Spreadsheet replacement
What replaces Excel without introducing a full ERP?
Know My Parts is for electronics teams that have outgrown spreadsheet inventory but do not want to force component-level workflows into a full ERP rollout.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Spreadsheets are useful until ownership splits
Excel is flexible for early stock lists, but conflicts appear when many people edit availability, reservations, packages and movements at the same time.
Keep the scope narrower than ERP
The replacement should focus on component inventory and build readiness while ERP keeps finance, purchasing and broader business processes.
Make changes auditable
A shared operating record should preserve movement history and reasons instead of relying on a final quantity in a cell.
Frequently asked questions
Can we import our existing spreadsheet?
Yes. Existing stock lists can usually be brought in during onboarding as a starting point, then maintained as a shared operating record instead of a single file.
Why do spreadsheets struggle as teams grow?
Conflicts and overwrites appear when several people edit availability, reservations, packages and movements in the same file at the same time.
Is it lighter than an ERP rollout?
Yes. It focuses on component inventory and build readiness, so it avoids the scope and rollout of a full ERP while still giving a controlled record.