In this episode of The Better Batch Podcast, we’re joined by Brian Sweat, CEO of Acctivate, an inventory and order management solution built for growing manufacturers.

If you’ve ever wondered when QuickBooks stops being enough—or what it really takes to get your operations retail-ready—this conversation is for you.

Brian shares practical insights on:

• When and why manufacturers outgrow QuickBooks

• The real-world consequences of inaccurate costing and inventory

• What smaller manufacturers miss when entering contracts with retailers like Walmart and Costco

• Why ERP implementations fail (and how to avoid it)

• Smarter, phased approaches to upgrading your systems

From chargebacks and lot traceability to EDI integration and fulfillment workflows, this episode is packed with operational advice for manufacturers ready to scale without the chaos.

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https://www.acctivate.com/

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