Inventory management

Inventory and stock management tips and tricks for small manufacturing businesses.

inventory management

New: Product Stock Count Feature

New for 2022 is our Product Stock Count Feature - generate a list of products to stock count in an instant and make EOY counts a thing of the past!

· 1 min read

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The Ultimate End-of-Year Inventory and Operations Checklist

A checklist covering the steps you need to take to get your manufacturing business organized and in control for 2023.

· 11 min read

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Complete Guide to Raw Material Inventory Management

How to track and manage your raw material inventory to increase profits, become more organized and grow your business.

· 19 min read

inventory management

Lot Numbers: The Complete Guide

We'll cover what lot numbers are, how they're used, and why they're so important for small manufacturers.

· 7 min read

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What is a Bill of Materials? Examples for Small Manufacturing Businesses

This article explains what bill of materials (BoM) are, why they are important to small manufacturers. We'll also go through some examples of single and multi level Boms.

· 13 min read

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Guide to Material Traceability for small manufacturers

We show you why its important to trace your stock from raw material purchase to sale.

· 10 min read

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Multilevel Bill of Materials: A Guide for Small Manufacturers (+ Examples)

We show you how to create a multi-level BoM using examples.

· 8 min read

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How to Organize and Track Your Jewelry Inventory (+ Free Template)

We show you how to track your small jewelery business inventory with ease.

· 10 min read

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What Does MRP Stand for? What Are the Differences versus ERP?

Want to know what MRP stands for? This article discusses the differences between MRP and ERP systems, and why they are both important to small manufacturing businesses.

· 7 min read

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COGM vs. COGS: What's the difference?

We discuss the difference between COGM and COGS, and show you how to calculate both important manufacturing metrics.

· 4 min read

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Why craft sellers need to use an MRP System

Materials Resource Planning (MRP) systems are an important part of growing your craft business - we show you how to assess if you need one.

· 5 min read

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How to buy your craft supplies in bulk

We show you how to save on your material costs by buying in bulk and thus increase your profit margins.

· 3 min read

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Getting Started With Your Inventory

How you, as a handmade crafter, can get started with inventory management.

· 5 min read

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Best Practices for Managing Your Craft Inventory

Your in-depth guide to successfully managing your craft seller inventory.

· 7 min read

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Craft Calculator: How to Price your Products

We show you why it's important to price your handmade products using a craft calculator.

· 6 min read

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