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Are you looking for a raw material supplier for your business but aren’t sure which supplier to choose? Raw materials play a very important role in the production process of every CPG brand. Consistency in raw materials is essential for creating standardized, mass-produced products.  If

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs1j0mCWftg&t=338s A big key to success for any CPG brand is to know your true profit margins.  Successful brands do that by tracking all sales, production, and costs in order to better understand when and how to scale. The best way that we’ve found to

In today’s world, automation is all around us. When implemented effectively, automation can increase production rates and productivity, promote more efficient use of materials, develop better product quality and reduce factory lead times. For small to medium sized businesses, automation is the key

You started a business, you have products ready to go out the door and sales coming in. One piece of inventory goes out, you replace it with another. Easy enough! Or so you thought. Suddenly, an order gets returned, another is lost in transit, you’re setting inventory aside for the farmer’s mar

Before we get started, we’re assuming that you have already nailed your recipe or formulation. After that, your next step should be to find a co-packer to make your product exactly the way you want it and at the best price point.  By asking these specific questions prior to partnering with

In the simplest terms, the formula for calculating total manufacturing costs is: Direct Materials + Direct Labor + Manufacturing Overhead = Total Manufacturing Costs While this is how to calculate total manufacturing costs, there is a lot more that goes into getting an accurate number. Accord

Are you encountering bottlenecks in your production process? Are you getting behind on-demand and deliverables? You need to streamline your workflow to stay competitive in today’s rapidly evolving market. We’ll examine how to identify bottlenecks and streamline your sourcing in your

A technology stack, otherwise known as a solution stack, data ecosystem, or technology infrastructure, is a comprehensive list of all of the various technical services and tools used to build and operate a single application. They provide an easy and accessible way for developers to communicate lar

Finding a co-packer for your business can be a challenging task. It’s essentially entering a long-term relationship with a stranger without really knowing too much about them. You might know what their business values are from their website, but when it comes down to making sure your shipments are

Smooth operation from start to customer satisfaction is every business's goal. Automated inventory management can help skyrocket any business to a higher level of operations. As traditional manually counting inventory methods become obsolete, these automated inventory systems are not only managing

Retailers require a lot of e-commerce management and documentation. From packing slips and delivery notes to picking slips, bills of lading, and purchase order slips, there are many types of documentation to familiarize yourself with within the e-commerce business. So how is a packing slip differen

Summary: In this article, you’ll learn about the best practices and documentation methods for each stage of life of manufactured foods and beverages. By documenting each and every step of the supply chain and manufacturing processes in industry-specific software, businesses can lower costly mistake