Inventory and stock management tips and tricks for small manufacturing businesses.
inventory management
Production planning and scheduling can feel like overkill when you're a small maker — until the week you run out of materials mid-order, miss a wholesale deadline, and realise you've been underpricing your bestseller for months. Here's how to set it up properly, even if your workshop is your kitchen table.
Starting a pottery business is about more than finding a studio space. This guide covers the real business side — clay costs, kiln batch costing, inventory management, and pricing for profit.
We cover exactly what IAS 2 is, how it's calculated and why its important to be aware of this standard as a small manufacturer.
Discover how to track fabric inventory for your handmade business — from measuring bolts and remnants to choosing the right tracking method for your stage of growth.
Converting mass to volume can be a tricky task if you don't understand the basics. This straightforward guide aims to simplify the process, detailing the steps and formulas you'll need.
Optimize your inventory management and fuel DTC success with our ultimate guide to calculating your inventory velocity.
The production planning tools and techniques you need to know for maker success.
We show you how to easily implement the cycle count technique of inventory stocktaking.
A checklist covering the steps you need to take to get your manufacturing business organized and in control for 2026.
Make to order workflows need different approaches when it comes to production planning - we show you how to design a production process to maximise your small business success.
How to track and manage your raw material inventory to increase profits, become more organized and grow your business.
Need a template to get your Bill of Materials organized? We discuss your options and show you how to create your own.
Learn what lot numbers are, see real format examples by industry, and find out how to create and track lot numbers for your small product business.
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 small businesses can track inventory for free. We compare pen and paper, spreadsheets, and dedicated software honestly so you can pick the right method for where your business is right now.
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