Record a batch. Materials deduct. Costs calculate.
Stocksmith tracks every production batch from the materials that go in to the finished goods that come out—deducting stock at real cost and giving every run a complete, traceable record. No spreadsheet to reconcile afterwards.
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✓ Log a batch and materials come off stock automatically
✓ Real cost per batch, from what you actually paid
✓ Full batch records with a complete material audit trail
Make a batch, and the numbers take care of themselves
Select a product, enter the quantity, and Stocksmith already knows the recipe. Every material comes off stock at the price you actually paid, and your finished goods land in inventory at their real cost per unit.
Materials deducted automatically from the bill of materials
Finished goods costed at what the batch really cost
Compare actual output against what the recipe expected
Any team member can log a run accurately
Manufacture · 120 unitsLavender Body Butter
Shea butter, refined− 9.6 kg
Lavender essential oil− 480 ml
Amber glass jar, 200ml− 120
Lavender Body Butter 200ml+ 120
5 materials deducted · 120 units added to stock
Every batch leaves a trail
Each batch keeps a full record of the materials and lots that went into it, and links forward to the orders it shipped on. If a supplier flags an ingredient, you can trace exactly which batches—and which customers—were affected.
Trace a lotSHEA-2406
received lot
SHEA 2406
1 supplier
used in
3
batches
shipped to
214
orders
Trace any material to every order in seconds
Know what each batch actually cost
Material prices move. Stocksmith costs every batch from the prices on your purchase records, so you can see your true cost per unit and real margin for each run—not an estimate you set months ago.
Cost & marginper unit
Materials$3.10
Labour$0.80
Overhead$0.28
True cost per unit$4.18
Sell price$18.00
Gross margin76.8%
Material price up? Your margin recalculates instantly
See what you can make before you start
Stocksmith works out how many units you can produce from the materials on hand, so you can plan a batch knowing you won't get halfway through and discover you're short a key ingredient.
What to make nextthis week
Product
Open orders
Can build
Lavender Body Butter 200ml
96
120
Vitamin C Serum 30ml
140
38
Charcoal Face Bar
60
300
Serum short by 102 — reorder L-ascorbic acid
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"The automatic deduction of materials during manufacturing is a HUGE time saver and a guarantee of accurate inventory."
SB
Sarah B.
Who Scent You • Home Fragrance Brand
"50 spreadsheets and two employees all wrapped up into one easy to use platform."
NT
Nathan T.
Labor & Mirth • Specialty Food Producer
Who is Stocksmith for?
If you run a small-batch product business or small manufacturer, Stocksmith was built for the way you work. Whether you make cosmetics, candles, soap, food, supplements, or cleaning products, Stocksmith records every production batch, deducts materials automatically, and keeps a traceable history of every run—so you can scale production with confidence.
Sign up for any plan and get full access to every feature for 14 days—no credit card required. Add a few materials, build a recipe, and log your first batch to see Stocksmith deduct materials and cost the run automatically. At the end of the trial, subscribe or walk away with no obligation.
What is batch tracking software?
Batch tracking software records each production run as a discrete batch—the materials and lots that went in, the quantity produced, and the cost. Stocksmith logs every batch from your bill of materials, deducts stock automatically, and keeps a full audit trail you can trace later for quality or compliance.
How does Stocksmith track materials for each batch?
When you log a batch, Stocksmith reads the product's bill of materials and deducts each ingredient from stock at its actual cost. You get an accurate finished-goods count, a real cost per unit for the run, and a record of exactly which materials and lots were consumed.
Can I track lot numbers and expiry dates for each batch?
Yes. Stocksmith records lot numbers and expiry dates on your materials and carries them through to the batches they're used in. That gives you full forward and backward traceability—from a supplier lot to the finished batches and the orders they shipped on—which is essential for food, cosmetics, and supplement businesses.
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