In 2026, business leaders are no longer just reacting to supply chain breaks—they are making a strategic pivot toward data-driven resilience and operational discipline.
For any business that tracks materials, tools, and equipment, staying competitive in 2026 requires more than a gut feeling. It requires a clear-eyed understanding of the economic forces and technological shifts currently redrawing the inventory landscape.
Download our free 2026 State of Inventory Report to get the critical data and insights you need to navigate this unpredictable environment with confidence. Inside, you’ll find:
- The $1.30 Factor: Why every $1 of inventory actually costs U.S. businesses up to 30% more in hidden carrying costs—and how to reclaim that capital.
- The Resilience Shift: Why 93% of executives are moving away from “Just-in-Time” toward technology-backed supply chain visibility.
- Sector-Specific Insights: A deep dive into the unique inventory pressures facing Construction, Manufacturing, Field Services, and Healthcare in 2026.
- The AI & Automation Roadmap: How businesses are leveraging smart tech to save an average of 5–10 hours of manual work every week.
2026 State of Inventory Report
Download the report for insights on:
- The inventory landscape
- Modernizing inventory management
- Inventory best practices
About Sortly

Sortly is an inventory management solution that helps you track, manage, and organize your inventory from any device, in any location. We’re an easy-to-use inventory software that’s perfect for large or small businesses. Sortly builds inventory tracking seamlessly into your workday so you can save time and money, satisfy your customers, and help your business succeed.
With Sortly, you can track inventory, supplies, parts, tools, assets like equipment and machinery, and anything else that matters to your business. It comes equipped with smart features like barcoding & QR coding, low stock alerts, customizable folders, data-rich reporting, and much more. Best of all, you can update inventory right from your smartphone, whether you’re on the job, in the warehouse, or on the go.
Whether you’re just getting started with inventory management or you’re an expert looking for a more efficient solution, we can transform how your company manages inventory—so you can focus on building your business. That’s why over 15,000 businesses globally trust us as their inventory management solution.
Start your two-week free trial of Sortly today.