# Guidance - The operations platform built for growing CPG brands > The operations platform built for growing CPG brands ```yaml url: "https://www.scrolllaunch.com/products/guidance" website: "https://guidance.so" tier: premium-plus · Verified upvotes: 41 launch_week: 2026-W33 launched: "Week 33, 2026" categories: "SaaS, Ecommerce" tags: "CPG, inventory management, demand forecasting" pricing: Paid starting_price: $199/month maker: Slater Caskey created: 2026-08-05 peak_rank: "#2 (Week 33, 2026)" logo: "https://res.cloudinary.com/dwb211sw5/image/upload/v1786641129/scrolllaunch/products/product_6a7380128a052f55fc425ab3_1786641129893_572g26.png" cover: "https://res.cloudinary.com/dwb211sw5/image/upload/v1785954514/scrolllaunch/products/prefill_6a7380128a052f55fc425ab3_1785954513977_cover_1.jpg" ``` ## About Guidance Guidance is an ERP-style operations platform built specifically for small and mid-size CPG food and beverage brands. Most brands in this space run their operations on a combination of spreadsheets, QuickBooks, and disconnected inventory tools, often paying consultants to hold it all together. Guidance replaces that stack. It connects demand forecasting, MRP, purchasing, inventory, production, COGS, lot traceability, and multi-channel fulfillment in one shared data model. When a supplier raises prices, Guidance automatically recalculates every affected BOM, COGS, and margin across all SKUs and channels. When a new order comes in, it checks inventory, flags shortfalls, and surfaces the right replenishment actions without anyone touching a spreadsheet. Setup happens through a conversational onboarding flow. Guidance asks the right questions about how you make and sell your products, then configures itself to match your operation. No implementation team required. Currently in early access with design partner brands. Built by CPG operators who couldn't find software that handled all of it. ## Overview ### Who is it for? Small to mid-sized food and beverage brands. ### Problem Many food brands struggle with fragmented operations, leading to inaccurate inventory, outdated costs, and inefficient workflows. Manual updates and multiple systems create confusion and delays, risking customer satisfaction and profitability. ### Solution Guidance addresses these issues by providing a unified platform that integrates demand planning, inventory management, and cost tracking. It automates updates and ensures real-time visibility across all operations, allowing brands to respond quickly to changes and make informed decisions. ### What makes it unique Unlike other solutions, Guidance is built specifically for CPG brands, eliminating the need for extensive implementation teams. Its conversational setup allows brands to describe their operations in plain language, making it easy to configure and use without technical expertise. ## Use cases 1. [Demand forecasting](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/use-cases/demand-forecasting) 2. [Inventory management](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/use-cases/inventory-management) 3. [Cost tracking](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/use-cases/cost-tracking) 4. [Supplier management](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/use-cases/supplier-management) 5. [Production scheduling](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/use-cases/production-scheduling) ## Details ### Pricing model - [Paid](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/pricing-models/paid) ### Collections - [SaaS Products for Web](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/categories/saas/web) - [Paid Web Products](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/platforms/web/paid) - [Paid SaaS Products](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/categories/saas/paid) - [Ecommerce Products for Web](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/categories/ecommerce/web) - [Paid Ecommerce Products](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/categories/ecommerce/paid) - [QuickBooks Alternatives for Web](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/alternatives/quickbooks/web) ### Platforms - [Web](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/platforms/web) ### Tags `#CPG` · `#inventory management` · `#demand forecasting` ### Keywords - [CPG operations](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/keywords/cpg-operations) - [food brand management](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/keywords/food-brand-management) - [inventory tracking](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/keywords/inventory-tracking) - [demand forecasting](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/keywords/demand-forecasting) - [cost management](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/keywords/cost-management) ## Guidance alternative to - Fishbowl - NetSuite - [QuickBooks](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/alternatives/quickbooks) - Sage Intacct ## Frequently asked questions **Q: What types of brands can use Guidance?** Guidance is designed for small to mid-sized food and beverage brands. **Q: How does Guidance learn my operations?** It uses a conversational setup to understand your workflows and configure itself accordingly. **Q: What features does Guidance offer?** Guidance includes demand forecasting, inventory management, real-time COGS tracking, and lot traceability. **Q: Is there a trial period for Guidance?** Yes, Guidance offers early access and a freemium model for new users. **Q: Can Guidance integrate with other systems?** Guidance is built to connect various operational components seamlessly. ## Weekly rankings - Week 33, 2026: **#2** of 23 (41 upvotes) ## Media ![Guidance logo](https://res.cloudinary.com/dwb211sw5/image/upload/v1786641129/scrolllaunch/products/product_6a7380128a052f55fc425ab3_1786641129893_572g26.png) ![Guidance cover](https://res.cloudinary.com/dwb211sw5/image/upload/v1785954514/scrolllaunch/products/prefill_6a7380128a052f55fc425ab3_1785954513977_cover_1.jpg) ## Links - Website: https://guidance.so - Product Hunt: https://www.producthunt.com/products/guidance - Pricing page: https://guidance.so/pricing ## Explore - [More in SaaS](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/categories/saas) - [More in Ecommerce](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/categories/ecommerce) - [All product launches](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/products) - [Other launches in Week 33, 2026](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/week/2026/33) _HTML version: https://www.scrolllaunch.com/products/guidance_