Manufacturing ERP
Your Factory Doesn't Run Like
Everyone Else's.
Your ERP Shouldn't Either.
Purpose-built manufacturing ERP that maps to your exact production workflows — not a generic system you spend a year configuring. From BOM to dispatch, built in 6 months, owned by you.
30+ manufacturing ERP systems delivered · Starting at $20,000
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Sound Familiar?
The Problems That Bring Manufacturers to Us
If any of these resonate, you've outgrown your current setup.
Spreadsheets Running Your Shop Floor
Production schedules in Excel, quality logs on paper, inventory counts done by walking the warehouse. One misplaced file and you're flying blind.
No Real-Time Visibility
You find out about production delays, stockouts, or quality issues after they've already cost you money. By the time the monthly report lands, the damage is done.
Generic ERP That Doesn't Fit
You bought SAP/Oracle/Odoo and spent a year "configuring" it. Now you work around the software instead of the software working for you.
Disconnected Systems
Your CRM doesn't talk to production. Procurement doesn't know what the shop floor needs. Finance reconciles manually because nothing integrates.
Scaling Without a System
You've grown from one facility to three, but your processes haven't scaled. What worked at 50 SKUs collapses at 5,000.
Compliance is a Fire Drill
GST filings, e-invoicing, quality certifications, regulatory audits — you scramble every time because data lives in 10 different places.
Looking for a more specific manufacturing fit?
Core Modules
Six Pillars of a Manufacturing ERP
Built for Your Shop Floor
Each module is designed specifically for manufacturing workflows — not adapted from a generic template.
Production Planning & Scheduling
- ▸ Master production schedule (MPS)
- ▸ Material requirements planning (MRP)
- ▸ Capacity planning & machine loading
- ▸ Work order management with real-time tracking
- ▸ Demand forecasting based on historical data
Bill of Materials (BOM)
- ▸ Multi-level BOM with sub-assemblies
- ▸ Version control and engineering change management
- ▸ Where-used analysis across products
- ▸ Cost rollup with material and labor components
- ▸ Alternate material substitutions
Inventory & Warehouse
- ▸ Multi-warehouse with zone/bin mapping
- ▸ Batch and serial number tracking
- ▸ Automated reorder points and min-max levels
- ▸ Barcode/QR scanning for movements
- ▸ Real-time stock valuation (FIFO, weighted avg)
Quality Control
- ▸ Inspection plans tied to work orders
- ▸ Incoming, in-process, and final QC checkpoints
- ▸ Non-conformance reporting (NCR)
- ▸ Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts
- ▸ Supplier quality scoring and tracking
Shop Floor Control
- ▸ Work center and machine setup
- ▸ Operator login with job tracking
- ▸ Real-time OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- ▸ Downtime logging with reason codes
- ▸ Scrap and rework tracking per operation
Procurement & Vendor Management
- ▸ Purchase requisition to PO workflow
- ▸ Vendor rating and performance tracking
- ▸ RFQ comparison and auto-ranking
- ▸ Three-way matching (PO, GRN, Invoice)
- ▸ Lead time tracking and delivery compliance
Beyond the Shop Floor
Extend Into Finance, HR, Sales, and Logistics
A manufacturing ERP isn't just production planning — it connects your entire operation.
Sales & CRM
Enquiry-to-order pipeline, quote generation with BOM-based costing, customer portals, and order tracking.
Finance & Accounting
General ledger, AP/AR, bank reconciliation, GST/e-invoicing compliance, and automated financial reporting.
HR & Payroll
Employee lifecycle management, attendance with biometric integration, shift scheduling, and payroll processing.
Dispatch & Logistics
Packing lists, shipment tracking, carrier integration, dispatch scheduling, and proof of delivery.
Maintenance (CMMS)
Preventive maintenance scheduling, breakdown logging, spare parts inventory, and machine history tracking.
Analytics & BI
Real-time dashboards, production KPIs, cost variance analysis, and embedded BI with automated report scheduling.
Our Process
From First Call to Production in 6 Months
Weeks 1-2
Discovery Session ($2,000)
We embed with your production, procurement, and finance teams. Map every workflow, document integration points, identify data migration needs. Deliverable: 40-60 page blueprint with wireframes and a fixed-price quote.
Weeks 3-4
Architecture & Database Design
System architecture, database schema, API design, infrastructure plan. You approve the technical blueprint before a single line of code is written.
Months 2-3
Core Foundation + First Demos
User auth, master data (items, vendors, BOMs), primary production workflow. Live demo every 2 weeks — your team clicks it and gives feedback.
Months 3-4
Business Logic & Integrations
Secondary workflows (procurement, dispatch, payments), external system integrations, reporting dashboards. Department heads validate against real scenarios.
Months 4-5
Advanced Features & Analytics
Real-time dashboards, automation rules, mobile optimization, quality control modules. Full end-to-end workflow testing by actual users.
Month 6
UAT & Go-Live
User acceptance testing with real data, data migration from legacy systems, parallel run, on-site go-live support, team training, and source code handover.
Honest Comparison
Custom-Built vs. SAP vs. Odoo
for Manufacturing
We're not the right fit for everyone. Here's where custom wins and where packaged might work better.
| Factor | Custom (Cursive) | SAP Business One | Odoo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fits your exact workflows | ✓ | ✗ | ~ |
| Source code ownership | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| No per-user license fees | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Go-live in under 6 months | ✓ | ✗ | ~ |
| Handles Indian compliance (GST, e-invoicing) | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Integrates with your existing machines/IoT | ✓ | ~ | ✗ |
| Real-time shop floor analytics | ✓ | ~ | ✗ |
| Can scale to 500+ users without cost spike | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
✓ = full support · ~ = partial/limited · ✗ = not available or additional cost
Future-Proof
Built AI-Ready from Day One
Every manufacturing ERP we build includes the data infrastructure needed to add AI capabilities — without rearchitecting the system later.
- ▸ Demand Forecasting: Historical order data + ML models to predict what you'll need and when
- ▸ Predictive Maintenance: Machine telemetry analysis to schedule maintenance before breakdowns occur
- ▸ Quality Prediction: Identify defect patterns from production data to reduce waste
- ▸ Smart Reordering: AI-driven purchase suggestions based on lead times, demand, and vendor performance
- ▸ Real-Time Analytics: Apache Kafka + Pinot pipeline for sub-second dashboard updates from shop floor data
The Data Stack Behind It
Frequently Asked
Common Questions About
Custom Manufacturing ERP
How much does a custom manufacturing ERP cost?
How long does it take to build?
Can you migrate data from our existing system?
What if our processes change after go-live?
Can the ERP connect to our CNC machines and PLCs?
Do you support multi-plant operations?
How does pricing compare to SAP Business One?
What technology stack do you use?
Ready to Replace Spreadsheets
With a Real Manufacturing ERP?
Start with a $2,000 Discovery Session. We'll map your production workflows and deliver a full ERP & CRM blueprint before writing a single line of code.
Starting at $20,000 · Delivered in 6 months · 12 months maintenance included
Internal Guide
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Start with blueprint and phased rollout plan.
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