Production Management

Software for Production Management

Manage the complete production lifecycle: from quotation through manufacturing, quality control, and delivery. Track orders, materials, labor costs, and generate comprehensive reports.

What is Production Management Software?

Production management software helps manufacturing companies track and manage production orders from quotation through delivery. It provides complete visibility into job status, material requirements, labor costs, and quality control.

With modern production management software, companies can reduce lead times, improve on-time delivery, minimize waste, and maintain consistent quality—all while having real-time visibility into shop floor operations.

Key Features

Everything you need to manage production operations efficiently

  • Production Order Management

    Full lifecycle management from draft through delivery. Track status, deadlines, priorities, and all order details in one place.

  • Line Item Tracking

    Detailed part specifications with quantity, unit type, pricing, and completion tracking. Support for various units and material grades.

  • Material Requirements Planning

    Link production orders to warehouse inventory. Track required, picked, consumed, and returned quantities per material.

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  • Production Analytics

    KPI dashboards showing active orders, orders due this week, completed orders, revenue totals, and labor hours tracked.

Mobile-Optimized Shop Floor View

Simplified interface for production operators with large buttons for rapid status updates. Operators can update job progress, mark items complete, and log scrap quantities in real-time.

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Production Workflow

Orders progress through a defined workflow ensuring nothing falls through the cracks

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    Draft
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    Quoted
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    Confirmed
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    In Production
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    Quality Check
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    Ready for Delivery
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    Delivered
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    Invoiced
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    Closed
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Benefits of Production Software

Why manufacturing companies choose to digitalize production management

  • Real-time production visibility
  • Increase shop floor efficiency
  • Consistent product quality
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  • Accurate cost tracking
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Use Cases

Production management software is ideal for various manufacturing scenarios

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Part of Blade XR Platform

Integrated with Blade XR

The Production Management module is part of the Blade XR platform, offering native integration with CRM, ERP, PIM, and Warehouse Management for a complete solution.

Automatic sync with customer orders from CRM
Material requirements linked to warehouse inventory
Automatic invoicing based on completed orders
Unified reports with data from all modules
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Integrated Modules

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Order Management
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Line Item Tracking
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Quality Control
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Material Planning
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Production Analytics

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about production management software

What types of manufacturing is this suitable for?

The software is ideal for contract manufacturing, job shops, fabrication, assembly operations, and any make-to-order manufacturing environment where tracking individual orders and their progress is important.

How does it help with quality control?

The system includes a dedicated quality check stage in the workflow. Products must pass quality inspection before being marked ready for delivery, with full documentation of any issues or rework required.

Can operators use it on the shop floor?

Yes, the shop floor interface is specifically designed for production operators with a mobile-optimized view, large buttons, and simplified workflows for updating job status and logging progress.

How long does implementation take?

Standard implementation takes 4-8 weeks, including configuration, data migration, team training, and assisted go-live period.

Does it integrate with warehouse management?

Yes, production orders can be linked to warehouse inventory through material requirements. The system tracks required, picked, consumed, and returned quantities automatically.

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