Inventory and production management software for small manufacturers

Raw Material Tracking

In discrete manufacturing, raw materials are the foundation of every finished product. Poor raw material management, whether due to shortages, overstocking, or supply interruption, can lead to costly delays, wasted storage space, and reduced product quality.

• With EMERGE, you can categorize raw materials by brand or usage, and track their levels in real-time. This gives you a clear overview of what’s available, what’s already used, and what’s needed for upcoming production.
• EMERGE tracks raw materials like components and parts with detailed inventory levels. Units of Measurement (UOM) are fully managed within the system. The more specific UOM setups for parts and components, the more accurate your inventory control becomes.
• Stock information goes beyond just in-stock quantity. A production inventory software always displays reserved stock and available stock, with or without considering pending purchase orders from suppliers.
• Materials currently in the production stage are also updated and listed in EMERGE, allowing you to plan and create sales orders beforehand.

By efficiently managing raw materials, manufacturers can reduce waste, control production costs, and keep the entire production process running smoothly from raw components to final delivery.

WIP(Work-in-Progress) Tracking in Production

For a discrete manufacturing business, managing and tracking components and raw materials at every stage of the production process is quite challenging. When the spreadsheet will now feels numb as it can not track stages, production management software steps in and makes its stand.

• A production line template in EMERGE pre-determines the workflow or plan that outlines the stages, resources, timing, and quantities of finished products of each stage in a production line, which outlines all the parts and materials required.
• You can set up the accessibility for the production line template to make sure there will be only people in charge who can glance at the recipe.
• The linked flow between raw materials, finished products, production orders, and sales orders keeps everything clear, connected, and seamless.

When all this information is centrally updated within EMERGE, you gain full visibility across the entire production cycle from raw material usage to assembly, packaging, and final output. This not only helps you control production costs but also reduces errors, prevents stockouts, and improves planning accuracy.

Serial Number Tracking

In B2B manufacturing, especially for complex products like machinery, automotive parts, or industrial equipment, every component and raw material matters. You seriously need a workable traceability, and that’s where the serial number tracking feature from the software becomes not just helpful, but essential.

• Assign a unique serial number to each product or part as soon as it enters your inventory.
• Easily manage warranties and provide fast customer support by tracing the product using its serial number.
• Handle exchanges and returns more efficiently with accurate records linked directly to the serial number. This makes it easier to manage replacement parts for products your customers previously purchased.
• By centralizing all data in one place, the system can accurately trace which sales orders belong to each customer, which items are linked to those orders, and which documents are associated with each product.

With a software solution, you’re not just managing stock, you’re managing every individual unit in a finished product. Serial number tracking ensures accountability, supports after-sales service, and gives you the transparency needed in high-value, high-detail production environments.

Regarding the first reason why software is powerful than a spreadsheet, tracking expiry dates and the stages in progression are called out. For food and beverage producers, product quality becomes the business’s name, which is a big deal cause you need to shift to production inventory software.

Tracking Batch and Expiry Date

• In the production management software, when you create a production order, the system will suggest using the batch of raw materials that is closest to expiration, working similarly to the FIFO method.
• For inventory management, especially with batch-tracked products, you can view and export detailed inventory reports with multiple filters. You can also adjust the “days till expiry” to get the desired results.
• For food and beverage B2B distribution businesses, the expiry batch reminder feature allows you to trace batches nearing expiration, whether they’re in your stock or already sold.
• The system can even auto-send email reminders to your customers and suggest they purchase a new batch.

Production Module for producers with chemicals

Tailored like a full-scale production software for factories, EMERGE’s Production Module provides tools for creating production templates, managing production orders, and generating production reports.

• For businesses like wine producers, where the production process involves multiple stages with different outputs at each stage, you can create production templates that include raw materials and finished products of each stage in the production module.
• For companies producing chemicals or foods, Bill of Materials (BOM) management is critical, not just for accuracy but also for security and confidentiality. You can assign user permissions to control who can access and manage these production templates.
• When a sales order is placed, you can directly generate a production order from it. This creates a seamless link between your customer’s orders and your production line, making the whole process easier to manage.
• During production, EMERGE tracks the progress in real time, updating the status of each stage so you stay informed and in control.
• For analysis and reporting, you can export a detailed Excel report of your production lines, including both ongoing and completed production orders, giving you insights into performance and efficiency in real time.