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Practical knowledge for inventory management in small businesses: tips on stock control, material organization, and automatic reordering.

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Apr 28, 2026

Stocktaking for Trade Businesses: Checklist, Process and GoBD Guidance from the Field

Stocktaking guide for trade businesses: process fixes for stock discrepancies, practical count sheets and GoBD tips so your target and actual figures finally align.

Mar 22, 2026

Inventory Management: Excel or App? Where Excel Hits Its Limits

Excel or app for inventory management? Comparison with facts, limits, and a clear decision guide for small and mid-sized businesses.

Mar 15, 2026

Bill of Materials in Trades: Structure, Use, and Practical Limits

What a bill of materials needs to do in the trades, which types exist, and where Excel, ERP, and digital inventory processes hit their limits in practice.

Mar 7, 2026

Digital Inventory Management in 5 Steps (No ERP Needed)

Digitize inventory management in 5 steps: structure storage, record items & set reorder points. Practical guide for trade businesses without ERP.

Feb 19, 2026

Best Inventory Management App for Trades 2026: 3 Apps Compared

Top 3 inventory management apps for trades in 2026 compared: repleno, Sortly and Lager im Griff. With criteria, pricing and a GDPR check. Written for a DACH audience.

Feb 1, 2026

Consumables Calculation: How to Determine Daily Usage Correctly

Daily usage, stock coverage and reorder point: the three numbers small businesses use to control material replenishment. With formulas and worked examples.

Nov 29, 2025

Inventory Management for Trades 2026: The Best Solution Without ERP (Practical Guide)

Inventory management for trades without ERP: mobile app, automatic alerts, and reorders. Guide 2026 with examples and ROI calculation.