Client ACNC machining
From spreadsheets to machine tracking by shift
15 minutesTime to close shift output (before 4 hours)
- Orders & quotations
- Production planning & BOM
- Machine tracking by shift
- Quality control
Custom ERP software for manufacturersKnow what your floor is running, right now.
We build custom ERP software for each factory: orders, production planning, machines, inventory and quality, all on a single source of truth.
Built for these industries
The problem
Most factories are not short on data. They are short on one place every department trusts.
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A spreadsheet per department
Sales, planning and the warehouse each keep a different version of the same order.
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Progress by chat message
Finding out which stage an order is at means calling the floor and waiting for a reply.
- 03
Stock that does not match the books
Materials are there on paper and gone on the shelf. The production plan slips with them.
- 04
Defects with no trail
Goods come back, and nobody knows which machine, shift or material lot was involved.
The solution
One system, built around how your floor works.
We do not ask the factory to bend its process to fit the software. We build each module around the process you have, then connect them.
01Orders & quotations
From quote request to confirmed order, every change has a history.
Manage quotes, orders, delivery schedules and receivables per customer. Sales can see production progress on an order without calling the floor.
02Production planning & BOM
Production orders flow from sales orders, with material norms and routing.
Multi-level bills of materials, routing, and scheduling against machine and labour capacity. When the plan changes, material requirements (MRP) are recalculated.
03Machine tracking by shift
Which machine runs which order, who operates it, and how much it produced.
Record machine sessions, downtime and downtime reasons for multi-shift floors. Output is verified at several levels before moving to the next stage.
04Inventory & materials
Receipts, issues and stock by lot, with books that match reality.
Manage raw materials, work in progress and finished goods by lot and location. Material issues are tied to production orders, so stock is always explainable.
05Quality control
Inspection at each stage, with defects traced to machine, shift and lot.
Incoming, in-process and pre-shipment inspection. Each defect is linked to a machine, operator and material lot so you can find the real cause.
06Reports & dashboards
Management sees the whole factory on one screen.
Role-based dashboards for directors, supervisors, planners and warehouse staff. Figures come straight from operations, not manual roll-ups.
Process
Step by step, usable from the first module.
Every phase ends with something that runs on the floor, not a stack of documents.
- 011–2 weeks
Discovery
We visit the floor and follow one order from intake to delivery, noting where the data breaks.
- 022–3 weeks
Design
We agree scope, module order and the metrics to improve. You approve screen mock-ups before any code is written.
- 038–16 weeks
Build
We build module by module, put each one into real use as it lands, and refine it with operator feedback.
- 04Ongoing
Operate
On-site training, metric tracking, and expansion as the factory adds lines or processes.
Comparison
Four ways to run production, side by side.
No option is right for every factory. This table shows what each one trades away.
| Criterion | Spreadsheets and paper | Packaged ERP | In-house IT team | AeroERP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follows the process your floor already runs | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| One source of figures for every department | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Usable right away | Yes | Partly | No | Partly |
| Traceability by machine, shift and lot | No | Partly | Yes | Yes |
| No per-user fees | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| The factory owns the source code and data | Partly | No | Yes | Yes |
| No need to hire and retain developers | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
YesPartlyNoA typical-case comparison. Specific products or teams may differ.
Why AeroERP
A way of working built around your floor.
We do fewer things than a large software vendor, and we see them through.
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On the floor before any code
Every project starts by following a real order from intake to delivery.
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Usable from the first module
Each module goes live as soon as it is ready, without waiting for the whole system.
- 03
Metrics agreed first
We fix the numbers to improve before we start and measure them again once live.
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Made for operators
Shop-floor screens work on tablets, with few steps and large type.
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You own the code
Your data sits on infrastructure you control, with no subscription lock-in.
- Orders & quotationsProduction planning & BOMMachine tracking by shiftInventory & materialsQuality controlReports & dashboardsMachine dashboardProduction ordersMachine session reportsInventory and locationsQuality inspectionShop-floor monitoringOrders & quotationsProduction planning & BOMMachine tracking by shiftInventory & materialsQuality controlReports & dashboardsMachine dashboardProduction ordersMachine session reportsInventory and locationsQuality inspectionShop-floor monitoring
Product
The screens operators use every day.
Tap a frame to take a closer look.
Ways to work together
Pick a starting point that fits your factory.
You can stop after any phase and keep everything that phase produced.
Discovery and roadmap
For factories unsure where to begin.
Quoted after the visit
1–2 weeks
- Following a real order through the plant
- A map of where the data breaks
- A recommended module order
- The metrics to improve
Module-by-module build
Most commonFor factories with a clear scope that want a working system.
Quoted after the visit
8–16 weeks
- Screen mock-ups approved before coding
- Each module live as soon as it is ready
- Legacy data migration
- On-site training
- Source code handover
Operate and expand
For factories with a system in place that keep growing.
Quoted after the visit
Ongoing
- Metric tracking after go-live
- User support and fixes
- New lines, processes and reports
- Machine and software integrations
Industries
Every kind of factory runs differently.
It is all manufacturing ERP, but a machine shop, a garment factory and a furniture plant need very different things.
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CNC & machining
Quoting from drawings, multi-stage production orders, machine tracking across three shifts.
See the solution →02Garments & textiles
Norms by size and colour, material balancing, output by sewing line.
See the solution →03Wood & furniture
Multi-level BOMs, timber by dimension, stages from milling to packing.
See the solution →04Plastics & packaging
Resin by lot, blend formulas, production orders by machine and mould.
See the solution →FAQ
What is manufacturing ERP software?
It is a management system that brings orders, production planning, bills of materials (BOM), inventory, quality and reporting into one place. Unlike a trading ERP, a manufacturing ERP has to follow production orders, routing stages, machines and shifts.
How is custom ERP different from packaged ERP software?
Packaged software ships with a standard process and the factory adapts to it. Custom ERP is designed around the process the factory already runs; you own the system and the data, in exchange for an upfront discovery and build period.
How long does an ERP rollout take for a factory?
It depends on scope. We work module by module: discovery and design in the first weeks, then each module goes into real use as soon as it is ready, so the factory does not wait for the whole system before seeing results.
Should a small or mid-sized factory use ERP?
Yes, if figures regularly disagree between sales, planning, the warehouse and the floor. A smaller factory does not need every module from day one; start where the damage is greatest, usually inventory or production order tracking.
What drives the cost of a manufacturing ERP rollout?
Three things: the number of modules, how specific your process is, and how much legacy data has to be migrated. We quote after an on-site visit, module by module, so you can choose what to do first.
Who owns the data and the source code?
The factory does. The system is built for you, the data sits on infrastructure you control, and you are not locked into per-user subscription fees.
Insights
Before you invest in ERP.
Articles that help factory leadership understand cost, process and options.
Guide · 2 min read
ERP software for manufacturers: what it is and where to start
What manufacturing ERP software is, which modules it includes, how it differs from a trading ERP, and where a factory should begin.
Comparison · 2 min read
Packaged vs custom ERP for small and mid-sized manufacturers
A comparison of packaged and custom-built ERP for small and mid-sized manufacturers: cost, time, fit, ownership and risk, and when to choose each.