InventoryManufacturing Tips QR Codes vs. Barcodes in Inventory Tracking The simple, one-dimensional barcode has proven a reliable tool in helping to organize inventories for decades. Thanks to key advantages, however, QR codes are becoming the new industry standard in inventory tracking. By Madis Kuuse 7 min read
Manufacturing Tips Manufacturing Change Management Guide for SMEs For SMEs in the manufacturing industry, the challenge isn’t just deciding what to change. The real challenge is implementing change in a way that people adopt while the manufacturing process, quality control, and delivery stay on track. This guide gives managers a practical process for rolling out change, monitoring results, and making the new method […] By Steve Maurer, IME 23 min read
InventoryManufacturing Tips Barcode Inventory System – Why and How to Implement Barcodes? Implementing a barcode inventory system is one of the best ways of increasing the efficiency of your stock management process. Affordable and easy to implement, barcodes can dramatically save time, reduce worker overhead, and eliminate data-entry errors for both manufacturing and distribution businesses. In this post, we take a look at barcode systems and how […] By Madis Kuuse 8 min read
ERPInventoryManufacturing TipsSupply Chain Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) – Managing Product Returns Return Merchandise Authorization or RMA is a systemic approach to handling product returns. It allows for better tracking, makes the processes quicker, and could thereby improve customer satisfaction. By Madis Kuuse 7 min read
Manufacturing Tips Manufacturing Branding – Marketing ABC for Small Manufacturers Branding your manufacturing company could be the difference between success and staying afloat. Here is why and how you should develop a brand and use it to market your manufacturing business. By Madis Kuuse 16 min read
Manufacturing Tips What is D2C and How to Sell Direct-to-Consumer? The D2C business model is coming back fast. Learn why and how to start implementing Direct-to-Consumer in your manufacturing business. By Madis Kuuse 11 min read
ERPManufacturing Tips How to Use the Theory of Constraints? The Theory of Constraints is a method of process improvement that can be applied to manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales, finance, or any other area of business. This guide will give you the basic toolkits to get started with TOC. By Madis Kuuse 9 min read
Manufacturing Tips Statistical Process Control – A Manufacturer’s Guide Statistical Process Control can be an invaluable method for preemptively discovering and finding solutions for production issues, ensuring product conformance, enhancing productivity, and reducing waste. You can also listen to this article: By Karl Heinrich Lauri 15 min read
Choosing a SoftwareInventoryManufacturing TipsSales Shopify Inventory Management Basics for SMEs Setting up a business in Shopify is an easy thing to do. Properly managing that business, however, takes work. Here are some techniques and apps for effective Shopify inventory management. You can also listen to this article: By Madis Kuuse 13 min read