--- title: How to Manage Your Battery Inventory description: For battery dealers, knowing which batteries to stock and how to keep them at their peak before sale is crucial to giving your customers the best product. image: https://www.crownbattery.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/201802-Crown-Battery-how-to-manage-your-battery-inventory.jpg --- [![logo-2](https://www.crownbattery.com/hubfs/2020%20IMAGES/LP%20Images/IMG/homepage-template/logo-2.png)logo-2 ](https://www.crownbattery.com) Menu - [Motive Power](https://www.crownbattery.com/ind-motive-power) - [Electric Forklifts & Pallet Jacks](https://www.crownbattery.com/electric-forklifts-pallet-trucks) - [Industrial Charging Systems](https://www.crownbattery.com/industrial-charging-systems) - [Electric Mining Machinery](https://www.crownbattery.com/electric-mining-machinery) - [Automated Guided Vehicles](https://www.crownbattery.com/automated-guided-vehicles) - [Railroad & Stationary Generator Systems](https://www.crownbattery.com/railroad-stationary-generator-systems) ![Nav-Image-Industrial](https://www.crownbattery.com/hubfs/Mockup%20Images/Nav-Image-Industrial.jpg) #### Motive Power Batteries From industrial to renewable energy, our batteries deliver the power you need—built to last, engineered for performance. - [Transportation](https://www.crownbattery.com/crown-battery-sli) - [Material Handling](https://www.crownbattery.com/material-handling-battery) - [Golf, Utility & LSEV](https://www.crownbattery.com/golf-utility-lsev) - [Trucking, Heavy Equipment, Agriculture, Transit & First Response](https://www.crownbattery.com/trucking-heavy-equipment-agriculture-transit-first-response) - [Automotive Aftermarket](https://www.crownbattery.com/automotive-aftermarket) - [Rental Equipment, MEWPS & Traffic Management](https://www.crownbattery.com/rental-equipment-mewps-traffic-management) - [Floor Care & Cleaning Equipment](https://www.crownbattery.com/floor-care-cleaning-equipment) - [Marine/Recreational Watercraft](https://www.crownbattery.com/marine-recreational-watercraft) - [Renewable Energy Storage](https://www.crownbattery.com/renewable-energy-storage) - [Power Management](https://www.crownbattery.com/power-management) ![Nav-Image-SLI](https://www.crownbattery.com/hubfs/Mockup%20Images/Nav-Image-SLI.jpg) #### Transportation | Energy Storage Batteries Powering your vehicle with durable, high-performance SLI batteries built for reliability and longevity. - [Power.Match.](https://www.crownbattery.com/power-match) - Resources - [Resources - Motive Power ](https://www.crownbattery.com/resources-motive-power) - [Resources - Transportation & Energy Storage](https://www.crownbattery.com/resources-transportation-energy) - [Blog](https://www.crownbattery.com/news) - [Webinars](https://www.crownbattery.com/webinars) - [Events](https://www.crownbattery.com/events) - [Glossary of Terms](https://www.crownbattery.com/glossary-of-terms) ![Transportation-SAFTEY-FIRST](https://www.crownbattery.com/hubfs/Mockup%20Images/Transportation-SAFTEY-FIRST.jpg) #### Explore Our Power & Energy Resources Access expert insights, industry guides, and educational resources to power your success. - [Find a Dealer](https://www.crownbattery.com/how-to-buy) - About Us - [About Us](https://www.crownbattery.com/about-us) - [Quality](https://www.crownbattery.com/quality) - [Sustainability](https://www.crownbattery.com/sustainability) - [Safety](https://www.crownbattery.com/safety) - [Careers](https://www.crownbattery.com/employment) ![crown-world-smal-min](https://www.crownbattery.com/hubfs/Mockup%20Images/crown-world-smal-min.jpg) #### Get to Know Crown Battery Learn about our legacy, commitment to innovation, and the power behind our solutions. 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It is necessary, however, especially for battery dealers, to pay close attention to what you’re stocking and how you’re storing that stock. We’ve put together some tips for maintaining a well-planned battery inventory. ## **Understanding Your Customer Base** The first questions that need to be answered for effective management of your battery inventory are those related to your customers. Dealers understand regional and local markets in a way that manufacturers have a difficult time achieving, and this relationship is precisely what can help you succeed. Obviously you want to stock the batteries and tools that your customers will buy. But which ones are those? - **What batteries do they use? **Do you work in a community that loves [boating](https://www.crownbattery.com/news/how-a-deep-cycle-marine-battery-works)? Do residents need cars to get around, or do you live in a city where they can rely on public transportation? Is there a strong manufacturing or construction industry presence that relies on [heavy machinery](https://www.crownbattery.com/crown-battery-heavy-duty-farm-equipment)? What’s the age demographic? Do people play [golf](https://www.crownbattery.com/news/how-to-install-6-volt-golf-cart-batteries)? Do they go [camping](https://www.crownbattery.com/crown-battery-marine-recreational-vehicles)? The list goes on. Understanding where and how batteries are relevant to your community can help you provide them with the products they need. - **Do they need continuing service? **If your customers don’t have the time, resources, or willingness to maintain their own batteries, testing and maintenance services may be something to consider. If you find that servicing batteries makes good business sense in your area, you’ll need the right equipment, such as [industrial chargers](https://www.crownbattery.com/news/what-is-the-right-battery-charger-for-my-industrial-battery) and cleaners. ## **Battery Inventory Management** Once you’ve determined what inventory you should buy, the next step is figuring out how to [manage that inventory](https://www.crownbattery.com/news/parts-of-a-deep-cycle-battery). Here are some frequently asked questions. ### Storage - How do I store batteries before they’re sold? Batteries should always be stored upright and be easy to access. Roller racks make it easy to rotate stock and organize your stores, but shelving where the product is accessible from both sides work with just a little more effort. - Do environmental factors matter? For optimal performance, batteries should be stored in a cool, dry place. Batteries stored in especially cold or warm environments need to be examined and maintained more frequently for water levels, sulfation, and charge. ### Stock Rotation - Why is stock rotation important? First in first out (FIFO) inventory management should be applied, as batteries have a shelf life. Quality batteries can last for years with [proper maintenance](https://www.crownbattery.com/news/battery-maintenance-tips-getting-the-most-out-of-your-industrial-battery), customers want to be assured that they’re getting the best product. Rotating stock allows you to keep your battery inventory as fresh as possible. - How do I implement stock rotation practices? Keep detailed records of shipments and adhere to the FIFO rule. This will also help you know when it’s time to order more. ### Battery Maintenance - Why do batteries need to be maintained on-shelf? All lead batteries slowly self-discharge, even when they’re not in use. 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