Inventory management guides & tips

Practical advice for small businesses that track physical goods. No fluff, just what works.

The purchase order process: a step-by-step guide

Guides

Mar 15, 20263 min read

The purchase order process: a step-by-step guide

The hidden costs of stockouts (and how to calculate them)

Insights

Mar 10, 20263 min read

The hidden costs of stockouts (and how to calculate them)

Spreadsheets vs inventory software: when to make the switch

Insights

Mar 4, 20263 min read

Spreadsheets vs inventory software: when to make the switch

How to calculate reorder points (with formula and examples)

Guides

Feb 25, 20263 min read

How to calculate reorder points (with formula and examples)

Barcode scanning for small businesses: what you actually need

Guides

Feb 18, 20262 min read

Barcode scanning for small businesses: what you actually need

Inventory tracking template: columns, formulas, and a step-by-step usage guide

Templates

Feb 11, 20263 min read

Inventory tracking template: columns, formulas, and a step-by-step usage guide

Cycle counting: a practical guide for small businesses

Guides

Feb 10, 20263 min read

Cycle counting: a practical guide for small businesses

Templates

Feb 9, 20263 min read

Inventory templates collection: every template your small business needs

Inventory sheet template: a printable format for physical counts

Templates

Feb 7, 20263 min read

Inventory sheet template: a printable format for physical counts

Inventory management techniques explained: JIT, EOQ, ABC, and more

Insights

Feb 5, 20264 min read

Inventory management techniques explained: JIT, EOQ, ABC, and more

Inventory management Excel template: formulas, structure, and when to upgrade

Templates

Feb 3, 20263 min read

Inventory management Excel template: formulas, structure, and when to upgrade

10 inventory management best practices every small business should follow

Guides

Feb 1, 20264 min read

10 inventory management best practices every small business should follow

Inventory log template: track daily stock movements with a simple format

Templates

Jan 31, 20263 min read

Inventory log template: track daily stock movements with a simple format

Inventory list template: columns, structure, and how to use it

Templates

Jan 29, 20263 min read

Inventory list template: columns, structure, and how to use it

Inventory forecasting basics: predict demand without guessing

Insights

Jan 27, 20263 min read

Inventory forecasting basics: predict demand without guessing

Inventory checklist template: what every count sheet should include

Templates

Jan 25, 20263 min read

Inventory checklist template: what every count sheet should include

Inventory accounting basics: perpetual vs periodic systems explained

Insights

Jan 23, 20263 min read

Inventory accounting basics: perpetual vs periodic systems explained

How to track inventory for small business: a step-by-step walkthrough

Guides

Jan 21, 20263 min read

How to track inventory for small business: a step-by-step walkthrough

How to organize warehouse inventory: layout, zones, and labeling

Guides

Jan 19, 20263 min read

How to organize warehouse inventory: layout, zones, and labeling

How to keep track of inventory: a beginner's complete guide

Guides

Jan 17, 20263 min read

How to keep track of inventory: a beginner's complete guide

How to do a stocktake: step-by-step process for small businesses

Guides

Jan 15, 20264 min read

How to do a stocktake: step-by-step process for small businesses

How to improve inventory management: 10 actionable tips for small businesses

Guides

Jan 15, 20263 min read

How to improve inventory management: 10 actionable tips for small businesses

How to create barcodes for your products: a small business guide

Guides

Jan 8, 20264 min read

How to create barcodes for your products: a small business guide

How to calculate product cost: materials, labor, and overhead

Guides

Jan 3, 20263 min read

How to calculate product cost: materials, labor, and overhead

Xero inventory management: what it does and where it falls short

Software

Dec 30, 20253 min read

Xero inventory management: what it does and where it falls short

How to calculate inventory turnover ratio (with benchmarks)

Guides

Dec 28, 20253 min read

How to calculate inventory turnover ratio (with benchmarks)

Wholesale inventory management: handling MOQs, lot sizes, and suppliers

Guides

Dec 27, 20253 min read

Wholesale inventory management: handling MOQs, lot sizes, and suppliers

Software

Dec 24, 20253 min read

Wholesale accounting software: what wholesalers need from their books

What is FIFO? First in, first out inventory explained

Guides

Dec 21, 20253 min read

What is FIFO? First in, first out inventory explained

How to calculate cost of goods sold (COGS)

Guides

Dec 20, 20253 min read

How to calculate cost of goods sold (COGS)

What is a bill of materials? BOM explained with simple examples

Guides

Dec 18, 20253 min read

What is a bill of materials? BOM explained with simple examples

Free inventory spreadsheet template: when it works and when to move on

Templates

Dec 15, 20253 min read

Free inventory spreadsheet template: when it works and when to move on

Software

Dec 15, 20253 min read

Warehouse management system vs inventory software: what is the difference?

Vendor managed inventory: how VMI works for small retailers

Insights

Dec 12, 20253 min read

Vendor managed inventory: how VMI works for small retailers

Free inventory management software: what you actually get

Insights

Dec 10, 20253 min read

Free inventory management software: what you actually get

Total manufacturing cost formula: how to calculate what your products really cost

Guides

Dec 8, 20253 min read

Total manufacturing cost formula: how to calculate what your products really cost

Equipment inventory template: track assets, not just products

Templates

Dec 5, 20253 min read

Equipment inventory template: track assets, not just products

The simplest inventory spreadsheet you can actually use

Templates

Dec 4, 20253 min read

The simplest inventory spreadsheet you can actually use

Ecommerce inventory management: how to avoid overselling and stockouts

Guides

Dec 1, 20253 min read

Ecommerce inventory management: how to avoid overselling and stockouts

Reorder point calculator: formulas and examples for any business

Guides

Nov 30, 20253 min read

Reorder point calculator: formulas and examples for any business

8 ways to reduce inventory costs without cutting stock levels

Insights

Nov 26, 20253 min read

8 ways to reduce inventory costs without cutting stock levels

Cost of goods manufactured (COGM): formula and step-by-step calculation

Guides

Nov 25, 20253 min read

Cost of goods manufactured (COGM): formula and step-by-step calculation

QuickBooks inventory tracking: what it does and when you need more

Software

Nov 22, 20253 min read

QuickBooks inventory tracking: what it does and when you need more

Consignment inventory: how it works and when it makes sense

Guides

Nov 20, 20253 min read

Consignment inventory: how it works and when it makes sense

Purchase order template: what every PO should include

Templates

Nov 18, 20253 min read

Purchase order template: what every PO should include

Cloud inventory management: why it beats spreadsheets and desktop software

Insights

Nov 15, 20253 min read

Cloud inventory management: why it beats spreadsheets and desktop software

POS and inventory management: why they need to work together

Insights

Nov 14, 20253 min read

POS and inventory management: why they need to work together

Carrying cost of inventory: what it is and how to reduce it

Insights

Nov 10, 20253 min read

Carrying cost of inventory: what it is and how to reduce it

Software

Nov 10, 20253 min read

Order management software: what it does and why inventory integration matters

Software

Nov 6, 20253 min read

Open source inventory software: when it works and when it doesn't

B2B inventory management: handling bulk orders and long lead times

Insights

Nov 5, 20253 min read

B2B inventory management: handling bulk orders and long lead times

MRP explained: material requirements planning for small manufacturers

Guides

Nov 2, 20253 min read

MRP explained: material requirements planning for small manufacturers

ABC inventory management: focus on what matters most

Guides

Nov 1, 20253 min read

ABC inventory management: focus on what matters most

Margin vs markup: the difference and why it matters for pricing

Guides

Oct 29, 20253 min read

Margin vs markup: the difference and why it matters for pricing

Manufacturing overhead formula: how to calculate and allocate costs

Guides

Oct 24, 20253 min read

Manufacturing overhead formula: how to calculate and allocate costs

Manufacturing inventory management: raw materials, WIP, and finished goods

Guides

Oct 19, 20253 min read

Manufacturing inventory management: raw materials, WIP, and finished goods

Software

Oct 14, 20253 min read

Manufacturing ERP software: do small businesses actually need it?

Just-in-time inventory: is JIT right for your small business?

Insights

Oct 8, 20253 min read

Just-in-time inventory: is JIT right for your small business?

Inventory valuation methods explained: FIFO, LIFO, and more

Guides

Oct 3, 20253 min read

Inventory valuation methods explained: FIFO, LIFO, and more

What is inventory management? The beginner's guide for small businesses

Guides

Oct 1, 20254 min read

What is inventory management? The beginner's guide for small businesses

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