The verdict in three sentences
Custom inventory management software for a manufacturer in Dubai costs between 6,000,000 and 14,000,000 FCFA (about 9,000-21,000 EUR) in 2026. Multi-warehouse management, lot traceability and reorder alerts are the blocks that remove stockouts and overstock. The timeline is 4 to 6 months, with an operational core by month 3.
Pricing by module
A manufacturer must secure three flows: raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods. Each module answers a reliability or compliance need.
| Module | 2026 range (FCFA) | Indicative timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Stock core (in, out, valuation) | 3,500,000 - 7,000,000 | 2 - 4 months |
| Multi-warehouse management | 2,000,000 | 4 - 5 weeks |
| Lot traceability and expiry | 2,500,000 | 5 - 6 weeks |
| Reorder alerts and thresholds | 1,500,000 | 3 - 4 weeks |
| Barcode scan in/out | 1,800,000 | 4 - 5 weeks |
| Stock and rotation dashboards | 1,500,000 | 2 - 3 weeks |
A manufacturer starts around 7,000,000 - 8,000,000 FCFA (core, multi-warehouse, alerts). With full lot traceability and scanning, the budget reaches 12,000,000 - 14,000,000 FCFA.
What securing stock returns
Stockouts and overstock cost twice: lost sales on one side, tied-up cash on the other. Here is the typical 2026 impact at an SME manufacturer.
| Indicator | Before software | After software |
|---|---|---|
| Material stockouts / month | 8 - 15 | 2 - 4 |
| Tied-up overstock | 15 - 25% of stock | 6 - 10% |
| Inventory accuracy | 90 - 94% | 98 - 99% |
| Stock-count time | 4 - 6 days | 1 - 2 days |
| Lot traceability on recall | Manual, slow | Immediate |
Mini case study
Layla, director of a food-processing manufacturer in Dubai, ties up an average of 80,000,000 FCFA in stock. A 20% overstock represents 16,000,000 FCFA of idle cash. Bringing it down to 8% with reorder alerts and multi-warehouse frees 9,600,000 FCFA of cash. The 8,500,000 FCFA software investment is thus covered in year one by freed cash alone, before counting fewer stockouts and lot traceability that secures any recall.
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What is the minimum budget in Dubai in 2026?
Budget 6,000,000 to 8,000,000 FCFA for the core, multi-warehouse management and reorder alerts. That scope cuts stockouts and overstock fastest.
Is lot traceability useful outside food?
Yes, whenever you have recall or warranty obligations (chemicals, cosmetics, parts). At 2,500,000 FCFA, it makes a recall immediate instead of days of searching.
Is barcode scanning mandatory?
No, but at 1,800,000 FCFA it secures in/out movements and saves warehouse staff time. It clearly improves inventory accuracy.
How long to be operational?
The core runs from 3 months, advanced modules are added after. The full project fits in 4 to 6 months. These are 2026 orders of magnitude.
Can we connect accounting or production?
Yes, gateways to accounting and a work-in-progress tracker can be planned. It is scoped against your existing tools and budget.
Let's scope your project. Share your number of warehouses, your lot-traceability needs and your budget between 6,000,000 and 14,000,000 FCFA. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
