Manufacturing TipsSupply Chain Batch Tracking – A Simple Guide Batch tracking is a functionality that no batch production setup should go without. In this guide, we look at the fundamentals of batch tracking and see how MRP software can help achieve traceability. By Mattias Turovski 11 min read
InventorySupply Chain What Are Lot Numbers and How to Use Them? Lot numbers are unique identifiers assigned to specific batches of products, allowing for traceability and quality control throughout the supply chain. Understanding lot numbers is essential for businesses to ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, efficient inventory management, and effective recall processes. By Madis Kuuse 11 min read
InventoryProduction planningSupply Chain Demand Forecasting in Manufacturing – Process, Methods, and Tools for SMEs Demand forecasting done right makes the difference between reactive and structured decision-making. It gives purchasing, inventory management, and production planning teams more time to prepare and takes a lot of guesswork out of replenishment decisions. By Mattias Turovski 35 min read
InventoryManufacturing TipsSupply Chain Batch Records in Manufacturing: What to Track and How ERP Helps A batch record is the documented history of one batch of goods. Most manufacturers run into the term through compliance and never move it out of that box. That’s a mistake. The record pays off whether or not an auditor ever comes asking. By Steve Maurer, IME 16 min read
SalesSupply Chain Product Recall Management Guide for SMBs A product recall can put serious pressure on small and midsize businesses by disrupting operations, straining customer relationships, and creating regulatory risk. This guide explains what product recalls involve, the risks they pose, and how SMB manufacturers can manage them more effectively – and even prevent them. By Madis Kuuse 11 min read
Manufacturing TipsSupply Chain Copacking – What is Contract Packaging and How to Manage It? Copacking gives manufacturers a practical way to handle packaging without taking on the full cost of more equipment, labor, or floor space. It can add flexibility and expand capacity, especially when specialized packaging is needed. But it only pays off when the process is managed well and is cost-effective. By Steve Maurer, IME 11 min read
Manufacturing TipsSupply Chain Manufacturing Waste Management – Best Practices for SMEs Waste management is about controlling the physical waste streams your factory creates so they do not quietly (or not so quietly) drain profit, create legal exposure, or undermine your environmental performance. For manufacturers, waste is rarely just “trash” – it’s raw material you’ve already paid for once, that now needs reconciling again. By Mattias Turovski 21 min read
InventoryManufacturing TipsSupply Chain Inventory Tracking – An Essential Guide Inventory tracking means monitoring stock movements to increase visibility in the company’s supply chain. This added transparency helps businesses improve their ordering and overall inventory management practices, ensure traceability, and make sure that items are exactly where you need them, when you need them. By Madis Kuuse 11 min read
Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning – Creating Supply Chain Resilience Supply chains don’t break politely. They break on a Friday afternoon. A vendor slips up on a delivery or your freight gets delayed. Now you’re expediting, rescheduling, and explaining missed ship dates. Modern supply chain planning helps you identify problems earlier and make informed trade-offs. Here’s how to build resilience that protects your bottom line. By Steve Maurer, IME 16 min read