If you run a small manufacturing business, you know the struggle. You’re constantly juggling orders, tracking parts, and trying to keep production moving. But instead of a reliable inventory system, you’re stuck with whiteboards, spreadsheets, and a lot of guesswork.

It works—until it doesn’t.

The Daily Fire Drill

Every morning starts with a walk through the shop. Someone notices a missing part, and suddenly, it’s all hands on deck. Where did it go? Did someone already order it? Is it sitting in a pile somewhere, or is production about to grind to a halt?

So, you check the spreadsheet—if it’s up to date. Then you check the whiteboard, hoping someone remembered to update it. Finally, you ask around, hoping someone knows what’s going on.

And just like that, you’ve wasted 30 minutes chasing down a part instead of running your business.

Why Whiteboards and Spreadsheets Fail

Whiteboards and spreadsheets seem like a simple solution, but they rely on one thing: people remembering to update them. In a busy shop, that rarely happens.

• Someone grabs the last of a part and forgets to mark it down.
• A supplier delay isn’t recorded, so you don’t realize a critical component is missing until it’s too late.
• A new employee misreads the spreadsheet and orders the wrong part.

By the time you realize the mistake, production is stalled, and you’re scrambling for an express shipment—burning cash and losing time.

The Cost of "Making It Work"

Sure, whiteboards and spreadsheets feel flexible. You can tweak them anytime, create new columns, and adjust things on the fly. But that flexibility comes at a cost.

• Stockouts slow down production. Every missing part means wasted time and lost revenue.
• Overordering ties up cash. Without clear visibility, businesses play it safe, ordering extra “just in case.”
• Time is wasted on tracking instead of producing. Instead of focusing on high-value work, your team spends hours updating spreadsheets, double-checking stock, and firefighting shortages.

How Arda Fixes the Chaos

You don’t need a complicated ERP system to get inventory under control. And you definitely don’t need more spreadsheets.

Arda is a simple, no-hassle inventory system that eliminates the chaos. Here’s how:

No more manual updates. Instead of relying on whiteboards and spreadsheets, Arda’s Order Cards track inventory levels automatically. When a part is running low, Arda signals it’s time to reorder—without the need for constant data entry.

Stock stays at the right levels. With Arda, you won’t run out of critical parts, and you won’t waste money overordering. The system ensures that stock replenishment happens at the right time, keeping production moving smoothly.

No training required. Unlike complicated ERPs, Arda is designed for busy teams who don’t have time to learn complex software. It’s visual, intuitive, and easy to use—so your team can spend less time managing inventory and more time building products.

Eliminate the “where did that part go?” problem. With Arda, parts don’t disappear. You always know what’s in stock, what’s on order, and when it will arrive—without digging through spreadsheets or chasing down coworkers for answers.

A Smarter, Simpler Way to Manage Inventory If whiteboards and spreadsheets are holding you back, it’s time for an upgrade. Arda gives you a faster, easier way to manage inventory—without the complexity of an ERP. Let’s leave the chaos behind. Try Arda and get back to building.

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