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Demand planning and forecasting is key to the future of your manufacturing business. It’s important to know how much you’re going to need be stocking up on.

Consignment inventory is where manufacturers wares are stored with customer’s inventory, either to be sold or used. Discover what it is and the solution.

The tradition of ABC inventory helps businesses form strategies that get the most out of their products lifecycles. Here we show how you can do the same.

Job shop manufacturing is a process which most growing manufacturers adopt early on. We explain what the process is and how you can make use of it.

Stereotypically, when we think of the manufacturing industry, we imagine repetitive manufacturing. But what is it, and can growing manufacturers make use of it?

Here’s a deconstruction of continuous manufacturing, weighing up the benefits and the risks for a small-scale manufacturer adopting this process.

Discrete manufacturing for those brushing up on their theory. What is discrete manufacturing and a comprehensive review of discrete vs process manufacturing.

Time to tackle one of the most popular forms of manufacturing processes: batch manufacturing. The question here, is it the right way for you?

Using unique packaging is a great way to enhance the product experience for your customers. Here we give you some of our own packaging ideas for handmade items.

Are you a manufacturer using an inventory excel sheet for monitoring stock and material levels? Cloud-based alternatives could really free up your resources.

Maintaining safety stock levels is vital in preventing stockout and delivering on time. Here we delve into the safety stock formula and why it’s so important.

Is your quest for inventory control taking over your life? Cut out the fluff with this guide to inventory control for a sustainable and profitable business.

Lead time is the time taken from scheduling to delivering a product. Reducing lead time is vital for your business efficiency. Find out how to reduce lead time.

Here is our comprehensive guide to assist you with setting up a Shopify store quickly, easily, and with the best tools to use alongside your store.

Ever considered how to start a craft business from the comfort of your own home? Here’s a step by step guide on setting up a profitable online business.

Are you storing more than you need? Explore the hidden costs of inventory — carrying costs. You might be surprised by how much more you can do with less.

Tracking inventory is vital to providing quality customer service. Here we compare Periodic and Perpetual inventory and let you know which one comes out on top.

Each business is different, and each business has different requirements when it comes to handling stock. In this article, you’ll learn how to improve inventory turnover in your manufacturing business to reduce carrying costs and increase sales.

There are some issues which affect manufacturers of every industry. Here is a list of ten common challenges faced by manufacturers and how to overcome them.

Shopify has a variant limit, but how to remove or overcome this limit? Discover the brilliant plugins out there which can do this for you.

Raw material inventory management can be tricky. That’s why we’ve created this article for ambitious manufacturers, big or small, looking to optimize their inventory.