Assemble to order (ATO): stock components, assemble after the order confirms the variant. How it works, ATO vs make-to-stock, and what software to check.

Batch production makes set lots and changes over between them. Mass production runs one standard item nonstop. See which fits your demand.

An inventory adjustment corrects system stock to match physical stock. Learn the three types, the steps to make one, and how to stop repeat gaps.

Inventory records hold item ID, quantity on hand, location, reorder point and lead time. Compare manual and software records, and what to check.

The best ERP for printing and packaging manufacturers handles job-level costing and multi-material batch tracking. What to check before you buy.

Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) checks if your machine and labor hours can meet the production schedule. How it works, plus a capacity check.

Inventory to sales ratio = average inventory ÷ net sales. Get the formula, how to read it, mistakes to avoid and how to keep stock live.

Consignment inventory is stock a supplier places at a retailer’s or distributor’s location while retaining ownership until it sells.

How Indian manufacturers can move POs, invoices and GRNs from paper to digital records, what to digitise first, and where TranZact fits.

A stock discrepancy is any gap between what your inventory system records and what is physically on the shelf.

Production costs are raw material, direct labour and overhead. See direct vs indirect costs and how to calculate cost per unit, step by step.

A write-down lowers stock's book value; a write-off takes it to zero. When to use each, how to record it, and how to spot slow stock early.

Job order production manufactures a unique product to one customer’s specifications, tracked and costed as a single job from start to finish.

Learn what a cost center is, how it works in business accounting, and why it matters for Indian SME manufacturers.

A production planning system turns sales orders and BOMs into a schedule. See what it does, where planning breaks, and where TranZact fits.

A computerized inventory system tracks stock in real time instead of paper registers. See its advantages, risks, and what to check before you buy.

Opening stock is inventory at the start of a period; closing stock is what's left at the end. Formulas, examples, and how to keep both accurate.

ICT in manufacturing means running stock, orders and production on software, not paper. See its impact on small manufacturers and how to adopt it.

Material handling covers how materials move and are stored from receiving to dispatch. Compare manual vs mechanized methods and see how to track stock.

Digital documentation gives SME manufacturers faster access, safer records and audit-ready files. See the 5 benefits and how to move off paper.

Cycle time is the total time it takes to complete one unit of work or one full production cycle, from start to finish.

How Indian manufacturers can manage bulk, credit-based B2B stock: key challenges, setup steps, what to check in software, and how TranZact helps.

Process costing helps Indian manufacturers calculate average unit cost in continuous production environments with uniform output and high volumes.

Incremental cost is the added cost of making extra units. See the formula, a worked example, and how to check whether a bulk order really pays.

Sundry debtors are customers who owe you for goods already delivered. Learn how to age dues from 0 to 90+ days and track them in a manufacturing SME.

GST replaced excise, VAT, CST and entry tax with one tax. It allows input tax credit across the supply chain. Here are the pros and cons for manufacturers.

The 7 factors that decide if inventory software works for an Indian manufacturer: real cost, BOM fit, shop-floor adoption, Tally sync, support and data.

Starting a manufacturing business in India offers numerous opportunities across various sectors such as automobile parts, eco-friendly packaging, and food production. Key ideas include manufacturing kitchen utensils, snacks, medical supplies, and personal care products, all benefiting from strong domestic demand and export potential. The sector is supported by government policies and growing consumer trends towards sustainability and health. Entrepreneurs should consider capital requirements, market demand, and operational efficiency to succeed in this expanding landscape.

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) is the smallest number of units a supplier will sell in one order to stay profitable.

ERP rollouts at Indian SME manufacturers fail on data, adoption and ownership, not features. The 6 challenges, how to avoid each, and what to check.

A practical guide for Indian manufacturers to understand demand management, improve forecasting, control inventory, and align production with real market demand.

An ERP implementation strategy is the sequence you follow to roll out a new system: discovery, data migration, training, and go-live.

Manufacturing is the physical conversion of raw materials into goods. Production is the wider process: planning, sourcing, making and delivery.

Understand the difference between prime cost and conversion cost with formulas, examples, and practical accounting use cases for Indian SME manufacturers.

Inventory control models are systematic methods, like EOQ, ABC analysis, and Min-Max, that tell you how much stock to order and when.

Product lifecycle management (PLM) explained: the stages from design to decline, and how each one should change your stock, BOMs and batch sizes.

Inventory planning and control: how manufacturers set stock targets, reorder points and ageing checks, and what to look for in software that tracks it.

Intermediate goods are inputs processed into another product before sale. See examples, how they differ from finished goods, and how to track them.

Intermittent production runs different products on the same machines in small batches or custom orders. See types, pros, cons and how to track each job.

Learn about the importance, strategies, and best practices in aggregate planning to optimize production and inventory management.