What is lightweight MRP software?

Lightweight MRP software gives you the core of material requirements planning—knowing what to make and what to buy—without the cost and complexity of enterprise systems. Stocksmith delivers multi-level BOMs, materials planning, and production for small manufacturers, so you get MRP's benefits at a size and price that fits.

Does it handle multi-level bills of materials?

Yes. You can build products from components, and components from raw materials, and Stocksmith rolls the cost up through every level. Change one material price and the whole chain recalculates—the depth of a real MRP without the configuration marathon.

Can it tell me what materials to order?

Yes. Stocksmith compares your open orders and recipes against materials on hand to show what you can make now and what to purchase to fulfil the rest. Combined with reorder points, it keeps you from over-buying or getting caught short mid-production.

Is it hard to set up?

No. There's no implementation project or consultant. Import your materials and products, build a few bills of materials, and start planning within your trial. Because it's built for small manufacturers, the setup matches the size of your operation rather than a factory's.

Lightweight MRP Software

MRP power, without the enterprise weight

You want to know what to make and what to buy—not spend three months and four sales calls setting up a system built for a factory. Stocksmith gives you the core of MRP: multi-level BOMs, materials planning, and production, priced and built for a small product business.

Trusted by thousands of product businesses • ★★★★★ 4.6/5 on Capterra

✓ Know how much you can make and what to order to make more
✓ Multi-level bills of materials with cost rollups
✓ Materials planning and reorder points that prevent stockouts
✓ No per-seat pricing, no implementation project

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Know what to make and what to buy

What to make next this 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

"The only one that covers all our needs."

Balazs L.

BoardGameSet • Game Manufacturer

Trusted by makers worldwide

What to make, and what to buy to make it

That's the question MRP exists to answer. Stocksmith looks at your orders, your recipes, and the materials on hand, then tells you how many units you can produce now and what you need to purchase to fulfil the rest. No planning spreadsheet, no manual math.

See how many units you can make from current stock
Know exactly what to order to complete open orders
Plan a production week without a wall of formulas
Stop over- or under-buying materials on guesswork

What to make next this 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

Multi-level BOMs without the setup marathon

Build products from components, and components from raw materials—Stocksmith handles multi-level bills of materials and rolls the cost up through every layer. You get the depth of a real MRP without the weeks of configuration enterprise tools demand before they're usable.

Bill of MaterialsVitamin C Serum 30ml

Vitamin C Serum 30mlmakes 1$4.18

Serum basesub-assembly28 ml$2.10

Distilled water24 ml$0.01

L-ascorbic acid4 g$2.09

Dropper bottle, 30ml1$0.92

Printed label1$0.16

Costs roll up through every level automatically

Materials planning that prevents the scramble

Set reorder points and let Stocksmith flag materials before they run low, factoring in what's committed to upcoming production. You reorder on time instead of discovering a shortage mid-batch—the exact problem MRP is supposed to solve, minus the overhead.

Reorder points Watching

Material	On hand	Reorder at
L-ascorbic acid	0.4 kg	1.0 kg
Dropper bottle, 30ml	90	250
Shea butter, refined	6.2 kg	4.0 kg
Amber glass jar, 200ml	1,240	400

2 materials below reorder point — restock before you run out

The capability you need, none of the bloat

Tools like Katana and MRPeasy are powerful, but they're priced per seat and built for operations far bigger than yours. Stocksmith covers production, materials, and costing at a flat price a small business can actually justify—so you get MRP's benefits without paying for a factory's complexity.

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

MRP you can set up this week

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Stocksmith connects everywhere you sell

Import orders automatically and sync stock levels across all your channels — so you never oversell or run out of stock.

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Trusted by product businesses worldwide

"50 spreadsheets and two employees all wrapped up into one easy to use platform."

Nathan T.

Labor & Mirth • Specialty Food Producer

"Being able to manage our inventory and accurately assess our cost of goods has allowed us to scale our business with confidence."

Jennifer B.

Creation Skin LLC • Skincare Manufacturer

Who is Stocksmith for?

If you need MRP capability but an enterprise system is overkill for your size and budget, Stocksmith is the right-sized middle. Whether you make cosmetics, candles, soap, food, supplements, or cleaning products, it handles multi-level BOMs, materials planning, and production—so you can plan and scale without the weight of a factory-grade tool.

Cosmetics Candles Soap & Bath Food & Beverage Supplements Health & Wellness Cleaning Products

Frequently asked questions

What is lightweight MRP software?: Lightweight MRP software gives you the core of material requirements planning—knowing what to make and what to buy—without the cost and complexity of enterprise systems. Stocksmith delivers multi-level BOMs, materials planning, and production for small manufacturers, so you get MRP's benefits at a size and price that fits.
How is Stocksmith different from Katana or MRPeasy?: Katana and MRPeasy are capable but built for larger operations, with per-seat pricing and setup that can take weeks. Stocksmith covers production, materials, and costing at a flat price a small business can justify, and you can be up and running within a 14-day trial—no sales calls required.
Does it handle multi-level bills of materials?: Yes. You can build products from components, and components from raw materials, and Stocksmith rolls the cost up through every level. Change one material price and the whole chain recalculates—the depth of a real MRP without the configuration marathon.
Can it tell me what materials to order?: Yes. Stocksmith compares your open orders and recipes against materials on hand to show what you can make now and what to purchase to fulfil the rest. Combined with reorder points, it keeps you from over-buying or getting caught short mid-production.
Is it hard to set up?: No. There's no implementation project or consultant. Import your materials and products, build a few bills of materials, and start planning within your trial. Because it's built for small manufacturers, the setup matches the size of your operation rather than a factory's.