SmartManufacture

Streamline Production, Ensure Quality

End-to-end manufacturing management from bill of materials to finished goods. Plan production, manage work orders, enforce quality checks, and track every batch and serial number with precision.

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Core Features

Complete Manufacturing Control

From raw materials to finished products, manage every step of your production process.

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Define multi-level BOMs with components, quantities, and operations. Version control tracks changes. Sub-assemblies and phantom BOMs support complex product structures.

Work Order Management

Create, schedule, and track work orders through every production stage. Real-time status updates, material consumption tracking, and completion logging.

Production Planning

Schedule production runs based on demand forecasts, available capacity, and material availability. Gantt-style planning view with drag-and-drop scheduling.

Quality Control

Define quality inspection points with pass/fail criteria. Mandatory checks at configurable stages ensure defects are caught before they reach customers.

Inventory Integration

Automatic material reservation and consumption. Raw materials are deducted and finished goods are added to inventory as work orders progress through stages.

Cost Tracking

Track material costs, labor costs, and overhead per work order. Compare planned vs. actual costs to identify inefficiencies and improve margins.

Shop Floor Monitoring

Real-time dashboard showing active work orders, machine utilization, and production throughput. Operators update progress directly from the shop floor interface.

Batch & Serial Tracking

Full traceability from raw materials to finished goods. Track batch numbers, serial numbers, expiry dates, and production lots for regulatory compliance.

How It Works

From Planning to Production in Three Steps

Get your manufacturing floor digitized and optimized.

1

Define Your BOMs

Create bills of materials for your products, defining components, quantities, and manufacturing operations. Set up quality checkpoints at each stage.

2

Plan & Schedule

Create work orders from sales demand or manual input. Schedule production runs, allocate resources, and verify material availability before starting.

3

Produce & Track

Operators execute work orders, log progress, and pass quality inspections. Finished goods flow automatically to inventory with full batch traceability.

See It In Action

Production Visibility at a Glance

SmartManufacture
+ New Work Order + New BOM QC Check
Active Work Orders
12
4 ahead of schedule
Total BOMs
34
8 active products
QC Pass Rate
96.8%
+1.2% this week
Products Today
248
On target
Work Orders by Status
Planned (3) In Progress (8) Completed (6) On Hold (2) Cancelled (1)
Recent Work Orders
Order #ProductQtyStatusDue
WO-2024-048Steel Frame A1500In ProgressFeb 15
WO-2024-047PCB Board v31,200In ProgressFeb 16
WO-2024-046Housing Unit B300CompletedFeb 12
WO-2024-045Sensor Module800On HoldFeb 18
Production Output
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Recent Activity
QC Passed - WO-046 Housing Unit1h ago
Started - WO-048 Steel Frame3h ago
On Hold - WO-045 awaiting partsYesterday
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SmartManufacture support BOM versioning?
Yes. Every BOM has a version history. When you modify a BOM, a new version is created while the previous version remains accessible. Work orders reference a specific BOM version, so production is always based on the correct specifications.
How do quality checks work?
You define quality inspection templates with specific parameters, acceptable ranges, and pass/fail criteria. These are linked to BOM operations. When a work order reaches an inspection point, the operator must record measurements and mark the check as passed before proceeding. Failed inspections can trigger rework or scrap workflows.
Can I schedule production across multiple machines?
Yes. Define your work centers (machines, lines, stations) with capacity and availability calendars. The production planner shows resource loading and helps you schedule work orders to avoid conflicts and bottlenecks.
How does material planning work?
When you create a work order, SmartManufacture checks material availability against current inventory. Shortages are flagged with suggested purchase quantities. Materials are reserved when a work order is confirmed and consumed as production progresses.
Can I track production costs against estimates?
Absolutely. Each work order tracks planned vs. actual costs across material, labor, and overhead categories. Cost variance reports help you identify inefficiencies, renegotiate supplier pricing, and improve production margins over time.
Does SmartManufacture integrate with SmartBooks?
Yes. Completed work orders post journal entries for material consumption, labor costs, and finished goods valuation directly to SmartBooks. Inventory valuations stay synchronized across both modules.

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