Ekos Review

Ekos is the leader in business management software for craft producers of beer, wine and cider. Ekos partners with makers in 40 countries to manage their day-to-day operations in inventory, production, sales and accounting. The Ekos software is designed and built to help organize and operate craft businesses more efficiently and profitably, delivering insights unavailable from spreadsheets and traditional methods. A business hub that revolves around you, optimize processes in every department: Inventory - Every craft beverage business is built on sound inventory management. Maintain a steady foundation with the tools and insights Ekos provides. See available inventory in real time. Track raw ingredient and packaging inventory, and forecast your next order. Manage the inventory of multiple locations in one system. Manage traceability requirements through lot tracking. Production - Keep accurate records of what was produced and when, depleting materials as you go. Plan out batches and packaging runs based on sales orders so your teams are always in sync. Assign and easily view upcoming tasks for the production team. Access up-to-date production logs and maintenance records. Manage custom product recipes for quality assurance. Simplify completion of TTB reports. Sales - Tired of the back-and-forth between production and sales? Now you have all that information in one place, along with customer details, transaction histories, and sales performance metrics. View sales pipeline from anywhere on any device. Confidently fulfill orders with on-the-spot inventory checks. Check pending deliveries, order updates, and outstanding sales activities. Plan delivery routes and create pick lists. Track kegs, deposits, and returns. Accounting - Accounting isn’t the most exciting part of your business, but it is necessary. Use the information you get from Ekos to keep your books accurate and make filing compliance reports a breeze. Sync journal entries, sales orders, invoices, and tax information from Ekos to QuickBooks or Xero. Easily generate TTB reports and excise tax reports. Use the Cost of Goods Sold report to make better business decisions. Generate end-of-month reports on inventory transactions, products sold, and more.