What is the best/most common free/low cost inventory management app? From parts to finished products as well..? -

I have a small biz and we build electronic devices and soon enough we have about 500 different items with 10,000pcs or more of each and they go into products and inventory is a nightmare!!! How can I make life easier with everything on a single database and the software will know to convert items to finished products when i enter they are ready? Thanks!!!

Which accounting software are you using? Typically, accounting software will have an inventory module. Check if that provides close to the features that you are looking for.Alternatively you can look for a Business Suite (also known as ERP). There are a variety of ERP software options available in free open source software. Making a good selection will depend on several factors. However, I am going to suggest one free open source manufacturing ERP solution for you to evaluate.PostBookshttp://www.xtuple.com/postbooksPostBooks is focused on manufacturing. It has the following modules of interest to you - Purchasing, Product Definition and Inventory. For example, in the product definition module you will set up how many of which components make up each product.Automation World did a review earlier this year:http://www.automationworld.com/blog-5096This software can be downloaded free of charge. However, you still need to budget for installation, training and support. The PostBooks vendor offers licensed and supported premium versions as well.