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# Crowdsourced Stock-Checking Apps
The 'WhatsInStock' App Helps Shoppers Know What's Available

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-04-20 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsinstock
References: [foodandwine](https://www.foodandwine.com/syndication/whatsinstock-app-toilet-paper-grocery-store) & [whatsinstock.app](https://whatsinstock.app/)

With the Coronavirus pandemic leading to panic-buying and a lot of empty store shelves, two developers created an app called 'WhatsInStock' to help keep [shoppers informed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bleep-list).

The WhatsInStock app was created by Andrew Dushane and Matt Dupree as a way to help consumers find the items they need during the Coronavirus pandemic. The app helps shoppers by revealing [what is currently in stock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itemlist), what's running low, and what’s not available at their local store. The app relies on [user-generated data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-grocery-list), which means that other shoppers can report on current stock levels to provide those at home with up-to-date information. As Dushane and Dupree explain on the WhatsInStock website: "It’s a tool for neighbors to help each other shop confidently and efficiently anytime. And in this unprecedented pandemic, it can help us limit travel and in-person interaction as much as possible.”

Image Credit: *WhatsInStock.*

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 17% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Crowdsourced Shopping:** The success of the WhatsInStock app shows the potential for crowdsourced solutions in addressing supply chain disruptions.
- **Real-time Inventory Tracking:** Real-time inventory tracking through user-generated data can be a game-changer for retailers and consumers alike during times of crisis.
- **Community-based Efficiency:** Apps like WhatsInStock have the potential to build more efficient and connected communities by leveraging technology for the common good.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Retail:** Retailers can adopt crowdsourced inventory tracking to improve visibility and optimize stock to avoid supply chain disruptions.
- **Logistics:** Crowdsourced data can help logistics companies better anticipate supply chain disruptions and make real-time adjustments to mitigate risks.
- **Social Networking:** Social networking platforms can leverage user-generated data to create community-driven marketplaces that prioritize transparency and real-time updates.

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