RAS Start™ - Intelligent Inventory & Asset Management
A flexible platform delivering complete visibility, control, and insight across your stocktaking and inventory processes.
RAS Start™ combines technology, operational insight, and data analytics to streamline inventory management, stocktaking, and asset tracking for retail, pharmacy, and multi-site businesses. Trusted for fully managed stocktaking services, it can also be licensed as a standalone platform, giving teams the tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting.
Whether fully managed by RAS or used in-house, RAS Start™ ensures every count is fast, reliable, and compliant; providing complete confidence in your stock, inventory, and assets.
With RAS Start™, businesses gain real-time visibility across all locations, enabling smarter decisions, reduced shrinkage, and optimised stock levels. Its intuitive interface and guided workflows make stocktaking straightforward for teams of any size, while dashboards and analytics turn data into actionable insights.
Designed for flexibility and scalability, RAS Start™ supports single-site stores, nationwide retail chains, pharmacies, and complex multi-site operations. By combining advanced technology with proven processes, it empowers businesses to maintain accuracy, control, and efficiency at every stage of inventory management and asset tracking.
Key Features
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Flexible Auditing Process
Schedule stocktakes wherever and whenever you need them with a structured, adaptable auditing workflow. -
Hardware Agnostic
Use your existing devices; RAS Start™ works across most Android mobile computing hardware for seamless integration. -
Android-Optimised Interface
A modern, dynamic, and intuitive user interface designed for Android devices to maximise ease of use. -
Subscription-Based Flexibility
Simplify costs with a monthly subscription, unlocking unlimited usage without heavy upfront investment. -
Advanced Reporting
Generate standardised reports or bespoke analytics to meet even the most complex inventory requirements.
Scanning Technologies
Advanced scanning capabilities to streamline stocktaking and inventory management.
Barcode Scanning
Accurate and flexible barcode scanning for fast, reliable counts.
- Android-based scanning with OCR capabilities
- Unique identifiers for traceability
- Uses client product files and validation rules
- Handles catchweight and sequentially numbered barcodes
- Supports 1D, 2D (typically QR) barcodes and more
- Compatible with most Android mobile computing devices
RFID Data Capture
Hybrid stocktaking with seamless RFID integration.
- Android-based RFID scanning
- Unique identifiers for traceability
- Multiple count profiles for main and accuracy checks
- Integrates seamlessly with barcode data in RAS Start™
- Compatible with most Android mobile devices
- Supports latest Zebra RFID sleds
Receipting & Deliveries
Streamlined delivery, return, and transfer recording.
- Android-based barcode receipting
- Handles 1D and 2D (typically QR) barcodes
- Record deliveries, returns, and transfers by barcode
- Integrates with most internal systems
- Optional modules: product image recognition, delivery note image capture, AI/ML processing, digital signatures, and label printing
Additional Features
More than software! practical extras that make implementation effortless.
Print & Labels
Training & Guidance
Dedicated Support
Ready To Plug and Play?
Find out how RAS Start can innovate your stocktaking and drive productivity through your store operations. Contact us now for a full demonstration.