Direct Answer
Factory systems succeed when the data model matches how the shop floor actually works. We build production orders, work stations, material consumption and quality records around your routing, then connect the devices and spreadsheets already in use.
Suitable For
- Factories replacing spreadsheet-based production tracking with a real system
- Workshops needing per-station reporting, material consumption and yield analysis
- Manufacturers needing traceability from raw material batch to finished goods
Not Suitable For
- Full ERP replacement for large enterprises with existing SAP or Oracle deployments
- Hard real-time machine control, which belongs to PLC and SCADA systems rather than application software
Core modules and the data each one owns
| Module | Scope, data and rules it owns |
|---|---|
| Product & BOM | Multi-level bill of materials, versioning, and the substitution rules for alternative materials. |
| Production order & routing | Order release, per-process routing, work station assignment, and the split and merge rules for batches. |
| Shop-floor reporting | Per-station output, operator, start and finish time, rework and scrap records — the input everything else depends on. |
| Material & inventory | Raw material receipt, batch numbers, issue against production orders and consumption variance against BOM. |
| Quality & traceability | Inspection points, defect codes, disposition, and forward and backward trace between finished goods and material batches. |
| Reporting | Yield, cycle time, station load, order progress and on-time delivery, exported in the format the office already uses. |
Step-by-step Process
- Send the current workflow, the roles involved and where the process breaks down today
- We map the data model, the modules needed at launch and what can wait for a later phase
- Confirm scope, integrations, acceptance criteria, source-code ownership and deployment responsibility
- Iterative build with demos at each milestone, then functional, compatibility and performance testing
- Deployment, source-code and documentation handover, then an agreed maintenance path
Buyer Checklist
- One primary user workflow and one admin workflow defined for the first release
- Role and permission matrix agreed before development, enforced in the backend
- Integration accounts and API credentials confirmed as available
- Data migration source, format and volume reviewed
- Acceptance criteria written per module, not per screen
- Source-code ownership, deployment responsibility and maintenance scope stated in the contract
Information Needed for Quotation
- The workflow you want to replace or build, and who performs each step
- User roles and what each role may see and edit
- Platforms required at launch (web, mini program, iOS, Android, desktop)
- Systems to integrate: payment, ERP, WMS, hardware, accounting, third-party APIs
- Existing data to migrate, its current format and rough volume
- Whether source-code handover and self-hosting are required
Frequently Asked Questions
Can shop-floor terminals work without stable Wi-Fi?
Yes. Reporting terminals can cache locally and sync when the network returns, with conflict rules defined for the fields that may be edited in both places. This should be scoped early because it changes the client architecture.
Do we have to replace our existing ERP?
No. A common scope is to build shop-floor execution and quality tracking, then exchange orders and inventory movements with the existing ERP through an API or a scheduled file interface.
Which platforms do you build for this industry?
Web system for the office, Android tablet or rugged handheld build for shop-floor reporting and scanning, optional desktop client for offline-capable stations, plus an admin panel.
What can you integrate with?
Barcode and QR scanners; label printers; weighing and testing equipment over serial or network protocols; existing ERP or accounting via API or scheduled file exchange; MQTT or OPC UA gateways for device data where already available.
Will we own the source code?
Source-code handover, repository access, deployment notes and database documentation can be included in the agreed scope. State it in the brief so it is priced in rather than added later.
Can you take over an existing system instead of rebuilding?
Yes. We start with a code and environment review, then propose a scoped plan for bug fixes, refactoring, UI rework or new features. Rebuilding is only recommended when the review shows the existing codebase cannot carry the roadmap.
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