ERP for Fabrication and Metalwork Companies
Track Jobs, Materials, Schedules, and Shop Floor Progress
Fabrication and metalwork teams manage changing jobs, material demand, workshop capacity and delivery dates. Fraction ERP keeps those records connected from order through to despatch.
Track jobs across stages
Control materials and stock
Schedule production efficiently
The Challenges of Running a Fabrication Business
Fabrication and metalwork companies often deal with:
- Jobs lost in progress with no clear visibility
- Materials ordered too late or in the wrong quantities
- Production schedules that constantly change
- No real-time view of what is happening on the shop floor
- Relying on spreadsheets and whiteboards to manage work
These problems are easier to manage when job, material and schedule data stays current.
Fabrication Workflows Fraction ERP Supports
Track fabrication work across jobs, materials, schedules and shop floor updates.
Materials Control
Steel, aluminium, fixings, consumables — fabrication relies on having the right materials at the right time.
- Track raw materials and stock levels in real time
- Plan purchasing based on actual demand
- Reduce waste and avoid over-ordering
Track Jobs from Start to Finish
Know exactly where every job is at every stage of production.
- Track each job at every stage — cutting, welding, assembly, finishing
- Full visibility across all active jobs
- Keep production aligned with customer deadlines
Production Scheduling
Plan work across your workshop based on real capacity — not guesswork.
- Schedule jobs across work centres and machines
- Adjust priorities as requirements change
- Keep work flowing and avoid bottlenecks
Real-Time Visibility on the Shop Floor
Know exactly what is happening in your workshop — as it happens.
- Live tracking of job progress on the shop floor
- Real-time updates from operators
- Immediate insight into production progress and issues
Still Using Spreadsheets to Manage Jobs?
Many fabrication businesses rely on Excel, whiteboards, and paper job cards to manage production. It works at first — but as your workload grows, it becomes harder to keep track of jobs, materials, and deadlines.
Fraction ERP keeps job records, material demand and shop floor updates in the same workflow.
Read: Replace Excel in ManufacturingConnected Fabrication Workflow
Sales, MRP, stock, scheduling and purchasing work from the same live records.
Is This Relevant to Your Business?
This page is most relevant if you are:
- A fabrication or metalwork company managing multiple jobs at once
- Growing and finding it harder to keep track of work using spreadsheets
- Looking for a practical system for office and workshop users
- Needing better visibility of jobs, materials, and production progress
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ERP for fabrication?
ERP for fabrication connects job management, materials planning, production scheduling and shop floor tracking so workshop progress and material demand stay visible.
Can ERP help manage multiple jobs at once?
Yes. You can review active jobs, material requirements and schedules together, then drill into the records behind each job.
Is ERP suitable for small fabrication companies?
Yes. Fraction ERP 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 Fabrication Workflow
Book a demo and we will walk through jobs, materials, scheduling and shop floor updates using a workflow close to your own.