Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.
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Shopify tracks finished products. It doesn't track raw materials, recipes, or what it cost to make each item. Here's how to build the inventory layer Shopify is missing — specifically for makers who manufacture what they sell.
Shopify tracks your finished products. It doesn't track your raw materials, recipes, or production runs. Here's how to build a complete inventory system if you actually make what you sell.
MRP software isn't one-size-fits-all. Handmade and small-batch manufacturers need different things than factories with 200 employees. Here's an honest breakdown of the best options.
You've decided to leave Katana. Good. Here's exactly how to get your data out, get set up in Craftybase, and what to expect when you make the switch — including the honest bit about what you'll lose.
Inventory software built for retail counts widgets. Small manufacturers need something different — raw material tracking, COGS calculation, and production-aware stock. Here are the best options in 2026.
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WooCommerce doesn't track COGS natively. Learn your options — from plugins to dedicated manufacturing software — and why makers who produce their own products need a different approach.
Shopify Stocky is discontinued and shutting down August 31, 2026. Key features like inventory transfers and forecasting are already gone. Here's what happened to Stocky, why it was removed from the Shopify App Store, and the best alternatives for makers who manufacture products.
QuickBooks is excellent accounting software — but it wasn't built for makers who manufacture products. Here's an honest look at what it does well, where it breaks down for small manufacturers, and how to build a system that actually works.
Let’s be honest - as a cannabis manufacturer, you’re drowning in compliance paperwork, second-guessing your costs, and losing sleep over whether you’re tracking things correctly. The $500/month platforms want you to believe that’s your only option—but what most small manufacturers actually need is something simpler: cost tracking that’s accurate, inventory that’s honest, and software that doesn’t require a computer science degree.
The production planning tools and techniques you need to know for maker success.
Material Requirements Planning (MRP) helps small manufacturers know exactly what materials to order, when to order them, and how much to produce. Here's how it works — and why it matters more than most makers realise.
If you're a startup or growing manufacturing business, then it's likely you need to think about supply chain management software. This guide explains what a supply chain actually is for small makers — and which tools can help you manage it.
If you're running a small manufacturing business, MRP planning software can transform how you manage materials, production, and costs. Here's exactly what it does — and why spreadsheets can't keep up.
Not all manufacturing software is built for people who make things by hand. Here's how to find the right solution for your small-batch operation — without paying for factory-grade complexity you'll never use.
What is manufacturing inventory management, and how does it work for small-batch makers? This guide covers key terms, formulas, multi-channel sync, and software options.
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