AI stock control: stock management without the typing
By mise · Updated September 29, 2026
Quick answer: AI stock control means the system identifies products for you (barcode or photo) and keeps stock levels, par levels and wastage up to date as deliveries, sales and counts come in. mise does this for restaurants, pubs, hotels and shops, with a 7-day free trial.
Stock control fails when the data entry is a chore. Take the typing out and the routine survives past the first few weeks.
How mise's AI works
- Scan the barcode with your phone camera, or snap a photo of the label if there's no barcode.
- mise's AI finds the product instantly. If it isn't in the database, it looks it up on the web and identifies it.
- The product comes up categorized: name, brand, category, size, photo and a reference price.
- You just enter the quantity. On hand, shrinkage and cost work themselves out.
| Stock control task | What mise does |
|---|---|
| Product setup | AI identifies and categorizes from barcode or photo |
| Deliveries | Invoice read from a photo or file, at the price paid |
| Par levels | Alert when an item drops below par, with a shopping list |
| Wastage | Logged with a reason; count vs count shows the rest |
| Stock value | By area and category, exportable to Excel |
Scan the barcode or snap a photo: mise's AI finds the product and categorizes it. 7-day free trial, then US$33 a month (£26 in the UK).
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Frequently asked questions
What is AI stock management?
Stock management software where AI does the product recognition and categorization, so counts and deliveries need little typing.
Is it suitable for small businesses?
Yes: it runs on a phone, with no hardware or setup project.
Does it work across several sites?
Yes: each site is a store with its own stock, and you can see them together.
How much does it cost?
A 7-day free trial, then US$33 a month (£26 in the UK), with unlimited products and counts.