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February 25, 2026

Manufacturing

The 7 Best Inventory Software for Manufacturers in 2026

Looking for the best inventory management software for your manufacturing business? We've reviewed the top 7 platforms to help you find the right fit in 2026.

Supply Chain AI Assistant: Your Procurement Partner

A supply chain AI assistant can monitor your supply chain data around the clock, meaning anything that could disrupt your operations is identified and solved before it happens.

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October 13, 2026

Business

AI Agents for Procurement: How to Implement Them

AI agents for procurement help businesses move from placing orders to monitoring global supply chains for risks and opportunities. This article explains how to implement them in your business.

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October 13, 2026

Business

AI Production Planning and Scheduling: A Practical Guide

Manual production planning, and even plans created with tools like MRP, means at least one operator is destined to become the gatekeeper for planning, rescheduling every time something happens each day. This is why many are turning to AI production planning to eliminate this problem.

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October 13, 2026

Business

AI Order Management: How to Automate the Entire Order Lifecycle

When using spreadsheets or traditional order management systems, your team is doomed to spend more time putting out fires instead of fixing. In this article, we cover how AI order management handles intake, validation, routing, and customer support.

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October 13, 2026

Business

A Predictable Supply Chain with AI Inventory Forecasting

A manually created demand plan is likely to be obsolete before it’s finished because your business can change so fast. AI inventory forecasting changes that with real-time analysis of your inventory.

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October 13, 2026

Business

AI Supplier Management: How to Use It in Your Business

Rising costs, tighter regulations, and scattered supplier data are making procurement harder than ever. Learn what AI supplier management is, why businesses are adopting it, and how it turns raw data into faster, smarter purchasing decisions.

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September 25, 2026

Manufacturing

Agentic AI in Manufacturing: The Robot Autopilot

Agentic AI doesn't just flag problems on your shop floor but fixes them by placing orders, adjusting schedules, and creating work orders within the guardrails you set.

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September 30, 2026

Manufacturing

ERP AI Chatbot

Legacy ERP systems can feel like a maze to anyone who already isn't an expert on them. Here's what an ERP AI chatbot does, what to look for before you buy one, and why small manufacturers benefit most.

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September 24, 2026

Manufacturing

AI Copilot for Manufacturing

Chatbots, copilots, and agents all promise to make manufacturing smarter. Here's how to tell them apart and roll one out without disrupting your team.

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September 25, 2026

Manufacturing

6 Best Xero Inventory Add-Ons for Every Business Type

Xero handles the books, leaving no room for warehouse management. Here are six add-ons built to close that gap, sorted by business type manufacturer, multi-channel seller, and distributor. ‍

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September 30, 2026

Manufacturing

Cannabis Manufacturing Compliance: A Guide for Producers

Cannabis manufacturers face a patchwork of state rules, mandatory seed-to-sale tracking, and testing standards where a single mistake can mean a six-figure fine or a suspended license. This guide breaks down what compliance actually involves and how manufacturing software closes the gaps that manual tracking leaves open.

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September 25, 2026

Manufacturing

Food Safety Audit: Types, Process & How to Prepare

A food safety audit isn't just a box to check before regulators show up — it's how you catch contamination risks, protect your brand, and stay compliant year-round. Here are the four types of audits you should know and how to prepare so nothing catches you off guard.

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September 25, 2026

Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Process: A Complete Guide to Stages, Types, and Strategies

Every product you've ever bought started as raw materials moving through a defined sequence of steps. Here's how a manufacturing process actually works and how the right software ties it all together.

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September 25, 2026

Accounting

Xero Order Management: What It Does and Doesn’t Do Well

Xero handles the basics of order management well for small, single-channel businesses, but it wasn't built for production, multi-location, or multi-channel operations. This article breaks down what Xero handles natively, where it falls short for growing product businesses, and how to close the gaps with a connected inventory system.

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September 9, 2026

Business

Just-in-Time Supply Chain: Maintaining the Flow

From Toyota's shop floor to modern manufacturing, the just-in-time supply chain promises leaner operations and lower costs, but only if you understand its risks. Here's how it works, when it makes sense, and how to implement it.

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September 9, 2026

Warehouse

Shopify Multiple Warehouses: Multi-Location Inventory

Selling from more than one location? Here's how Shopify tracks inventory, routes orders, and keeps your warehouses and stores in sync.

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September 9, 2026

Manufacturing

What Is Lead Time in Manufacturing?

Lead time in manufacturing is the total time from order to delivery. Here's how to calculate it, why it matters, and how manufacturing software helps shorten it.

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September 9, 2026

Inventory

Why Use a Xero Inventory Management Integration?

Xero handles accounting well, but its native inventory tools cap out fast for manufacturers and multi-location sellers. Here's how an inventory management integration fixes that Xero alone can't.

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September 9, 2026

Inventory

QuickBooks Inventory Management: How to Get It All Working

QuickBooks can track inventory, but only on certain plans, and even then it has limits. Here's what's included, how to set it up, and when you'll need more.

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September 9, 2026

E-commerce

WooCommerce Order Management: A Complete Guide for Stores

A practical breakdown of how WooCommerce order management works, plus where native tools start to fall short as your store starts to grow, and how to overcome these limitations.

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September 9, 2026

E-commerce

Shopify Inventory Management 101

Shopify's built-in inventory tools help merchants track stock, manage multiple locations, and avoid overselling, but it comes with its limitations. Here's how Shopify's native system works, where it falls short, and which tools can fill the gaps.

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September 9, 2026

Inventory

How to Calculate Safety Stock: All the Methods

Safety stock is the buffer that keeps your business running when demand spikes or suppliers fall through. Here's how to calculate it, choose the right method for your data, and avoid tying up cash in stock you don't need.

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September 9, 2026

Manufacturing

Production Control: Keeping Your Output on Track

Production control keeps your manufacturing plans on track. Here's what it involves, the five stages every plan moves through, and the six problems that trip most manufacturers up.

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September 9, 2026

Warehouse

How to Calculate Average Inventory With Examples

Average inventory gives you a clearer picture of stock levels than a single snapshot in time. Here's the formula, worked examples, and why it matters for smarter inventory management.

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September 9, 2026

Inventory

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI): A Complete Guide

This guide covers what VMI is, how it works day to day, and how it differs from consignment inventory. Every stockout and every overstocked warehouse traces back to the same root problem: whoever's making the replenishment decision doesn't have the full picture. Vendor Managed Inventory hands the replenishment decision to whichever party has the most inventory expertise and the most at stake in getting it right, which is usually the vendor.

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September 9, 2026

Business

GMPs in the Food Industry: A Complete Guide

Trace a recalled product, a failed audit, or an FDA warning letter back far enough, and you usually land on the same thing. There probably aren’t good manufacturing practices in place. GMPs shouldn’t be a checklist you pull out once a year before an audit. In a prepared food plant, GMPs get repeated every shift, on every line, by every person who touches product. This guide covers what GMPs actually require, how the regulatory framework fits together, and why documentation is what determines whether a GMP program survives an audit.

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September 9, 2026

Manufacturing

What Is WIP Inventory? And How to Reduce It

WIP inventory is the cash sitting mid-production — no longer raw material, not yet ready to sell. Here's how to calculate it and keep it from piling up on your shop floor.

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September 9, 2026

Business

What Is an MES System and How to Choose One

A Manufacturing Execution System connects your shop floor to the rest of the business. Here's what MES does, how it differs from MRP and ERP, and how to choose the right one.

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September 9, 2026

Manufacturing

7 Strategies for Food Manufacturing Waste Reduction

Food waste isn't just a kitchen problem — it's a multibillion-dollar issue for manufacturers. Discover where waste happens on the shop floor and 7 proven ways to reduce it, from smarter forecasting to smart packaging.

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September 25, 2026

Manufacturing

What Is Machine Monitoring? A Complete Field Guide for Manufacturers

You shouldn't have to walk the floor to find out if a machine is running. Machine monitoring answers that question automatically. Here's what it actually is, how it's captured, and what changes once you have it.

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September 9, 2026

Business

How to Scale Up Food Production: A Complete 9-Step Guide

Scaling up food production isn't just bigger equipment and bigger batches. This guide walks through batch vs. continuous manufacturing, the 9 steps to safely and profitably scale a recipe, and how a system like Sutton keeps the process from running away from you.

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September 9, 2026

Manufacturing

Food Safety Compliance: The Complete Guide for Manufacturers

Food safety compliance is all about protecting every customer who eats your product. This guide breaks down the regulations that govern food manufacturing (FDA, FSMA, USDA, HACCP) and the seven pillars you need to build a compliance program that holds up year-round.

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September 9, 2026

Business

How to Build a B2B Marketplace Strategy as a Manufacturer

B2B marketplaces aren't just a place to list products. They're where buyers research, compare, and often decide before a sales rep ever gets involved. Here's how manufacturers can build a marketplace strategy that turns that visibility into real, repeatable sales.

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September 9, 2026

Manufacturing

Light Manufacturing? A Guide to Processes, Methods & Tools

Light manufacturing covers the smaller-scale, lower-capital production behind everyday goods, from furniture to electronics. Here's how it works, how it differs from heavy manufacturing, and what it takes to manage it efficiently.

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September 9, 2026

Business

Automation in the Food Industry: What's Driving the Shift

Automation in the food industry is reshaping how products get made. Here's what it actually involves, why more manufacturers are adopting it now, and the real challenges to plan for before you invest.

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September 9, 2026

Business

Warehouse vs. Distribution Center: What's the Difference?

Warehouses and distribution centers both store inventory, but they serve very different roles in the supply chain. Here's how to tell them apart and which one your business needs.

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September 9, 2026

Manufacturing

What Is a Standardized Recipe? Definition, Components & Manufacturing Guide

A standardized recipe is a tested, version-controlled formula that delivers consistent output, in taste, yield, cost, and compliance, every time it runs. This guide covers the key components, how it maps to a bill of materials, and what breaks down when you try to scale without one.

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September 9, 2026

Business

How to Build a Food Production Line for Your Business

Building a food production line involves more than buying equipment. This guide covers every stage of setup: production type, layout, food safety requirements, material flow, and scheduling, plus the software infrastructure that keeps it all connected.

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September 25, 2026

Manufacturing

How to Become a Food Grade Warehouse: What to Build First

Becoming a food grade warehouse means more than passing a single audit. Here's what the transition actually requires, from facility upgrades and pest control to lot tracking, FEFO enforcement, and documentation that holds up under scrutiny.

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September 9, 2026

Business

Food Supply Chain: How Manufacturers Can Optimize It

Most food supply chain problems trace back to the same root cause: not knowing what's actually happening inside your own operation. This guide breaks down the biggest challenges manufacturers face and the specific strategies that fix them.

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September 9, 2026

Manufacturing

Food Recall Management: Everything You Need to Know

A food recall can happen to any food or beverage manufacturer. This guide covers why recalls are triggered, how the FDA classifies them, the step-by-step recall process, and how the right traceability system determines how fast you can respond.

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September 9, 2026

Manufacturing

Traceability in the Food Industry: How It Works, Why It Matters, and How to Implement It

Traceability in the food industry is the ability to track food products and ingredients across your entire supply chain, from supplier to customer. Here's what it means, why it's required, and how to implement it.

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September 9, 2026

Inventory

FEFO Explained: Stop Losing Stock to Expired Inventory

FEFO is the inventory management method that ensures your soonest-expiring stock is always the first to be picked, sold, or consumed. Here's why it matters and how to get it right.

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September 25, 2026

News

Your Sutton data, live inside Claude and ChatGPT

Connect Sutton to Claude or ChatGPT and ask about your operations in plain language. Your production orders, inventory, and purchasing, now live inside your AI, no exports.

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September 9, 2026

Manufacturing

What is Food Processing and Manufacturing?

Food processing and manufacturing are often used interchangeably, but they're not the same thing. Here's a clear breakdown of how they differ, the five stages of food processing, and what it takes to manage it all at scale.

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September 25, 2026

Inventory

Barcode System for Manufacturing: How It Works, What It Costs, and How to Get Started

If you're still tracking inventory on clipboards and production moves on whiteboards, you're not alone. Most mid-size manufacturers start there. Here's what a barcode system actually changes, and how to implement one without a six-month IT project.

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September 25, 2026

Manufacturing

What Is Contract Manufacturing? A Practical Guide for Brands and Contract Manufacturers

Contract manufacturing is how brands bring physical products to market without building a factory. This guide covers what contract manufacturing actually is, how the process works from spec handoff to shipment, the five main types of arrangements, and which industries rely on it most. It also covers what to look for when choosing a CM partner and how contract manufacturers track production, lot traceability, and documentation across multiple client accounts.

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September 9, 2026

Accounting

QuickBooks Bill of Materials: What Manufacturers Need to Know

QuickBooks Bill of Materials has some serious limitations, in both Online and Desktop versions. Here's what that means for manufacturers and what to use instead.

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September 9, 2026

Manufacturing

Shelf Life Management: What It Is and How to Get It Right

Shelf life management is the process of monitoring perishable inventory before it expires. This guide covers the key factors that affect product shelf life, inventory rotation methods like FIFO and FEFO, and how manufacturing software can automate the process.

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September 30, 2026

Manufacturing

Batch Manufacturing: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Run It Well

Batch manufacturing produces a defined quantity of product in grouped runs common in food & beverage, chemicals, pharma, and cosmetics. This guide covers how it works, how it compares to continuous and discrete manufacturing, and what it takes to run it well: lot tracking, batch records, scheduling, and the systems that hold it together.

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September 9, 2026

News

What Your Workflow Should Look Like When Production Leaves Your Building

Learn how to manage outsourced production workflows—from purchase orders and material tracking to receiving finished goods—without losing visibility or inventory control.

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September 25, 2026

Business

ERP vs. MRP vs. MES: The Differences Explained

ERP, MRP, and MES are three of the most common manufacturing software systems, but they all serve very different purposes. Here's how to tell them apart and choose the right fit for your operation.

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September 25, 2026

Inventory

How QuickBooks Raw Materials Inventory Works And Where It Falls Short

QuickBooks can track raw materials inventory, but manufacturers often run into gaps around BOMs, WIP tracking, and traceability. Here's what you need to know — and how to fix it.

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September 30, 2026

Manufacturing

The Best Manufacturing ERP Systems in 2026

Managing a manufacturing business across spreadsheets and disconnected tools only works for so long. We've reviewed the best manufacturing ERP systems available right now so you can find the best one for your specific manufacturing workflows and scale.

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September 9, 2026

Business

Warehouse Management System vs. ERP: Which Do You Need?

You've got inventory in three locations, a pick-and-pack team on the floor, and shipments going out daily. Someone tells you that you need a WMS. Someone else says you already have inventory in your ERP. You're not sure if they're describing the same thing or two totally different problems. They're not the same thing. But whether you need one, the other, or both depends on what's actually breaking down in your operations and not choose based on a software category. Here's how to think through it.

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September 9, 2026

Manufacturing

The Real Cost of Manufacturing Errors on Your Shop Floor

Manufacturing errors are probably a lot more expensive than you think — costing the average business around 2.2% of annual revenue. Here are the 6 most common mistakes draining your margins, and how software can help fix them.

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September 25, 2026

Business

Manufacturing Capacity Planning: A Complete Guide

Manufacturing capacity planning is how you make sure your production line has the resources it needs to meet demand without burning out your team or leaving machines idle. Here's everything you need to know.

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September 25, 2026

E-commerce

Finding a Stocky Shopify Alternative Before the August 2026 Shutdown

Stocky is shutting down on August 31, 2026, leaving Shopify manufacturers without essential features like bills of materials, production tracking, and accurate COGS calculations. This guide covers what you're losing, why Shopify Admin falls short for manufacturing operations, and how to find a replacement built for businesses that actually produce what they sell.

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September 30, 2026

Business

NetSuite Alternatives for Manufacturers: Best ERP & MRP Options in 2026

NetSuite is powerful, but often too complex and expensive for mid-market manufacturers. This guide breaks down the best alternatives in 2026, comparing real MRP, inventory, and production capabilities without enterprise overhead.

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September 30, 2026

Inventory

Multi-Location Inventory Management: A Complete Guide

Managing inventory across multiple locations comes with real complexity. This guide breaks down the key challenges, best practices, and tools you need to get it right.

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September 25, 2026

Accounting

QuickBooks Desktop vs Online: What Manufacturers Need to Know

Intuit is pushing businesses toward QuickBooks Online, but for manufacturers, the decision isn't that simple. Here's what actually changes if you decide to make the switch and what doesn't.

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September 30, 2026

Inventory

Inventory Cycle Counting: Methods & Best Practices

Inventory cycle counting lets you audit stock in small, scheduled batches, helping you keep your inventory accurate without bringing operations to a halt. Here's how it works and how to get started.

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September 25, 2026

Inventory

Centralized Inventory: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Centralized inventory keeps all your stock in one place — and with that comes real advantages in visibility, cost, and control. But it's not the right fit for every business. Here's what you need to know before deciding.

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September 25, 2026

Manufacturing

What Is a Multi-Level BOM? How to Structure and Manage Complex BOMs at Scale

A Bill of Materials might start as a simple list, but that breaks down fast once your product includes subassemblies and multiple production stages. A multi-level BOM gives you a structured, hierarchical view of how everything fits together, from raw materials to finished goods. This becomes essential for managing real-world manufacturing complexity. In this guide, we break down how multi-level BOMs work, where they fail in practice, and how to manage them effectively as you scale.

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September 25, 2026

Manufacturing

Industrial Food Processing: How to Manage It at Scale

Food processing is one of the most operationally demanding industries there is. Margins are thin, compliance requirements are strict, and the gap between a well-run operation and an expensive problem is narrower than most people outside the industry appreciate. This guide covers how industrial food processing actually works, from production stages and traceability systems to inventory management, common challenges, and the software that ties it all together.

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September 25, 2026

Inventory

The Ultimate Guide to Raw Materials Inventory

Raw materials inventory is the foundation of production and one of the easiest places for things to go wrong. Early on, spreadsheets may work, but as SKUs and order volume grow, tracking breaks down. Small gaps turn into stockouts, excess inventory, and constant firefighting across teams. This guide explains how raw materials inventory works, where it fails, and how to build a system that keeps everything in sync.

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September 10, 2026

Business

AI Adoption in US Manufacturing Has Quadrupled Since 2023 — But 87% Haven't made the Switch

AI is growing in US manufacturing. But it’s slow and cautious. This report analyzes US Census Bureau data from July 2022 to February 2026 to reveal who's adopting, who isn't, and what's holding the industry back.

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September 30, 2026

Manufacturing

The 6 Best MRP Software for Manufacturing

When spreadsheets stop cutting it, and ERP systems charge you for features you'll never use, MRP software is the middle ground most manufacturers are looking for. We've rounded up the 6 best options on the market right now, covering tools for every stage of business growth. Whatever the size of your operation, there's something on this list for you.

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September 25, 2026

E-commerce

B2B Customer Engagement: Strategies, Models, and Metrics

B2B customer engagement goes far beyond closing deals. Here's a complete breakdown of the models, strategies, and metrics that help businesses build lasting client relationships.

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September 25, 2026

News

From Notifications to Automated Action: Never Miss What Happens in Your Operations Again

Notifications, powered by webhooks, are Sutton's way of pushing out information the moment something specific happens. No more refreshing screens, sending follow-ups, or finding out too late that something slipped. The moment something changes, Sutton instantly alerts the right people and systems to kick off the next step automatically.

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September 25, 2026

Manufacturing

CPG Distribution: A Complete Guide for Manufacturers

CPG products move fast, margins are thin, and the pressure to keep shelves stocked is constant. This guide breaks down how CPG distribution works, the channels available to you, and how to manage it all effectively.

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September 25, 2026

E-commerce

B2B Ecommerce Trends: How Manufacturing Companies Can Adapt to Digital Commerce in 2026

B2B ecommerce is no longer optional for manufacturers. Buyers expect self-service portals, real-time inventory visibility, flexible payments, and mobile access, and they'll go to whoever provides it. This guide breaks down the trends reshaping B2B commerce in 2026 and what manufacturers need to build to stay competitive.

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September 25, 2026

Manufacturing

Product Recall Management: A Step-by-Step Guide

A step-by-step breakdown of the product recall management process, from assembling your team to closing out with regulators, and how to make the whole thing faster and less painful.

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September 25, 2026

Inventory

What Is a Lot Number? And The Costs of Ignoring Them

Lot numbers are more than just codes on packaging — they're the backbone of product traceability. Here's everything you need to know about how they work and why getting them right matters.

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September 25, 2026

Business

B2B E-commerce for Distributors: Going Digital

B2B e-commerce is transforming how distributors sell, manage inventory, and serve buyers. This guide explains how B2B e-commerce works, how it differs from B2C, and why distributors are moving sales online.

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September 25, 2026

Warehouse

Warehouse Barcode System: How to Use a Mobile WMS

A warehouse barcode system uses barcode scanning and mobile WMS technology to manage inventory, picking, packing, and shipping directly on the warehouse floor. By replacing manual data entry with fast barcode scans, warehouses can improve inventory accuracy, reduce errors, and keep operations moving efficiently.

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September 25, 2026

E-commerce

Wholesaler vs Distributor

Wholesalers and distributors are often confused for the same thing — but they're not. Here's how each one fits into the supply chain and why the difference matters.

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September 25, 2026

Business

The Warehouse Management Process: A Complete Guide

Here’s a breakdown of the warehouse management process, from receiving to shipping, including the KPIs you need to track performance and the technology that ties it all together.

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September 9, 2026

Warehouse

Pick, Pack, Ship: How the Fulfillment Process Works

The pick, pack, ship process sits at the heart of every warehouse operation. Here's what happens at each stage, the strategies behind it, and how to make the whole thing run more efficiently.

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September 30, 2026

News

We Raised $3M in New Capital

We secured $3M in new capital, led by Tech Square Ventures, bringing the company's total funding to $6.3M. This investment follows our strongest quarterly performance to date and reflects a growing trend of manufacturers and operators transitioning away from both manual spreadsheets and legacy ERP systems like NetSuite.

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September 9, 2026

Business

B2B Supply Chain Management 101: A Complete Guide

B2B supply chain management is the backbone of how goods move between businesses, from raw materials to finished products. This guide addresses the biggest challenges teams face, and how B2B differs from B2C. Plus, what to look for in software that keeps your operation running without the guesswork.

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September 9, 2026

News

Transfer Orders: A Better Way to Move Inventory Between Warehouses

Managing inventory across multiple warehouses creates blind spots: stock that looks available but isn't, receiving teams left in the dark, and audit trails that don't hold up. Transfer Orders in Sutton fix this with a structured four-stage workflow: commit, pick, ship, and receive. Both locations stay accurate in real time, lot traceability is preserved end to end, and no workarounds required.

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September 24, 2026

Manufacturing

The 7 Best Food Traceability Software in 2026

Still relying on paper logs and spreadsheet hope to track your production? With the FSMA 204 deadline officially here, manual traceability isn't just a headache; it’s a liability. We’ve vetted the top 7 food traceability platforms of 2026 to help you bridge the gap between compliance and operations without the enterprise price tag.

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September 25, 2026

Warehouse

What Is a 3PL Warehouse Management System? A Complete Guide

Managing multiple clients, their inventory, orders, and billing manually is a losing battle. And most 3PLs, unfortunately, find that out the hard way. In this guide, we break down what a 3PL Warehouse Management System actually is, why it matters, what to look for when choosing one, and how much you should expect to spend.

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September 9, 2026

Inventory

Perishable Inventory: Beat the Clock or Lose the Stock

Perishable inventory is any product or service that loses value over time, and once it passes a certain date, the value is lost and unrecoverable. In this guide, we cover what perishable inventory is, what makes something perishable, and why it requires a higher level of scrutiny than other inventory types.

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September 9, 2026

Warehouse

B2B Wholesale: The Ultimate Guide

B2B wholesale powers the supply chains behind countless industries — but how does it actually work, and is it the right model for your business? This guide breaks down what B2B wholesale is, the different models you can use, seven key benefits, and a step-by-step guide to getting started.

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September 25, 2026

Inventory

B2B Inventory Management 101

B2B inventory management is a different beast from B2C. The scale, complexity, and systems required to keep operations running are in a league of their own. Here's everything you need to know to get it right.

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September 9, 2026

Inventory

Product Traceability: The Complete Guide

Product traceability is how businesses track and document items through their entire lifecycle, from raw materials to finished goods. In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about traceability, including its importance, the different types of traceability systems, and how to choose the right approach for your business.

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September 9, 2026

Manufacturing

Demand Forecasting and Planning: What You Need to Know

Demand forecasting predicts what customers will buy and when. Demand planning determines how to meet that demand. Together, they help manufacturers make smarter decisions about inventory, production, and supply chain operations.

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September 24, 2026

Warehouse

The 11 Best Warehouse Management Software in 2026

Warehouse Management Software (WMS) helps businesses optimize inventory, picking, packing, and fulfillment with real-time visibility and automation. In this guide, we break down the 11 best warehouse management software solutions in 2026, focusing on their features, pricing, pros and cons, and the types of businesses each platform is best suited for.

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September 25, 2026

Manufacturing

Breaking Down Bill of Materials Inventory Management

Learn how BOM in inventory management links product demand to materials, reduces waste, and keeps production running smoothly. Learn the key components, types, and best practices for manufacturing success.

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September 9, 2026

News

Sutton on SourceForge: Cloud ERP Software for Small Manufacturers

We’re excited to announce that our Co-Founder and CEO Dan Koukol was featured on the Sourceforge podcast. In this episode, he talks about different challenges of operating in the physical economy.

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September 9, 2026

Business

AI in Manufacturing: How It Works and Real-World Applications

AI in manufacturing uses data, machine learning, and automation to improve production, quality, and decision-making across the factory floor. What was once a competitive advantage is quickly becoming a standard operating requirement. Early adopters get to integrate tools into existing workflows without disruption.

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September 9, 2026

Inventory

Food Inventory Management in Food Distribution Warehouses

This article outlines the core food inventory management processes that warehouses and distributors use to keep inventory data aligned, reduce waste, and support recalls and reporting.

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September 9, 2026

Inventory

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Warehouse Management System

You know you need a Warehouse Management System, but finding the right one isn’t simple. A quick search brings up ERPs and unfamiliar acronyms, sending you down a rabbit hole instead of toward a solution. Even when you find WMS options, each works differently, and many are built for systems, not the people actually running your warehouse. This guide breaks down what a WMS is, the main types available, and what to consider before choosing one your team can actually use day to day.

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September 9, 2026

Inventory

How to Optimize Warehouse Slotting in Your Workflows

Warehouse slotting is the key to a more efficient warehouse. But what is it and how does it help you improve your warehouse functions? In this article, you’ll learn all about location control and bin management and how to optimize it.

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September 9, 2026

Inventory

B2B Wholesale Warehousing and Fulfillment: A Complete Guide

B2B wholesale warehousing and fulfillment involves managing large-scale inventory, bulk orders, and complex shipping requirements between businesses. This guide breaks down how B2B fulfillment works, how it differs from B2C operations, and the key components and strategies needed to optimize wholesale warehousing at scale.

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September 9, 2026

Manufacturing

Calculating Production Costs with Job Order Costing

Job order costing helps businesses accurately calculate the cost of custom products and projects. This guide explains how to track direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead using job cost sheets and step by step calculations.

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September 9, 2026

E-commerce

Omnichannel Fulfillment: Pros, Cons, and Components

Omnichannel fulfillment connects inventory, orders, and customer interactions across every sales channel. It provides a practical foundation for businesses looking to deliver consistent customer experiences while improving inventory visibility, fulfillment speed, and operational efficiency.

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September 25, 2026

Manufacturing

The Ins and Outs of Production Planning and Scheduling

Just like the A-Team, there’s no better feeling in this world than when a plan comes together. Especially when you’re managing a production line, where a plan can make a difference between profit and having to close your factory doors for good. That’s why we’ve put together this article on production planning and scheduling, so you can learn all about what it is and how to implement and manage it within your business. So, without further ado, let’s begin.

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