The inGauge Blog

Strategies, guides, and field-tested insights for beverage brand sales teams.

Ekos vs InGauge: Back-Office Brewery ERP vs Field Execution Platform
Ekos runs your production, inventory, and compliance. InGauge runs your field sales, distributor accountability, and market execution. Here's how to decide if you need one — or both.
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KegID vs InGauge: Keg Tracking vs Full Field Execution
KegID tracks keg shells. InGauge tracks keg shells, field visits, placements, and distributor accountability. One tells you where your steel is. The other tells you where your revenue is.
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Lilypad vs InGauge: Self-Reported Activity vs Verified Execution
Lilypad logs what reps say they did. InGauge verifies it with GPS check-ins and photo proof. Compare beverage CRMs for field execution and distributor accountability.
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Brewery CRM vs Spreadsheets: When It's Time to Switch
Still running your brewery's field sales on Google Sheets? Here are the five signs it's costing you accounts — and what actually changes when you switch to a purpose-built CRM.
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How to Start Self-Distributing Your Beer: A Step-by-Step Guide
Self-distribution gives you control over pricing, placement, and relationships. But it also means you're the sales team, delivery driver, and account manager. Here's how to do it right.
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Replace Your Spreadsheets, Not Just Your CRM
Still running delivery routes, orders, and inventory on Google Sheets? See why growing brands replace spreadsheets with purpose-built delivery operations software.
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How to Track Brewery Deliveries and Kegs Without Losing Your Mind
Keg tracking does not have to mean barcodes and expensive hardware. How modern breweries track deliveries, kegs, and inventory in one system.
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