Inventory and stock management tips and tricks for small manufacturing businesses.
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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.
In this guide, we cover 7 reasons why inventory tracking matters for soapmakers — from controlling ingredient costs to simplifying tax time — and how to choose the right tool for your business.
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.
Comparing the best free Etsy inventory spreadsheets for handmade sellers — what each tracks, where each falls short, and a free download to get you started today.
How to convert grams to mL for soap, candle, cosmetics, and bath bomb making. Includes the density formula, worked examples, and tables for 30+ common maker ingredients.
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.
Compare 2025's top inventory sync tools for Etsy & Shopify. See real-time sync, BOM support, draft-to-push control, pricing, and best use-cases for makers.
Stop lost sales and frustrated customers. Learn proven stockout prevention strategies including reorder points, safety stock calculations, low-stock alerts, and real-time multi-channel inventory sync for makers.
Stop overselling. Learn how to sync Etsy and Shopify inventory automatically, map listings correctly, and keep stock accurate—no CSVs needed.
Running out of stock costs you sales. Learn how to track low and out-of-stock items in Shopify, set the right thresholds, and use Craftybase to stay ahead with smart alerts and raw material tracking.
Stop chasing inventory updates. Learn how to set up 5 essential Shopify Flow automations—low-stock alerts, supplier emails, product tags, task creation, and ad pauses—then see why makers pair Flow with Craftybase for complete multi-channel control.
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.
A practical guide to managing Etsy orders without losing track of costs, inventory, or your sanity. Learn how to build a system that keeps customers happy and your books accurate.
Work-in-progress inventory is the value of everything you've started making but haven't finished yet. Here's how to track it, calculate it, and stop flying blind on your production costs.
A Manufacturing Traveler is a critical document that guides every step of the production process, ensuring that products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. This article delves into the why you should consider building travelers into your production processes.
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