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The Warehouse Problem Everyone Knows Warehouses today move fast (or that should).  Orders come in from multiple sales channels, customers expect same-day shipping, and mistakes are more costly than ever. Yet many businesses still rely on static, paper-based systems—or worse, “the clipboard shuffle”—to run their operations. It’s not that those systems never worked. It’s that […]

The “Everyday” Field Service Problem Every service business owner has lived this nightmare: a tech rolls up to a jobsite ready to work, only to find the one critical part they need is nowhere to be found. Cue the awkward phone call back to the office, a frustrated customer, and a rescheduled appointment that eats

When most businesses hear the word “ERP,” they picture two things: endless features they may never use, and a price tag that could fund a small yacht. Enterprise Resource Planning software can be powerful, but it’s not always practical—especially for growing businesses that need flexibility without locking themselves into an expensive, monolithic system. The good

If you’re in the cannabis industry, you already know: compliance isn’t optional. It’s mandatory, tedious, and usually stressful. Between state regulations, ever-changing reporting requirements, and a pile of METRC tags staring you down, managing compliance often feels like a full-time job on top of your actual job. But what if there were a way to

If you’ve ever had to copy online orders from your storefront into Fishbowl manually, we’ve got news for you: there’s a better way—and it doesn’t involve late-night spreadsheets, missed orders, or muttering at your keyboard. Meet LilyPad Vortex. It’s like having a calm, reliable digital assistant who never sleeps and never forgets to hit \”Save.\”

Running one online store is a full-time job. Running two? That’s a part-time breakdown waiting to happen. But what if you could manage multiple stores—Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, you name it—all from one dashboard that talks directly to Fishbowl Inventory? That’s the magic of LilyPad Multi-Cart, and in this article, we’re going to break down how

If you’re a manufacturer, you already know that Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is the backbone of keeping your shop floor moving. But MRP is only as strong as the systems supporting it. That’s where Fishbowl Inventory shines—and where LilyPad’s suite of tools takes things to the next level. In this article, we’ll explore how integrating

If you run a third-party logistics (3PL) business or rely on one to move your products, you know how chaotic things can get—especially when your inventory system isn’t talking to your customers (or your customers’ customers). But with Fishbowl Inventory and LilyPad Applications working together, that chaos can finally start to make sense. In this

Investing in new inventory, warehousing, or manufacturing software is a big step—but getting your team trained on it is where the real change begins. Training can make or break your rollout and sets the tone for how confident your staff feels, how consistently your team uses the tools, and how much value your business ultimately

How WMS Tools Save Time, Reduce Mistakes, and Keep Your Operation Moving—Wherever Work Happens If your business relies on inventory—whether you’re fulfilling orders, assembling kits, or managing stock across multiple locations—your warehouse isn’t just a storage space. It’s the operational heartbeat of your business. And like any good heartbeat, it needs rhythm, clarity, and consistency.