Field notes from
the factory floor.
Practical writing on business automation, ERP, inventory, and digitization — from the team that builds it every day.
Why off-the-shelf ERP fails Indian SMEs (and what to do instead)
Most ERPs force your business to adapt to their workflow. For businesses with unique processes, that's a recipe for shelfware.
From registers to real-time: a playbook for first-time digitization
If your business runs on paper, don't start with software. Start with a process audit. Here's the exact framework we use.
How to move from 82% to 99.6% inventory accuracy in 90 days
A practical guide to cycle counting, bin locations, barcode scanning, and the process changes that make technology stick.
The hidden cost of manual piece-rate payroll in garment factories
We analyzed 12 garment factories. The average factory spends 8 days per month on payroll. Here's how to cut it to hours.
Hard vs soft credit control: what actually reduces overdue receivables
We tested both approaches across 18 wholesale distributors. The results surprised even us.
Velocity-based slotting is not enough: the case for affinity slotting
Most WMS implementations slot by velocity alone. But items ordered together should live together. Here's the math.