How Catch Weight Inaccuracy Is Quietly Eroding Your Margins
Let’s talk about the accidental charity you’re running in your warehouse. You probably didn’t set out to be a philanthropist when you opened your doors. You’re in the business of selling high-quality products—artisan cheese, prime cuts of Wagyu, or perhaps bulk seafood. You’ve got overhead, labor costs, and a supply chain that feels like it’s […]
The Paperless Warehouse – Why Mobile Tech is The Secret Sauce For Fishbowl
When it comes to popular inventory solutions, Fishbowl Inventory is often the “brain” of the operation. It handles the complex calculations, tracks the stock levels, and integrates with your accounting software to keep the numbers straight. But even the most brilliant brain is limited if the “nervous system”—the way information travels from the warehouse floor […]
The 7 Hidden Costs of a Do It Yourself ERP Implementation
There is a certain type of business owner who looks at a complex inventory management system—something like Fishbowl, Katana, or Cin7—and thinks, “I can set this up over a long weekend.” We get it. You’re an entrepreneur. You built this company on grit, coffee, and a “can-do” attitude. But when it comes to inventory software […]
The B2B Sales Rep Efficiency Guide
For decades, the life of a wholesale sales rep was defined by three things: a trunk full of catalogs, a stack of carbon-copy order forms, and a relentless “middleman” headache. If you run a distribution or wholesale business, you know the routine. Your rep spends all day in the field or on the phone, scribbling […]
5 Signs Your Quickbooks Inventory Can’t Keep Up With Your Warehouse
QuickBooks is the “Old Reliable” of the SMB world. It’s the software that likely got you through your first few years, kept your books clean, and made tax season bearable. But as your warehouse starts humming and your SKU count climbs, that reliable tool can start to feel like a pair of shoes that’s two sizes too small. You’re still moving, but man, […]
Mastering Manufacturing BOMs in Fishbowl
A Bill of Materials (BOM) is often described as a “recipe.” While that’s a helpful starting point, it’s also a bit of an understatement. If you’re running a mid-market manufacturing operation in 2026, a recipe isn’t enough to keep your margins healthy. You don’t just need to know that a cake requires flour and eggs; […]
The “Safety Stock” Trap: Why Over-Ordering is Killing Your Cash Flow
Walking through a warehouse filled to the rafters feels like a security blanket. For many operations managers, those towering pallets represent a promise: “We will never tell a customer ‘No.’” But if you look closely at your balance sheet, that security blanket might actually be a weighted vest. In the 2026 market—where warehouse real estate […]
How Cin7 Integration Improves Multi Channel Inventory Management
If you’ve ever had to send a “sorry, we’re actually out of stock” email to a customer who just paid you money, you know the sinking feeling of a multi-channel inventory failure. In the early days of a business, managing a few orders on Shopify and maybe a handful on Amazon is doable with a […]
Cin7 vs Katana vs Fishbowl: Which Inventory Software Should You Choose
“Inventory tracking” is no longer enough. Businesses today require operational intelligence. With global supply chains becoming more fragmented and consumer expectations for “instant” delivery reaching an all-time high, your choice of Inventory Management Software (IMS) is the most critical infrastructure decision you will make this year. Three names consistently dominate the mid-market conversation: Cin7, Katana, and Fishbowl. While they all […]