Certainly, if you're not ready for cloud-based manufacturing software and prefer a more traditional approach, you can use an Excel spreadsheet for manufacturing inventory management.
Here are some steps to help you get started:
Create a New Excel Spreadsheet:
Open Microsoft Excel or a similar spreadsheet program and create a new workbook.
Set Up Tabs/Sheets:
Organize your spreadsheet into different tabs or sheets for various functions. Here are some recommended tabs:
Inventory: This is where you’ll input your current material and stock levels.
Recipes/Bill of Materials (BOM): List the ingredients/components needed for each product.
Sales Orders: Keep track of customer orders.
Purchase Orders: Manage your purchases of raw materials.
Manufacturing Orders: Record your production orders.