-transition .hashy-msg { transition: none !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* Message rows \u2014 softened easing + longer transitions for a calmer\r\n           reveal cadence. Bubble drops in from -10px with fade. *\/\r\n        .hashy-msg {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: flex-end !important;\r\n            gap: 18px !important;\r\n            padding: 0 28px !important;\r\n            opacity: 0 !important;\r\n            transform: translateY(-10px) !important;\r\n            transition: opacity .55s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.32,1),\r\n                        transform .65s cubic-bezier(.18,.86,.34,1.04) !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-msg.is-revealed { opacity: 1 !important; transform: translateY(0) !important; }\r\n        .hashy-msg.is-incoming { justify-content: flex-start !important; }\r\n        .hashy-msg.is-outgoing { justify-content: flex-end !important; padding: 0 28px 0 0 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-msg.hashy-msg-narrow { padding: 0 24px !important; }\r\n\r\n        .hashy-msg-avatar {\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            width: 40px !important; height: 40px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n            object-fit: cover !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n            background: #fff !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-msg-avatar-bordered {\r\n            border: 1.82px solid #fff !important;\r\n            background: #8839E7 !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* Bubbles *\/\r\n        .hashy-bubble {\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            padding: 10px 14px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 5px !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 14.5px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.18) !important;\r\n            max-width: 320px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-bubble strong { font-weight: 700 !important; }\r\n\r\n        .hashy-bubble-white { background: #fff !important; color: #353535 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-bubble-white::before {\r\n            content: \"\" !important;\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            left: -7px !important; top: 0 !important;\r\n            width: 0 !important; height: 0 !important;\r\n            border-style: solid !important;\r\n            border-width: 0 17px 16px 0 !important;\r\n            border-color: transparent #fff transparent transparent !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-text-purple { color: #8839E7 !important; font-weight: 800 !important; }\r\n\r\n        .hashy-bubble-purple { background: #8839E7 !important; color: #fff !important; }\r\n        .hashy-bubble-purple::after {\r\n            content: \"\" !important;\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            right: -7px !important; top: 0 !important;\r\n            width: 0 !important; height: 0 !important;\r\n            border-style: solid !important;\r\n            border-width: 0 0 16px 17px !important;\r\n            border-color: transparent transparent #8839E7 transparent !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-bubble-wide { width: 380px !important; max-width: 100% !important; }\r\n\r\n        .hashy-bubble-typing {\r\n            display: inline-flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n            gap: 4px !important;\r\n            padding: 9px 14px !important;\r\n            min-width: 50px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-bubble-typing .hashy-dot {\r\n            width: 6px !important; height: 6px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n            background: #fff !important;\r\n            opacity: .9 !important;\r\n            animation: hashyDot 1.2s ease-in-out infinite !important;\r\n        }\r\n        \/* White bubble typing dots \u2014 purple to be visible on white bg *\/\r\n        .hashy-bubble-white.hashy-bubble-typing .hashy-dot {\r\n            background: #8839E7 !important;\r\n            opacity: .55 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-bubble-typing .hashy-dot:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .18s !important; }\r\n        .hashy-bubble-typing .hashy-dot:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .36s !important; }\r\n        @keyframes hashyDot {\r\n            0%, 60%, 100% { transform: translateY(0);   opacity: .55; }\r\n            30%           { transform: translateY(-4px); opacity: 1;   }\r\n        }\r\n        \/* Typing rows are dynamically injected by JS before each real\r\n           message; remove them from the natural flow when fading out\r\n           (gives the impression the bubble morphs into the real text).\r\n           Center-align so the small typing bubble sits vertically\r\n           against the avatar instead of dropping to flex-end. *\/\r\n        .hashy-typing-row {\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .45s ease, max-height .45s ease !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-typing-row.is-fading {\r\n            opacity: 0 !important;\r\n            transform: translateY(-4px) !important;\r\n            max-height: 0 !important;\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .hashy-bubble-card { padding: 10px !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* Sales: Bright Technology contact card *\/\r\n        .hashy-contact-card { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; gap: 5px !important; width: 256px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-contact-row {\r\n            display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 8px !important;\r\n            border-bottom: 0.5px solid #d9d9d9 !important;\r\n            padding-bottom: 12px !important;\r\n            height: 57px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-contact-logo {\r\n            width: 45px !important; height: 45px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n            background: #fff !important;\r\n            display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-contact-logo img { display: block !important; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: cover !important; }\r\n        .hashy-contact-meta {\r\n            flex: 1 1 auto !important;\r\n            min-width: 0 !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-contact-name {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\r\n            font-size: 14px !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n            line-height: 20px !important;\r\n            white-space: nowrap !important; overflow: hidden !important; text-overflow: ellipsis !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-contact-email {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-weight: 400 !important;\r\n            font-size: 12px !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n            line-height: 20px !important;\r\n            white-space: nowrap !important; overflow: hidden !important; text-overflow: ellipsis !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-contact-cog {\r\n            width: 16px !important; height: 16px !important;\r\n            display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-contact-actions { display: flex !important; gap: 8px !important; padding-top: 6px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-contact-actions span {\r\n            flex: 1 1 0 !important;\r\n            min-width: 0 !important;\r\n            height: 28px !important;\r\n            background: #f6f6f6 !important;\r\n            border-radius: 4px !important;\r\n            display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-contact-actions svg { display: block !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* Inventory: Low Stock card \u2014 Figma 5311:1473 (171px content) *\/\r\n        .hashy-stock-card {\r\n            display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            gap: 8px !important;\r\n            width: 171px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-head {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: space-between !important;\r\n            gap: 11px !important;\r\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\r\n            font-size: 14px !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-warn-icon { flex-shrink: 0 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-stock-divider { height: 0.5px !important; background: #d9d9d9 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-stock-row {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n            gap: 10px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-thumb {\r\n            width: 42px !important; height: 42px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 3px !important;\r\n            border: 0.8px solid #ddd !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n            background: #fff !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-thumb img { display: block !important; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: contain !important; }\r\n        .hashy-stock-info { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; gap: 3px !important; width: 119px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-stock-name {\r\n            margin: 0 !important; font-weight: 500 !important; font-size: 12.5px !important; color: #353535 !important; line-height: 1.25 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-sku {\r\n            margin: 0 !important; font-weight: 500 !important; font-size: 8px !important; color: #353535 !important; line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-progress {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            gap: 8px !important;\r\n            width: 100% !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-bar {\r\n            flex: 1 1 auto !important;\r\n            min-width: 0 !important;\r\n            height: 7px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 24px !important;\r\n            background: rgba(196, 196, 196, .24) !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-bar span {\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            height: 100% !important;\r\n            background: #BD1E2D !important;\r\n            border-radius: 24px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-pill {\r\n            display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center !important;\r\n            padding: 2px 4px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 2px !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 6px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            white-space: nowrap !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-pill-ok { background: #DDFCD4 !important; color: #1A8707 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-stock-pill-low {\r\n            background: #FFEBEB !important;\r\n            color: #90191C !important;\r\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\r\n            font-size: 7px !important;\r\n            padding: 1px 4px !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .hashy-check { vertical-align: -3px !important; margin-left: 3px !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-inline-icon { display: inline-flex !important; vertical-align: -3px !important; margin-right: 4px !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Document card (Quotation\/Purchase order) \u2014 Figma 5298:2969\r\n           Sales \/ 5298:3099 Inventory. Bubble widened to 380px and\r\n           internal paddings\/gaps tightened so the full preview + From\/To\r\n           + attachment + CTA fit inside the 278px chat viewport\r\n           without the View Document button getting clipped. \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-bubble-doc {\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            align-items: stretch !important;\r\n            gap: 8px !important;\r\n            width: 380px !important;\r\n            padding: 9px 12px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-tag {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            gap: 4px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-tag p,\r\n        .hashy-doc-tag-text {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 13.5px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.35 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-card {\r\n            background: #FAFAFA !important;\r\n            border-radius: 2.6px !important;\r\n            padding: 6px !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            gap: 5px !important;\r\n            width: 100% !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-preview {\r\n            background: #fff !important;\r\n            border: 0.7px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1) !important;\r\n            border-radius: 4.8px 4.8px 0 0 !important;\r\n            padding: 5px 6px !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            gap: 2.5px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-head {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: flex-start !important;\r\n            justify-content: space-between !important;\r\n            gap: 6px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-head-text { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; }\r\n        .hashy-doc-title {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\r\n            font-size: 10.9px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-num {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 5.4px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.2 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n            opacity: .5 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-logo {\r\n            width: 20px !important;\r\n            height: 17px !important;\r\n            object-fit: contain !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-divider {\r\n            height: 0.7px !important;\r\n            background: rgba(0,0,0,.1) !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-fromto {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            justify-content: space-between !important;\r\n            gap: 8px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-fromto > div {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-label {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 400 !important;\r\n            font-size: 5.4px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n            opacity: .5 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-co {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\r\n            font-size: 5.4px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            color: #2C2C2C !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-addr {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 5.4px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            color: #2C2C2C !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-attach {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            gap: 6px !important;\r\n            padding: 0 2px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-pdf-badge {\r\n            display: inline-flex !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-pdf-badge svg { display: block !important; width: 20px !important; height: 25px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-doc-attach-meta { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; min-width: 0 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-doc-file {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 10px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n            white-space: nowrap !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n            text-overflow: ellipsis !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-size {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 10px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            color: #ABAAAA !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-cta {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n            background: #8839E7 !important;\r\n            color: #fff !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\r\n            font-size: 10px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            padding: 5px 8px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 3.4px !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Accounting: XLSX Financial Report card \u2014 Figma 5316:1700 \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-bubble-xlsx {\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            align-items: stretch !important;\r\n            gap: 8px !important;\r\n            width: 280px !important;\r\n            padding: 10px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-row {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            gap: 10px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-icon {\r\n            display: inline-flex !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-icon svg { display: block !important; width: 24px !important; height: 28px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-meta { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; min-width: 0 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-name {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\r\n            font-size: 13px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.3 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-size {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 10.5px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            color: #888 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-actions { display: flex !important; gap: 8px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-actions span {\r\n            flex: 1 1 0 !important;\r\n            display: inline-flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n            background: #F1F1F1 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 12px !important;\r\n            padding: 6px 10px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 4px !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 HR: Attendance Report card \u2014 Figma 5287:1171 \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-bubble-attendance {\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            align-items: stretch !important;\r\n            gap: 10px !important;\r\n            width: 270px !important;\r\n            padding: 10px 12px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-head {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: space-between !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-title {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\r\n            font-size: 13px !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-month {\r\n            display: inline-flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            gap: 4px !important;\r\n            background: #F1F1F1 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 10px !important;\r\n            padding: 3px 8px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 4px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-month svg { display: inline-block !important; }\r\n        .hashy-att-body {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            gap: 12px !important;\r\n            padding: 4px 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-donut {\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            width: 80px !important;\r\n            height: 80px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n            background: conic-gradient(\r\n                #8839E7 0deg 315deg,        \/* 21\/24 = 87.5% = 315deg \u2014 Present *\/\r\n                #FEA110 315deg 345deg,      \/* 2\/24  = 8.3%  = 30deg  \u2014 Annual Leave *\/\r\n                #BD1E2D 345deg 360deg       \/* 1\/24  = 4.2%  = 15deg  \u2014 Sick Leave *\/\r\n            ) !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-donut::before {\r\n            content: \"\" !important;\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            inset: 12px !important;\r\n            background: #fff !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-donut-center {\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            inset: 0 !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n            text-align: center !important;\r\n            z-index: 1 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-donut-num {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\r\n            font-size: 18px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-donut-label {\r\n            margin: 1px 0 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 7.5px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.2 !important;\r\n            color: #888 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-legend {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            gap: 6px !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-size: 10.5px !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-legend > div {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: flex-start !important;\r\n            gap: 6px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.25 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-legend strong { font-weight: 700 !important; font-size: 11px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-att-dot {\r\n            width: 10px !important; height: 10px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 2px !important;\r\n            margin-top: 2px !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-dot-1 { background: #8839E7 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-att-dot-2 { background: #FEA110 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-att-dot-3 { background: #BD1E2D !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Mobile (< 480px container): unscale + stack vertically.\r\n           Layout order: text on TOP, chat card on BOTTOM. Text\/button\r\n           rendered center-aligned. Above 480 the desktop side-by-side\r\n           layout stays \u2014 it just scales down via transform. \u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        @container hashybnr (max-width: 479.99px) {\r\n            .hashy-banner-frame {\r\n                aspect-ratio: auto !important;\r\n                border-radius: 14px !important;\r\n            }\r\n            .hashy-banner-stage {\r\n                position: static !important;\r\n                width: 100% !important;\r\n                height: auto !important;\r\n                transform: none !important;\r\n            }\r\n            .hashy-card-deco-1, .hashy-card-deco-2 { display: none !important; }\r\n            .hashy-card-deco-3 { right: 12px !important; top: 0 !important; width: 24px !important; height: 70px !important; }\r\n            .hashy-card-bg-glow { left: 50% !important; transform: translateX(-50%) !important; width: 90% !important; }\r\n\r\n            .hashy-card-inner {\r\n                flex-direction: column !important; 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Instead of relying on occasional counts, companies can track every sale, delivery, and return instantly. This improves purchasing decisions, reduces stockouts, and supports better financial reporting.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"643\">As supply chains grow more complex, real time inventory data becomes essential for efficient operations. Businesses that adopt a well integrated system gain stronger control over stock and cash flow. 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