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Inventory and stock management tips and tricks for small manufacturing businesses.

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Starting a Pottery Business: Tips and Tricks to Get You Started

This article will guide you through the process of setting up your own pottery business. From understanding the basic necessities like sourcing clay and selecting the perfect kiln, to unraveling the complexities of marketing and selling your products online, we'll lay out an easy-to-follow roadmap.

· 4 min read
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inventory management

What is IAS 2? A guide for small manufacturers

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.

· 5 min read
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inventory management

How to Track Fabric Inventory: A Guide for Makers

Discover how to manage your fabric inventory effortlessly with our comprehensive guide. Ideal for makers and craft enthusiasts, this blog post shares insightful tips on tracking, organizing, and maintaining fabric stocks.

· 7 min read
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inventory management

Converting Mass to Volume: A Simple Guide

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.

· 4 min read
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inventory management

Boost Your DTC Business with Inventory Velocity: A Comprehensive Guide

Optimize your inventory management and fuel DTC success with our ultimate guide to calculating your inventory velocity.

· 6 min read
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inventory management

Production Planning Tools You Need for your Maker Business

The production planning tools and techniques you need to know for maker success.

· 6 min read
What is an Inventory Cycle Count? The Guide for Small Manufacturing Business

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What is an Inventory Cycle Count? The Guide for Small Manufacturing Business

We show you how to easily implement the cycle count technique of inventory stocktaking.

· 24 min read
The Ultimate End-of-Year Inventory and Operations Checklist [updated for 2026]

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The Ultimate End-of-Year Inventory and Operations Checklist [updated for 2026]

A checklist covering the steps you need to take to get your manufacturing business organized and in control for 2026.

· 11 min read
Complete Guide to Raw Material Inventory Management

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Complete Guide to Raw Material Inventory Management

How to track and manage your raw material inventory to increase profits, become more organized and grow your business.

· 20 min read
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inventory management

Make-to-Order Production Planning: Making It Work for your Small Business

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.

· 5 min read
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inventory management

Bill of Materials Templates

Need a template to get your Bill of Materials organized? We discuss your options and show you how to create your own.

· 0 min read
Lot Numbers Explained — What They Are, How to Read Them & Format Examples by Industry

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Lot Numbers Explained — What They Are, How to Read Them & Format Examples by Industry

Learn what lot numbers are, see real format examples by industry, and find out how to create and track lot numbers for your handmade business.

· 21 min read
What is a Bill of Materials? Examples for Small Manufacturing Businesses

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What is a Bill of Materials? Examples for Small Manufacturing Businesses

This article explains what bill of materials (BoM) are, why they are important to small manufacturers. We'll also go through some examples of single and multi level Boms.

· 15 min read
How do small businesses keep track of inventory for free?

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How do small businesses keep track of inventory for free?

There are many different ways that small businesses can keep track of their inventory for free. We discuss the pros and cons of each so you can choose the right one for your business.

· 4 min read
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inventory management

What Is a Production Planning Manager? Salary Guide and More

What does a production planning manager do? We discuss roles and responsibilities, salary expectations and more in this article.

· 6 min read

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