Resources

Checklists & Guides

Practical checklists, assessments, and guides for co-packers, plant teams, and brands working with external manufacturers. Use them to see where software can help and where to start.

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Co-Pack & Shop Floor

Checklists for co-packers and 3PLs

Brands trust co-packers and 3PLs to package their products, manage warehouse inventory, and respond quickly when the supply chain shifts. Use these checklists to see how software can improve customer service and help you scale.

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Checklist

Co-Pack Scalability Checklist

Assess how co-pack software can support growth and improve customer service delivery.

Checklist

Co-Pack Line Productivity Checklist

Assess how co-pack software can improve line productivity and reduce operating costs.

Checklist

Co-Pack Inventory Checklist

Assess how co-pack software can improve inventory accuracy and strengthen lot traceability.

Checklist

Co-Pack Quality Checklist

Assess how co-pack software can improve quality control and support regulatory compliance.

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Smart Factory

Resources for better data on the plant floor

Improving processes and increasing OEE starts with better data. These resources help you assess where you are today and decide what to tackle first.

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Checklist

Plant Floor Evaluation Checklist

The questions manufacturers most often ask before implementing Smart Factory software.

Assessment

Smart Factory Maturity Assessment

A 5-minute quiz to see how ready your plant is to digitize production data collection.

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Guide

6-Step Guide to Production Monitoring

Best practices for where to focus first when you start monitoring production.

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Supplier Collaboration

Resources for planning with external manufacturers

Supply chains change constantly. These resources help brands check whether their planning with external manufacturers can adjust in real time to meet demand and respond to disruptions.

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Checklist

Connected Planning Capabilities Checklist

Assess how connected planning software can improve supplier relationship management and order execution.

Report

How to Bridge the Gap with Your External Manufacturers

Survey findings from almost 50 manufacturing leaders, conducted with the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

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Guide

Breaking the Black Box of Supplier Visibility

Why brands that plan with external manufacturers over spreadsheets and email are moving to connected planning.

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