Guides to run a smarter operation
Practical playbooks on inventory, production, GST and AI — written for manufacturers, traders and distributors.
Case studies
Running a cold storage on Dravyaa
Depositor GRNs without POs, lot-wise stock and FEFO dispatch.
Read Case study200 sales invoices, reconciled to the paisa
₹74.29 lakh moved from spreadsheets, customers matched by GSTIN.
Read Case studyPurchase bills from photos, checked by the QR
How the e-invoice QR corrects what AI misreads.
Read Case studyGoing live mid-year with clean openings
A 30 September cutover with ₹53 lakh of party balances.
Read Case studyRecovering ₹2 Cr in inventory
How one MSME found lost stock with Dravyaa.
ReadCold storage inventory management: GRN, GDN, lot tracking and FEFO
Depositor registers, lot-wise stock, FSSAI and WDRA basics.
Read InventoryFEFO vs FIFO: batch and expiry tracking
A worked example, FSSAI date rules and setup.
Read ComplianceJob work under GST: Section 143, ITC-04 and the one-year rule
Challans, e-way bills, ITC-04 due dates and the 18% rate.
Read InventoryInventory valuation: weighted average vs FIFO
What AS 2 allows, a worked example, and what goes into cost.
Read FinanceBank reconciliation, cheques and post-dated cheques
A worked BRS, PDCs, bounced cheques and same-day clearing.
Read ProductionHow to calculate manufacturing cost per unit
Material, conversion, job work, scrap and rejects, worked through.
Read FurnitureFurniture manufacturing in 2026: BIS, GST and made-to-order costing
The ISI mark, 18% GST and board yield, and how to cost every job.
Read GSTGST 2.0, one year on: what changed for manufacturers
Item masters, open orders, credit notes and inverted duty refunds.
Read ComplianceGSTR-3B hard-locking and IMS
Why your invoices now decide your GST, plus a monthly routine.
Read FinanceThe MSME 45-day payment rule (Section 43B(h))
Due dates, worked examples and a payables routine for 2026.
Read AIAI for SME manufacturers: what actually works in 2026
The use cases that pay off, AI agents, and a 90-day plan.
Read GuideWhat is MRP software? A plain-English guide
How material requirements planning works — and when an SME needs it.
Read GuideBill of materials (BOM): the complete guide
Single vs multi-level BOMs, costing, and the mistakes to avoid.
Read ComparisonTally vs manufacturing ERP: when accounting software isn't enough
An honest look at what each does best — and when to add more.
Read GuideInventory management software: the complete 2026 guide
The features SME manufacturers actually need — and how to choose.
Read AIAI inventory software: how predictive reordering prevents stockouts
Forecast demand and reorder before you run out.
Read WarehouseWarehouse management software: how multi-warehouse tracking works
One live view of stock across every location.
Read ComparisonStock management software vs Excel: when spreadsheets cost you
The signs your spreadsheets have become a liability.
Read AIHow AI reduces material wastage
Cut scrap and over-consumption with AI-driven production insights.
Read AIHow Dravyaa AI predicts demand
The model behind smarter reordering and forecasting.
Read ComplianceE-Invoicing mandate 2026
Everything manufacturers need to know to stay compliant.
Read GSTGST return filing best practices
Avoid errors and file faster, every month.
Read ROIERP vs traditional software: ROI
What you actually save by switching to a unified ERP.
Read GuideImplementing production ERP
Best practices for a smooth rollout on the floor.
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