Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.
inventory management
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 resource planning (MRP) helps small manufacturers track materials, manage production, and stay on top of costs. Here are five reasons why adopting an MRP system can make a real difference for your business.
If you're a startup or growing manufacturing business, then it's likely that you'll need to investigate supply chain management software. We explain supply chains and how essential it is to manage it effectively.
This article discusses how MRP software can help small manufacturing businesses keep track of inventory, production schedules, and more.
As a small manufacturer, it is important to choose the right software for your manufacturing process.We discuss the benefits of manufacturing and inventory software and give you some tips on how to select the best solution for your business.
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.
compliance
We discuss what GMP stands for in a manufacturing sense and how it is important to your small maker business.
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