MISys Manufacturing Software

08/28/2026

Your BOM says 1,000 units. Production made 900. Where did the other 100 go?

Your BOM or recipe says the batch should produce 1,000 units.

You consumed the expected materials, but production only yielded 900 finished units. Those materials didn’t disappear financially. They’re now spread across fewer sellable units, which means your actual unit cost just went up.

This is especially important for food, chemical, cosmetics and other batch manufacturers where variable yield is simply part of production.

We rebuilt our article on variable yield to look at the problem from both sides:

• expected vs. actual production
• the impact on unit cost and margin
• WIP and material consumption
• manufacturing variances
• why QuickBooks or Sage alone may not show what actually happened on the shop floor

MISys fills that manufacturing layer while QuickBooks or Sage continues doing the accounting.

Variable Yield in Manufacturing: When the Batch Doesn’t Produce What You Expected

https://misysinc.com/accounting-for-variable-yields-in-manufacturing/

If you work in batch manufacturing, I’d also be interested in how much yield variation you consider “normal” before you start investigating the process.

08/27/2026

I just wanted to reach back out to let you know that MISys is the best investment our company has made to improve our processes and to be able to handle a volatile manufacturing market that we are finding ourselves in. We are able to pivot and plan so much better than in past years. I was looking at our inventory value on our balance sheets and we have significantly decreased money stuck in our raw material inventory and finished goods inventory. MISys has also helped us move towards a customer order-based manufacturing schedule and do long-term forecasting for raw material needs. We also no longer needed an individual to do purchasing full-time because of the time saved using MISys.

Your customer service has been so helpful in the 14 ish months that we have been live with MISys.

Thank you,
Abbie Damschroder
Chem Tech

08/25/2026

Not every manufacturer needs ERP.

Some manufacturers are moving up from spreadsheets and basic inventory tools. Some are moving down from large, expensive ERP systems. And some are moving sideways from software that simply isn't keeping up anymore.

MISys gives manufacturers another option: keep the accounting and business systems that already work, and add the manufacturing tools you actually need.

What’s your next move? https://misysinc.com/erp

08/18/2026

Purchasing isn't just about creating POs. The quality of the decisions behind those POs matters just as much... who you buy from, what you've paid before, lead times, vendor part numbers, open orders, and what production actually needs.

We put together this short video showing how vendor information and purchasing work together in MISys Manufacturing, and how that information follows through to inventory and production.

If you handle purchasing in MISys, there may be a few things in here you're not using today.

And if you've developed your own tricks or processes for managing vendors in MISys, share them below. We'd genuinely like to hear what's working for you.

Want to learn more? Visit us at https://misysinc.com

08/13/2026

We’re heading to IMTS 2026! If you’ll be at the show, stop by and see the MISys team. We’d love to meet you, talk manufacturing, and show you how MISys can help simplify inventory and production management.

September 14–19, 2026
East Building, Level 3
MISys Booth 135749

Come say hello and see MISys in action! Learn more at https://misysinc.com

08/04/2026

Ever wish MISys could simply tell you when something needs your attention?

It can.

MISys Manufacturing Alerts automatically monitor your manufacturing operation and notify you the moment important events occur.

✔ Low inventory
✔ Overdue purchase orders
✔ Missing materials
✔ Production issues
✔ Approval requests
✔ Vendor follow-ups
✔ And virtually any custom condition you define

No more constantly logging in to check reports or dashboards. MISys keeps watch for you, so you can focus on running your business instead of hunting for problems.

Whether you're in the office, on the shop floor, or away from your desk, critical information comes directly to your phone, tablet, or email.

Sometimes the most valuable features are the ones customers use the least. Manufacturing Alerts might just be one of MISys Manufacturing's best-kept secrets.

Learn more and watch the video:

Critical production issues don't wait until you're back at your desk. MISys Manufacturing Alerts automatically monitor your manufacturing data and send real-time notifications directly to your phone, tablet, or email-enabled mobile device.

07/29/2026

Who claimed the title in the battle for the 2026 MISys Co****le Championship? The annual MISys picnic once again delivered plenty of laughs, friendly competition, amazing food and a few surprisingly clutch shots! Congratulations to our champions and to everyone who joined in and made the day memorable. Till next year!

Check out the highlights from this year's tournament below!

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Every year, we take a break from projects, meetings, and deadlines ...

07/28/2026

Does every growing manufacturer really need ERP?

That's the question we explore in our latest blog.

For some companies, ERP is absolutely the right choice.

But for many small and mid-sized manufacturers, it can mean paying for features you'll never use, lengthy implementations, and ongoing subscription costs that continue to grow.

Sometimes the smarter investment isn't replacing everything.

It's adding the manufacturing capabilities you're missing while keeping the accounting system you already know and trust.

Before you sign a long-term ERP contract, it's worth asking one simple question:

Do you need an enterprise system... or do you simply need better manufacturing software?

Read the article: https://misysinc.com/not-every-manufacturer-needs-erp/

07/20/2026

How much is your inventory really costing you?

Many manufacturers know how much inventory they have. Far fewer know what it's actually worth.

That uncertainty affects much more than accounting. It impacts purchasing, cash flow, production planning, profitability, and your ability to make confident business decisions.

Industry estimates often place inventory carrying costs between 10% and 30% of inventory value each year. In working with manufacturers over the years, we've seen actual carrying costs approach 50% once warehousing, financing, insurance, obsolescence, shrinkage, and the cash tied up on the shelf are factored in.

At that point, excess inventory isn't just an asset... it's quietly draining profit.

In this article, I explain why accurate inventory valuation matters, how perpetual inventory differs from annual physical counts, and how better inventory visibility helps manufacturers reduce costs and improve cash flow.

Read the full article:
https://misysinc.com/accounting-inventory-value/

How are you tracking inventory today—annual physical counts, perpetual inventory, or something in between?

07/20/2026

How much is your inventory really costing you?

Many manufacturers know how much inventory they have. Far fewer know what it's actually worth.

That uncertainty affects much more than accounting. It impacts purchasing, cash flow, production planning, profitability, and your ability to make confident business decisions.

Industry estimates often place inventory carrying costs between 10% and 30% of inventory value each year. In working with manufacturers over the years, we've seen actual carrying costs approach 50% once warehousing, financing, insurance, obsolescence, shrinkage, and the cash tied up on the shelf are factored in.

At that point, excess inventory isn't just an asset... it's quietly draining profit.

In this article, I explain why accurate inventory valuation matters, how perpetual inventory differs from annual physical counts, and how better inventory visibility helps manufacturers reduce costs and improve cash flow.

Read the full article:
https://misysinc.com/accounting-inventory-value/

How are you tracking inventory today? Annual physical counts, perpetual inventory, or something in between?

Some rely on annual physical counts. Others estimate inventory between audits. Many know how much material is on the shelf but have little confidence in its true value. That uncertainty affects far more than accounting. It impacts profitability, purchasing, cash flow, and production planning.