Operational Command Center for Makers

On Hand Solution is an all-in-one platform for makers — manage inventory, production runs, market prep, shipping, COGS, and sales across Shopify, Etsy, Square, and Faire in one place.

On Hand Solution helps makers and small manufacturers manage inventory, production, and COGS from raw materials through final sale — across Shopify, Etsy, Square, Faire and WooCommerce.

From the blog

The Maker's January Inventory Reset: A Start-of-Year Checklist

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Branding for Handmade Businesses: Why It Sells More Than the Product

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COGS for Makers: How to Price for Retail and Wholesale

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Inventory Software for Makers: Why We Built On Hand Solution

IntroductionManaging inventory can be a daunting task, especially for small businesses specializing in handmade products. With fluctuating material supplies, varying production timelines, and the need…

Product Packaging for Small Makers: Cost, Branding and Inventory

Most makers obsess over what’s inside the jar, bottle, or box — but your packaging is often the first thing a customer notices. Before they light the candle, pump the soap, or use the spra…

Craft Fair Inventory: How Much Stock to Bring to a Market

Markets are fun. Markets are profitable. Markets are also chaotic as hell if you don’t plan ahead. Between the early mornings, last-minute tent drama, and customers asking if you “have thi…

What is On Hand Solution?

On Hand Solution is an operational command center for makers and product-based businesses. It combines inventory management, production planning, market prep, shipping, sales tracking, COGS reporting, and team management into one connected platform built for the way makers actually work.

Is On Hand Solution built for craft fair and market vendors?

Yes. On Hand Solution was built by makers who run markets. It includes Market Prep, tote Load Out, a Pop-Up Flow booth builder, and a Live Market Tracker that shows hourly sales vs target in real time — so you always know if the event was worth it.

Does On Hand Solution integrate with Shopify?

Yes. On Hand Solution syncs with your Shopify store to keep products, inventory, and sales connected automatically. Combined with Square, Etsy, and Faire tracking, you get a complete view of every sales channel in one dashboard.

How does On Hand Solution help with COGS and pricing?

On Hand Solution tracks your raw materials and links them to your finished products. As you produce, it calculates your real cost of goods sold automatically — so you can price confidently and protect your margins.

Can I manage production runs and batch manufacturing in On Hand Solution?

Yes. On Hand Solution includes full production run management with Make Sheets, kanban-style production tracking, batch assignments, and team task management — designed for makers who produce in volume.

Does On Hand Solution work for candle makers, soap makers, and handmade product businesses?

Absolutely. On Hand Solution was built specifically for product-based makers — including candle brands, soap makers, bath and body businesses, food producers, jewelry makers, and any business that makes products from raw materials and sells across multiple channels.

Can I track inventory across multiple locations and sales channels?

Yes. On Hand Solution tracks inventory across your warehouse, backstock, totes, market booths, and online channels — so you always know what you have, where it is, and what sold.