Our Manufacturing Solutions
Why Choose Our Manufacturing Software
Industry expertise in building manufacturing systems that improve efficiency and reduce waste
Production Scheduling
Advanced scheduling algorithms for optimal resource allocation. Capacity planning, job sequencing, bottleneck analysis, and real-time schedule adjustments to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
Inventory Management
Real-time inventory tracking with automated reordering, lot tracking, serial number management, and multi-warehouse support. Reduce carrying costs while preventing stockouts.
Quality Control
Comprehensive QC systems with inspection checklists, defect tracking, statistical process control (SPC), and root cause analysis. Maintain high quality standards and compliance certifications.
Equipment Maintenance
Preventive and predictive maintenance scheduling. Track equipment performance, maintenance history, spare parts inventory, and downtime analysis to minimize production interruptions.
Supply Chain Integration
End-to-end supply chain visibility with supplier management, purchase order tracking, incoming quality control, and just-in-time inventory management for optimized material flow.
Real-Time Analytics
Live production dashboards with KPIs for OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), cycle time, scrap rate, labor utilization, and cost tracking. Data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
ERP Integration
Reliable integration with major ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and NetSuite. Bidirectional data sync for finance, procurement, and sales operations.
Work Order Management
Digital work order creation, routing, and tracking. Material requirements planning, labor tracking, progress monitoring, and digital documentation for complete traceability.
Continuous Improvement
Built-in tools for lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Track process improvements, calculate ROI, and implement best practices for operational excellence.
Manufacturing Software Features
Production Management
- Production planning
- Shop floor control
- Work order routing
- Capacity planning
- Material requirements
- Labor tracking
Quality Assurance
- Inspection protocols
- Non-conformance tracking
- Corrective actions
- Statistical analysis
- Compliance reporting
- Audit trails
Inventory & Warehouse
- Stock management
- Lot & serial tracking
- Barcode scanning
- Cycle counting
- Multi-location support
- Min/max automation
Reporting & Analytics
- OEE dashboards
- Cost analysis
- Production reports
- Trend analysis
- Custom KPIs
- Export capabilities
Technology Stack
Frontend
- • React / Angular
- • Real-time dashboards
- • Mobile-responsive
- • Progressive Web Apps
Backend & Database
- • Node.js / .NET / Java
- • PostgreSQL / SQL Server
- • Redis for caching
- • Message queues (RabbitMQ)
Integration & IoT
- • ERP integration (SAP, Oracle)
- • IoT sensors & devices
- • SCADA systems
- • RESTful APIs
What custom manufacturing software development includes, and what it does not
A fixed-scope quote only works when both sides agree on the edges. This is the usual split for this service; your quote states your own.
Included
- Shop-floor tablet app for job and work-order status per work centre, with labour capture
- Barcode receiving, moves, kitting and cycle counts that sync with your ERP inventory
- Customer portal with order status, shipping documents, drawings and reorders
- Supplier portal for purchase orders, confirmations and advance ship notices
- Quality checks and inspections captured as structured data with photos
- Live office board and reports: what is running, late, waiting on material, and why
Not included (or quoted separately)
- Replacing the ERP; it remains the system of record for orders, purchasing and accounting
- Full MES or APS scheduling engines, unless quoted as a separate phase
- PLC programming; we read machine data through the interfaces your integrator provides
- Label printer, scanner and rugged device procurement, though we specify what works
- ISO or industry certification; we build the records your quality system requires
How a custom manufacturing software project runs
- 1
Discovery
We walk the plant from receiving to shipping, note every whiteboard and spreadsheet, and request ERP API or database access, which is usually the longest lead item.
- 2
Written quote
Fixed scope for the first release, usually floor tracking, scanning and the office board, with portals and quality as later phases.
- 3
Design
Tablet screens designed for a gloved hand and a noisy floor: one job, one tap to start, one tap to finish. Supervisors review on the floor, not in a meeting room.
- 4
Build and integrate
Floor app, scanning and ERP sync built against a copy of your ERP data, then piloted at one work centre.
- 5
Rollout
One line, then the plant. We check Wi-Fi coverage and device mounting before go-live.
- 6
Support
Monitoring, ERP upgrade compatibility and new work centres or plants added as you grow.
What you receive
- Source code and infrastructure in your accounts, hosted in Canada or on premises if required
- Floor app, scanning app, office board and portals deployed with monitoring
- ERP integration documentation and field mapping
- Operator and supervisor quick guides, one page each
- Reports for on-time delivery, throughput, scrap and inventory accuracy
Technology choices and when each fits
| Choice | When it fits |
|---|---|
| Web app on floor tablets | Most job tracking and labour capture. No app store, easy to update, works on any tablet. |
| Native scanning app | Heavy barcode use on rugged handhelds, or offline areas of the plant. |
| ERP API integration | When the ERP exposes jobs, inventory and orders. We have a dedicated page on Epicor Prophet 21. |
| Read-only ERP database views | Older ERPs with no usable API; reads are safe, writes go through the ERP UI or import. |
| Machine data collectors | When controllers expose data through OPC UA or vendor APIs and a report needs it. |
What drives the cost
We do not publish prices for this service because these factors move the number more than anything else. You get a written, fixed-scope quote after discovery.
- ERP integration depth and API quality
- Number of work centres and how different their steps are
- Machine data capture versus operator input
- Traceability requirements: lot, serial, expiry, recall
- Portal roles for customers and suppliers
- Rugged devices, label printing and plant network work
Typical timelines
Ranges for the scope described on this page, not a promise for yours. The last column is what pushes a project to either end.
| Phase | Range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery and ERP access | 2 to 4 weeks | ERP vendor cooperation |
| First release: floor tracking, scanning, office board | 10 to 16 weeks | Work-centre count and integration depth |
| Portals, quality, reporting | 4 to 8 weeks per phase | Traceability rules and document volume |
Risks we plan for
- ERP access delays; we request it on day one and start floor screens against sample data
- Two inventory truths; the ERP stays the record, scanning writes to it, and mismatches are reported daily
- Plant Wi-Fi gaps; we survey coverage and design offline queues for scanning
- Operators bypassing the app; screens are cut to seconds per action and piloted with the sceptics first
- Machine data with no consumer; we only collect what a named report uses
Questions about custom manufacturing software development
What does custom manufacturing software cost?
It depends mostly on ERP integration depth, the number of work centres and traceability rules. We quote fixed scope after discovery. The blog has a longer guide on custom manufacturing software and where the money goes.
Can you connect to our ERP?
Yes, through the API where one exists, read-only database views where it does not, or scheduled file exchange. We confirm what your ERP allows before quoting and keep it as the system of record.
Do you build customer portals for manufacturers?
Yes. Order status, shipping documents, drawings, reorders and invoices are typical scope. It is often the phase with the fastest payback because status calls stop.
Can the floor app work with gloves and poor Wi-Fi?
Yes. Screens use large targets and few fields, and scanning queues offline when needed. We check coverage before rollout rather than after complaints.