Tip of the month
Tip of the Month - Software v Spreadsheets
This debate has been raging on your years, in general you could get away with a spreadsheet for company startups, but as time goes on the transition to a bill of materials software is inevitable.
| | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Software | More powerful | Steeper learning curve |
| Ability to control inventory | More expensive |
| Ability to search for parts | |
| Spreadsheet | Less complicated | Difficult to manage stock levels |
| Less expensive if already own Excel | Can be more error prone |
| Simpler learning curve | Difficult to manage as company grows |
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