Ditch CPG Spreadsheets. Streamline Inventory, Costing & Compliance.
Guidance replaces manual Excel with an integrated platform for accurate CPG operations.
Apply as Design Partner →The operational challenges CPG Brands Moving Off Spreadsheets face:
Inaccurate inventory due to manual spreadsheet updates and reconciliation.
Struggling with real-time COGS calculations and profit margin visibility.
Lacking robust lot traceability and FSMA 204 compliance readiness.
How Guidance solves this
One platform connecting every operational workflow your brand needs.
Integrated Inventory Control
Track raw materials, finished goods, and components across locations with real-time accuracy, eliminating spreadsheet errors.
Accurate COGS & Profitability
Instantly calculate Cost of Goods Sold for every product, gaining clarity on your true profit margins and pricing strategy.
Effortless Lot Traceability
Ensure end-to-end traceability from farm to fork, simplifying recalls and achieving full FSMA 204 compliance with ease.
Streamlined Co-Packer Operations
Manage co-packer inventory, production, and material transfers all in one place, improving oversight and efficiency.
“Built by the CEO of Claros Farm, an organic CPG brand, Guidance was forged from the exact operational challenges you face.”
Common questions from CPG Brands Moving Off Spreadsheets
Why should I move off spreadsheets now?
Spreadsheets lead to errors, inefficiencies, and compliance risks as your brand grows. A dedicated platform ensures accuracy and scalability.
Is Guidance hard to implement after using Excel?
Guidance is designed for CPG brands and offers a smooth transition. Our team assists with data migration and onboarding to get you started quickly.
How does Guidance handle FSMA 204 compliance?
Guidance provides robust lot traceability and data capture necessary for FSMA 204. It helps you maintain audit-ready records effortlessly.
Ready to Ditch Spreadsheets? Transform Your CPG Operations Today.
Apply as a design partner to help validate the commercial rebuild and shape the release for brands like yours.
Apply as Design Partner →The Transition from Spreadsheets to Systems
Every successful food brand eventually reaches the limit of what spreadsheets can handle. The symptoms are always the same: inventory counts that never match reality, COGS calculations that take three days to update, and a constant fear of failing a mock recall audit. But moving to a traditional ERP is often a costly overcorrection.
The Implementation Trap
Traditional ERPs like NetSuite or SAP require 6 to 12 months to implement. They require you to change your business processes to match their software. For a growing food brand, this distraction can stall growth. You need a system that implements in days, not months, and adapts to how you already work with your co-packers.
Solving the "Blind Inventory" Problem
The primary reason brands abandon spreadsheets is the inability to see inventory across multiple locations. Guidance acts as a single source of truth, giving you real-time visibility into what is at your ingredient supplier, what is on the floor at your co-packer, and what is sitting in your 3PL, all updated automatically.
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