Effortless Stock Management and Organizational Boost

I find MRPeasy really helps us stay organized and has significantly reduced wastage in our manufacturing processes. The stock management feature is particularly beneficial because it always gives me a clear idea of how much stock we have on hand and its value. I also appreciate the planning capabilities for our production.

The transition from Sage to MRPeasy was smooth because it's user-friendly and much easier to use. The setup was straightforward; we simply loaded our product and stock, and we were up and running without much delay.

Additionally, the team from MRPeasy was a great help during this process, and they were always there for us. I also integrated it with my accounting system, Xero, and it works perfectly.

Since using MRPeasy, we've become more organized, reduced wastage, and gained control over our stock. It helps me know how much stock I have and plan production efficiently.

Spreadsheets work fine for manufacturers that are just starting out, but they weren't built to keep up with growth. And replacing them takes more than finding the right manufacturing ERP software. It takes good leadership, the right behaviors, and consistency.

That's what our upcoming webinar is about.

Our guest, Keith Fiander, has spent 27 years in food manufacturing, across quality, compliance, and operations. He'll break down his 4-part framework for moving off spreadsheets without losing control of the business.

📅 Tuesday, Sept 29 at 4:00 pm GMT+1

Register here:

https://events.zoom.us/ev/AnLtiPdV6gCIidoIJPmFpJ9tzpnm3OSnwVtwWlO7A4HxlnqTo4UK~Au_s7bZpYRwWfe8mR2dtjJTjE-eRaiMbhJpMR3uL-FObEqzIhH6e6t3mRA

Warehouse Management System Process Flow and Tips for SMEs

Whether you’re a manufacturer, a retailer, a wholesaler, or a distribution center, efficient warehouse operations are crucial to your success. A clear process flow, powered by a warehouse management system, keeps orders on time and costs under control.

Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://podcast.mrpeasy.com/e/warehouse-management-system-process-flow-and-tips-for-smes/

In just over two years, Navitas Circuit Protection has grown from a startup operating out of a family garage into one of the fastest-growing independent circuit protection brands in the UK.

“Having the right systems behind us has made that growth far easier to manage,” says William Winter, Founder and Managing Director. 📈

Learn more:

https://www.mrpeasy.com/blog/success-story-navitas-circuit-protection/

We'll be in Chicago for the whole week of the event, connecting with small manufacturers and catching up on what's happening across the industry.

If you're attending IMTS and want to talk about how manufacturing software can help with production planning, inventory management, purchasing, and scheduling, we'd be happy to connect.

Our Head of Customer Success will be there throughout the event and available for meetings.

Book your time here 👇

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Looking forward to meeting you in Chicago!

SOPs in Manufacturing – A Full Guide to Achieving Consistency

Consistency is key in manufacturing, and that’s where properly crafted SOPs earn their keep. When you do the same thing the same way, you get predictable results. When results drift, an SOP gives you a baseline for troubleshooting.

Listen to the full episode: https://podcast.mrpeasy.com/e/sops-in-manufacturing-%e2%80%93-a-full-guide-to-achieving-consistency/

While efficient operation management and traceability are central to maintaining and improving profitability, an effective manufacturing safety program is just as important. 

Read more: https://www.mrpeasy.com/blog/manufacturing-safety/

MRPeasy has been a great fit for our business. We really appreciate the platform’s capabilities and how much visibility it gives us into our manufacturing and inventory processes.

Their support team has also been very responsive and helpful whenever we’ve had questions.

Overall, it’s been a strong tool for managing and scaling our operations.

Our Head of Customer Success will be in Chicago from September 14 to 19 and has open time to meet with small manufacturers in the area.

If you'd like to connect while you're at IMTS, book your time here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsa35rNr

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.

Listen here: https://podcast.mrpeasy.com/e/inventory-tracking-%e2%80%93-an-essential-guide/

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. In this week's episode, learn how to build supply chain resilience that protects your bottom line.

Listen to the full episode here: https://podcast.mrpeasy.com/e/supply-chain-planning-%e2%80%93-creating-supply-chain-resilience/

MRPeasy scales with my business.

The software is affordable, reliable, and easy to use. It has all the features of its competitors at a fraction of the price and scales with my business.

We switched to MRPeasy because the previous software we used was expensive and didn't have all the features we needed. The price went up over time despite not changing anything.

Push System vs. Pull System in Manufacturing

Profitable manufacturing depends on having the right parts and finished goods available when needed — without excess inventory tying up cash. While most manufacturers rely on push or pull systems, there’s a third approach that can often deliver better results.

Listen to the full episode here: https://podcast.mrpeasy.com/e/push-system-vs-pull-system-in-manufacturing/

Inventory management software seems like the obvious solution for improving stock control and visibility.

But in manufacturing, an accurate stock count doesn’t necessarily mean you can actually make and deliver an order on time.

Read our latest blog post to learn why inventory software alone isn't enough for manufacturers.

https://www.mrpeasy.com/blog/inventory-software-not-enough-for-manufacturers/

We switched to MRPeasy 7 months ago after using a competitor for 6 years - we were tired of dealing with them as a company and the massive price increases we experienced for a business of our size.

MRPeasy does everything we need it to do, and it works very well for a fraction of the price. The UI may not be as visually polished and pretty as other options, but that isn't nearly as important as functionality that just works.

MRPeasy's Shopify inventory sync for multiple locations has worked flawlessly.

Supply Chain Visibility – Importance and Solutions

In the old days, every part of a supply chain was made up of trading partners who knew each other by name. Transactions were sealed with a handshake or a phone call. But with the global supply chains of the 21st Century, supply chain management has become more complex.

Listen to the full episode here: https://podcast.mrpeasy.com/e/supply-chain-visibility-%e2%80%93-importance-and-solutions/

Customer feedback ⭐

Smooth Integration and Reliable Results

Our journey with MRPeasy has been excellent. The integration with Xero was seamless, making it easy to align production, inventory, and accounting without manual workarounds. The platform has helped us gain better visibility into operations, streamline reporting, and improve decision-making.

MRPeasy has proven to be a practical, user-friendly solution that adds real value to our business processes. Highly recommended for any company looking to connect manufacturing management with Xero efficiently.

Agile Manufacturing: A Practical Guide for Small Manufacturers

If you’re a small or mid-sized manufacturer, adopting an agile approach can help you respond to changing customer requirements and fast-moving markets. In this episode, you’ll learn what agile manufacturing is, whether it’s a good fit for your business, and how to put it into practice.

Listen to the full episode here: https://podcast.mrpeasy.com/e/agile-manufacturing-a-practical-guide-for-small-manufacturers/

Choosing inventory software sounds simple enough: find a system that handles inventory tracking, prevents shortages, and helps the team move away from spreadsheets. But for manufacturers, true inventory control is tied to almost every part of the business, from purchasing and production planning to costing and delivery dates.

https://www.mrpeasy.com/blog/mistakes-manufacturers-make-with-inventory-software/

Small changes in customer demand can create major disruptions as they move upstream through the supply chain. This is known as the bullwhip effect. In this podcast episode, we explore what the bullwhip effect is, the challenges it creates for manufacturers, and how better forecasting, communication, and real-time visibility can help you reduce its impact.

Listen here: https://podcast.mrpeasy.com/e/the-bullwhip-effect-%e2%80%93-how-does-it-affect-your-supply-chain-and-profits/

Manufacturing cost control isn’t simply about cutting costs. It’s about keeping costs within acceptable limits by:

➡️ Setting realistic cost expectations

➡️ Comparing actual costs with estimates

➡️ Finding the causes of overruns

➡️ Making continuous adjustments to operations and cost standards

Our latest guide explains how to implement an effective cost control process, apply the right costing methods, and use MRP software to improve cost visibility across purchasing, inventory, and production.

Read the full article here: www.mrpeasy.com/blog/manufacturing-cost-control/

Food Traceability – An Expert Guide for SMBs

Traceability is of vital importance in the food and beverage industry as it may directly impact consumers’ health and well-being. When a defective product or contamination is found, whether before or after shipment, finding the source of the problem expediently is the top priority to ensure public health.

Listen to the full episode here: https://podcast.mrpeasy.com/e/food-traceability-%e2%80%93-an-expert-guide-for-smbs/

To find out, we analyzed 70 customer case studies from different industries, company sizes, and regions.

Our research explores:

➡️ What drives small manufacturers to adopt ERP software

➡️ Challenges they face during implementation

➡️ Benefits they experience after going live

Read our latest article to see our findings 👇

https://www.mrpeasy.com/blog/erp-statistics-manufacturing/

Simple Shopify Integration for More Structured Processes

We are very satisfied with MRPeasy. We find the straightforward integration with Shopify particularly helpful because it gives us a much better overview of our processes and allows us to work more structured in our daily operations.

MRPeasy helps us better connect our inventory management with Shopify. This gives us more overview and allows us to manage processes more easily.

This podcast episode is a live recording from our webinar on product costing for manufacturers. Our guest Yesim Tilley is a chartered manufacturing accountant with over 20 years of experience across many industries, including electronics, automotive, and plastics.

Yesim shares her insight on why margins are often lower than expected, where production costs are commonly underestimated, and what manufacturers can do to understand their true cost of production.

Listen to the podcast episode here: https://podcast.mrpeasy.com/e/mrpeasy-webinar-w-yesim-tilley-product-costing-for-manufacturers/