ERP for Engineering and Manufacturing Companies
Track Jobs, Materials, Production Progress, and Job Costs
Fraction ERP helps engineering teams manage make-to-order jobs, multi-stage production, complex BOMs, material demand, and shop floor updates from the same operational data.
Track jobs accurately
Plan materials effectively
Deliver on time
The Challenges Engineering Companies Face
Engineering and manufacturing businesses face specific operational challenges:
- Jobs are tracked in spreadsheets or whiteboards
- Material shortages cause delays at the wrong time
- No clear view of job progress across the shop floor
- Costing is estimated rather than tracked accurately
- Delivery dates are missed because planning is reactive
The earlier these issues are visible, the easier they are to manage.
Engineering Workflows Fraction ERP Supports
Use the same job, material and production records from quote through to delivery.
Plan Materials Based on Real Demand (MRP)
Material planning should be driven by your orders — not guesswork.
- Plan material requirements based on demand
- Avoid shortages and production delays
- Reduce excess stock and wasted spend
Manage Jobs from Start to Finish
Every job needs structure — from order to completion.
- Track progress through every stage
- Manage priorities across the shop floor
- Keep production and planning aligned
Accurate Job Costing — Not Estimates
Know exactly what each job costs — and whether it is profitable.
- Track labour, materials, and time per job
- Compare planned vs actual costs
- Identify unprofitable jobs before it is too late
Real-Time Visibility Across Your Operation
Stop chasing updates — see everything in one place.
- Live job status across the shop floor
- Accurate inventory levels at all times
- Clear visibility of what is on track and what is not
Still Using Spreadsheets to Run Your Engineering Business?
Many engineering companies rely on Excel to manage jobs, materials, and production. This leads to:
- Manual data entry and duplication
- Errors and inconsistencies
- No real-time visibility
- Time-consuming administration
Fraction ERP replaces spreadsheets with a single, connected system.
Explore how to replace Excel in manufacturingConnected Engineering Workflow
Sales, materials, production and purchasing update from the same live records.
A change in demand, stock or production status is visible to the teams that need it.
Is This Relevant to Your Business?
This page is most relevant if:
- You manufacture engineered products to customer orders
- Your production involves multiple stages, operations, or work centres
- You need better control of job costs, materials, and delivery dates
- You are ready to move away from spreadsheets and disconnected systems
Precision Engineering Case Study
How Oiltech Bearings runs a global engineering business with Fraction ERP
Make-to-order parts for oil & gas, power generation, and petrochemical clients — with zero duplicate admin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ERP for engineering companies?
ERP for engineering companies connects sales orders, materials planning, production, job costing, and delivery records so job status and cost information are easier to track.
How does ERP help with job costing?
ERP tracks labour, materials, and production time against each job, giving you accurate planned vs actual costs and clear visibility of profitability.
Is Fraction ERP suitable for small engineering companies?
Yes. It is aimed at SME manufacturers that need controlled jobs, stock, purchasing and production data without a large enterprise ERP project.
See It Applied to Your Engineering Workflow
Book a demo and we will walk through jobs, materials, production progress and costing using a workflow close to your own.