Inventory and stock management tips and tricks for small manufacturing businesses.
inventory management
Real bill of materials examples for small makers — soap, candles, jewelry, and more. See single-level and multi-level BoM tables plus a free template to download.
There are several ways to track inventory for a small business for free. We compare pen and paper, free spreadsheets, free apps, and when a free trial of dedicated software makes sense — honestly, so you can choose the right method for where you are right now.
What does a production planning manager do? We discuss roles and responsibilities, 2026 salary expectations from BLS and Salary.com, and the tools production planning managers need to succeed.
Learn how to implement material traceability in your small manufacturing business — including lot tracking, MoCRA compliance requirements, and the systems that make it manageable.
A multilevel bill of materials breaks your production process into assembly levels, making complex products easier to track, cost, and manufacture. Here's how to build one.
A practical guide to jewelry inventory management for makers — how to track materials, organize finished pieces, and manage production. Includes a free spreadsheet template.
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.
We discuss the difference between COGM and COGS, and show you how to calculate both important manufacturing metrics.
MRP sounds like something only factories need. It isn't. Here's why every maker who produces products from raw materials needs MRP and how it actually works in practice.
Buying craft supplies in bulk can cut your material costs significantly — but only if you do the maths first. Here's how to calculate whether bulk buying makes sense for your craft business in 2026.
New to inventory management? This step-by-step guide walks small batch makers through counting stock, organizing storage, tracking costs, and choosing the right system.
Learn how to make a Bill of Materials (BOM) for your handmade products, with a real-numbers worked example showing exact costs per unit, common mistakes to avoid, and how Craftybase's recipe system maps directly to BOM concepts.
Seven proven inventory management practices for handmade sellers — from tracking raw materials to setting reorder points, with real maker examples.
We cover what a Bill of Materials (BOM) is, how to create one, and why it's an essential part of any manufacturing business inventory strategy — with a 2026 software comparison table.
Learn how to price handmade products accurately using the complete materials + labor + overhead + profit margin formula — with real numbers and 2026 platform fees.
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