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Tired of managing production and orders on spreadsheets? You’re definitely not the only one. Almost every SMB manufacturer I talk to is worn out from juggling backorders, production plans, and fulfillment timelines in Excel. It’s exhausting, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Just the other day, a customer shared something that really hit home: “We love that Brahmin lets us know if we’re short on materials, but it’d be amazing if we could actually see, visually, which orders we can fulfill first and exactly when.” That got me and my team thinking—how can we make this simpler, faster, and just better for teams like yours? We’re excited to announce that next week, a new feature is rolling out: a visual cue system for order and production timelines. Imagine instantly seeing which orders are ready to ship, when materials for pending orders will arrive, and production completion times—all in one view. No more digging through rows and columns; everything’s right there. Here’s how this new feature is set to make a difference: 1/ Save Time – Process hundreds of orders and production data in seconds. It’s all visual and quick to read. 2/ Boost Visibility – Everyone from operations to management can see the latest updates in real time. 3/ Improve Planning – Know the exact timing of order fulfillment to avoid delays and keep customers happy. If you’re ready to say goodbye to spreadsheets and gain the clarity you need, check out the video below to see it in action! And if this sounds like a game-changer, grab a demo slot from the link in the comments. Let’s simplify your operations!

New Tutorial: QuickBooks & Brahmin Solutions Integration If invoicing feels like a constant pain point in your business, you're not alone. We've seen SMBs spend 30+ hours each month manually managing invoices and wholesale orders, often without integration software to help streamline the process. To address this, we’ve created a comprehensive video tutorial on using Brahmin Solutions’ seamless integration with QuickBooks. What This Tutorial Covers: 1/Setting up the integration for effortless invoicing and orders 2/ Syncing invoices with QBO to reduce double entry 3/ Real-time COGS and inventory receiving journal entries 4/ Automatic tracking for manufacturing and labor costs 5/ Synchronizing bills with QBO to keep financials up-to-date By the end of the video, you’ll know exactly how to set up this integration and automate key processes, freeing up time to focus on growth and production. Click the link in the comments to watch the video and see how Brahmin Solutions can transform your approach to invoicing and inventory management. And don’t forget to subscribe for more tips on business operations and ERP solutions!

Are you and your team feeling the grind of managing invoices and orders across QuickBooks, spreadsheets, and emails? We hear this all the time from SMB manufacturers—the struggle of handling wholesale orders, tracking invoices, and reconciling month-end inventory without a clear view in one system. It’s time-consuming and often feels like chasing your own tail. Just this week, I spoke with a business owner who told me her team spends over 30 hours each month just on manual data entry and reconciliation. And naturally, her accountant gets a bit stressed with every end-of-month crunch (honestly, who doesn’t?). To turn things around for her, we recommended a three-step solution to save hours and stress: 1️⃣ Enter Wholesale Orders Directly in Brahmin Solutions: Every order now flows into QBO in one click, creating invoices automatically—goodbye double entry! 2️⃣ Automated Payment Tracking & Reminders: Brahmin sends reminders for overdue payments, and when invoices are paid, they’re synced right to QBO. No more manual tracking! 3️⃣ Real-Time COGS & Inventory Tracking: Now, COGS and inventory values update in real-time, eliminating month-end scramble and giving the team clear financial insights. With these changes, her team gained back precious time, streamlined operations, and finally has real-time financial clarity! If this sounds like something your business needs, check out our QuickBooks integration demo in the comments. Let us know how we can help streamline your workflow! #SMBManufacturing #InventoryManagement #ERPSoftware #QuickBooksIntegration #LeanERP #TimeSaving #BrahminSolutions #Efficiency #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusiness

New Tutorial Alert: Master COGS Tracking for Food Production with Brahmin Solutions Accurately tracking your Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is crucial for any food production business, whether you're making protein bars, packaged goods, or baked treats. In our latest video, we walk you through every step to help you get a clear view of your costs, refine your pricing, and boost profitability. What You’ll Learn: 1/ The importance of tracking COGS for food businesses 2/ Step-by-step instructions for setting up your Bill of Materials (BOM) 3/ How to add raw materials, labor, and overhead costs 4/ Real-time monitoring of COGS and profit margins with Brahmin Solutions 5/ How understanding your COGS empowers better business decisions By the end, you’ll know how to manage costs, optimize pricing, and drive profitability in your food production business. Watch now and transform the way you manage COGS. The link is in the comments below. Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert insights on business operations and ERP solutions! #COGS #FoodProduction #ERPSoftware #ProfitMargins #FoodManufacturing #BrahminSolutions #InventoryManagement

Margins are not what you estimated? For many SMB Manufacturers we’ve worked with, it’s the same story—estimating production costs without fully understanding where the money is really going and being surprised when they look at their financials. Across the board, we’ve seen businesses struggle with one big issue: they’re confident in their pricing, but when it comes to tracking actual manufacturing costs, they’re left in the dark. This lack of visibility causes businesses to miss out on hidden cost-saving opportunities and sometimes even realize too late that their margins aren’t as healthy as they thought. Here’s what we’ve done to help these manufacturers get a handle on their costs: 1/ Direct Materials Tracking: Instead of guessing or manually inputting costs, we helped automate the tracking of raw materials, so they knew exactly what they were spending on each component in real-time. 2/ Real-Time Labor Costs: By incorporating wages, payroll taxes, and benefits into the system, they could see their labor costs with total accuracy and adjust accordingly. 3/ Centralized Overhead: We brought all their indirect costs—like rent, utilities, and equipment maintenance—into one platform, giving them a real-time view of where every penny was going, helping them stay on top of hidden expenses. With these steps in place, our customers could finally see their true production costs and use this data to make smarter decisions, increase efficiency, and, most importantly, grow their margins. Ready to take control of your manufacturing costs and stop guessing? Check out my video, where I break down manufacturing costs step by step. I’ll walk you through what they are, how to use software to track everything, and even show you ways to cut costs and save. It’s time to stop the guesswork and get your business running smoothly and profitably! Click the link in the comments to watch the video! If you don’t see it, switch to “Recent Comments” below the post!

Struggling with B2B invoicing overload? Here’s how Brahmin Solutions transformed a candle manufacturer’s invoicing process in just 14 days. Managing over 600 eCommerce orders and 200 B2B invoices monthly can turn into chaos fast. Our client had Shopify for orders, QBO for invoices, ShipStation for shipping, and, of course, spreadsheets for everything else—sound familiar? When we asked why they hadn’t automated, they had the same concern we often hear: “It’ll take too long, and we can’t afford the downtime.” But what if we told you we streamlined their entire process in just two weeks without disrupting their workflow? Here’s how: 1/ Seamless Shopify Integration We kept their existing Shopify flow intact, integrating Brahmin Solutions so wholesale orders and shipments flowed automatically. The bookkeeper now just logs in, checks shipped orders, and quickly creates invoices—no more manual jumping between platforms. 2/ One-Click Sync with QBO No more double-entry! With just one click, invoices sync directly to QBO, saving their team over 30 hours a month. More time back in their hands to focus on growing the business. 3/ Unified Purchases and Production Tracking We centralized their purchases and production under Brahmin Solutions, enabling real-time inventory tracking. No more surprises with stock levels—everything’s in one place. The results? The business now runs smoother, the team’s less stressed, and they’re saving a ton of time. All without changing their Shopify workflow! Ready to take control of your invoicing? Watch our video on how Brahmin Solutions can make your invoicing process faster and easier. Check the link in the comments to watch the video.

Struggling with accurate COGS tracking? You’re not alone! At a recent industry event, we spoke with a food production company facing a challenge many businesses know all too well: after partnering with a major distributor, they found out—way too late—that they were barely breaking even. Why? Because they relied on rough estimates for their COGS (Cost of Goods Sold), which left them blindsided by unexpected fees and costs. This situation is more common than you’d think for SMB manufacturers. But here’s how we helped them turn things around and regain control: 1️⃣ Recipe Management & Production Tracking We digitized their recipes and allowed for tracking everything from labor to overhead and even estimated waste. After each production run, they updated the system with real-time data, so they knew exactly where the costs stood. 2️⃣ Purchase & Landed Cost Tracking We implemented real-time tracking of purchase orders and material costs. As prices fluctuated, the system automatically adjusted average item costs, including landed costs like shipping. This gave them a more accurate understanding of how each component affected their margins. 3️⃣ Profit Insights at a Glance With all data centralized, they could see profit margins by product, customer, and sales channel. This allowed them to make faster, data-driven decisions and stop relying on outdated information. The impact? They now negotiate confidently with distributors, set prices with precision, and no longer face the panic of realizing their margins aren't where they thought. If you’re tired of playing the guessing game with your margins, let us show you how Brahmin Solutions can help you gain full control of your COGS and set your business on the path to sustained growth. 👉 Checkout the video link in the comments, and see how we can help your business grow! #FoodProduction #InventoryManagement #ProfitMargins #BrahminSolutions #SMBManufacturers #ERP #foodmanufacturing

Check out how Brahmin Solutions Inventory & MRP Software helps food manufacturers bring back-office and front-office operations into one central platform. Operations managers and business owners can now have complete visibility from purchase to sale. #foodproduction #manufacturing #ERP #InventoryManagement #COGS #foodmanufacturing #FoodERP

Feeling Overwhelmed by Manufacturing Chaos? There’s a Better Way. If you’re spending hours drowning in spreadsheets, manually managing production schedules, and constantly putting out fires on the shop floor, it’s time to streamline your processes and reclaim your time. Enter MRP systems – the ultimate solution to help you simplify inventory management, automate production tasks, and boost efficiency across the board. In our latest blog, we break down everything you need to know about MRP systems, including a curated list of the Top 10 MRP Software for small and mid-sized manufacturers. Discover how these tools can help you: 1/ Eliminate manual processes 2/ Reduce lead times 3/ Improve inventory management 4/ Scale your business effortlessly Ready to upgrade your manufacturing game? Check out the full guide here in the comments below. #MRP #Manufacturing #InventoryManagement #Productivity #SMBs #SupplyChain #Automation #ManufacturingSoftware #BrahminSolutions #ERP

Ever been stuck with software that just doesn’t fit your business? That’s exactly what happened to one of my customers, and they learned the hard way that an Integrated Inventory/MRP system is way better than a huge, clunky ERP. A couple of years ago, I was chatting with the owner of a scooter manufacturing company that had just scored some fresh funding. They needed to handle inventory—especially WIP (work in progress) and raw materials—plus quoting, and a simple CRM. Naturally, their investors pushed for NetSuite, since it’s all-in-one. At first, I said, "NetSuite is good, but you need something lean and flexible for your specific needs." I suggested going modular: Brahmin Solutions for inventory, Salesforce for CRM, and stick with QuickBooks Online for accounting. But you know how it is—investor pressure won out, and they went with NetSuite. 11 months later, I get the call: “Brahm, remember me? We went with NetSuite, but it’s not working out. We’re wasting time and money, and we want to set up that demo with Brahmin again.” Honestly, I hear this all the time—3 or 4 times a year, at least. People jump into big ERP systems and then realize they’re stuck with features they don’t need, and it’s way more complex than they bargained for. So, here’s what we did for them—and now, two years later, they’re super happy: 1/ Consolidated Inventory with Brahmin Solutions: We brought all their inventory—raw materials, WIP, and finished goods—into Brahmin. Real-time visibility on everything, plus we connected it to Shopify. One feature they loved? Brahmin tells Shopify what they can produce based on available materials. Game changer! 2/ CRM Integration for Quoting: We kept it simple with Salesforce for CRM. Whenever a quote got approved, it moved directly into Brahmin as a sales order, then straight into manufacturing—smooth as butter. 3/ Moved Accounting to QuickBooks: They’d been using QBO before but were asking too much of it. Now, QuickBooks handles the accounting, and Brahmin takes care of inventory and sales, syncing all the data for easy investor updates. The result? The whole team is happier, the operations are leaner, and because it’s a modular system, they can swap out any part without overhauling the whole thing. No more headaches, just smooth sailing! If you’re an SMB wondering whether to go with a big all-in-one ERP or keep it modular, I’ve got some insights for you. Grab my free 3-Step Guide to Inventory Management in Under 30 Days and get your business running smoothly, without the unnecessary complexity. Check the comments to grab your guide! If you don’t see it, switch to "Recent Comments" below the post.