Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.
inventory management
Assemblified is a solid Shopify BOM app for managing kits and bundles. But if you're a maker who produces finished goods from raw materials, you'll hit its limits fast. Here's what to look for instead.
Need a template to get your Bill of Materials organized? We discuss your options and show you how to create your own.
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.
We show you how to create a multi-level BoM using examples.
handmade success
A Bill of Materials (BOM) tells you what it costs to make every product — so you can price confidently, track materials accurately, and know whether you're actually making money.
MRP sounds like something only factories need. It isn't. Here's why every craft seller who makes products from raw materials needs MRP — and how it actually works in practice.
Learn how to create a Bill of Materials (BOM) for your handmade products, with a real-numbers worked example, common mistakes to avoid, and how Craftybase's recipe system maps directly to BOM concepts.
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.
A subassembly is an intermediate product you make before it becomes part of a finished good. Learn what that means in practice — with examples for candle, soap, and jewellery makers.
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