ERP for Injection Moulding Manufacturers
ERP built around how injection moulding actually works
From resin planning and mould scheduling to job costing and shop floor tracking, Fraction ERP handles the specifics of moulding operations — not just generic manufacturing.
Track resin consumption and regrind by job
Manage moulds, tooling, and cavity records
Schedule jobs around machine capacity
Capture live production data from the shop floor
The Challenges of Injection Moulding Operations
Injection moulding manufacturers face unique challenges:
- Tracking resin usage and material consumption
- Managing moulds, cavities, and tool changes
- Monitoring machine utilisation and downtime
- Controlling scrap and rework
- Maintaining accurate production costs
Handles the Specifics Your Operation Needs
Plan Materials Accurately (MRP for Moulding)
- Calculate resin requirements based on production demand
- Track raw materials, additives, and regrind
- Prevent shortages and overstocking
Schedule Moulding Jobs Around Real Capacity
- Plan jobs across machines
- Account for mould changes and setup time
- React to machine downtime or mould changes without rebuilding the whole schedule
Track Production in Real Time
- Live job status by machine
- Operator activity and production updates
- Machine utilisation and downtime visibility
Improve Costing and Profitability
- Track resin and additive usage per job
- Capture labour and machine time
- Compare planned vs actual costs
Use Moulding Data to Reduce Waste
- Build scrap rates into demand so works orders request the right material quantity
- Compare planned vs actual cycle times to find slow jobs, machines, or methods
- Record scrap and rework against production so quality and costing stay connected
Fraction ERP vs Generic ERP Systems
| Fit for moulding SMEs | Fraction ERP | Typical Generic ERP Project |
|---|---|---|
| Configured for moulding workflows out of the box | ||
| Resin and regrind tracking built in | ||
| Mould and tooling management included | ||
| Implementation measured in weeks, not months | ||
| Priced for SME manufacturers |
Where Fraction ERP Fits
Plastic Injection Moulders
Manage production from customer order to despatch, with materials, moulds, and shop floor progress connected.
Component Suppliers
Handle repeat jobs, call-offs, customer-specific BOMs, and material requirements without separate spreadsheets.
High-Volume Operations
Track cycle times, scrap rates, machine utilisation, and production progress at scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fraction ERP handle multi-cavity mould structures?
Yes. The moulding edition supports mould and tool management, including cavity and cycle tracking for moulding production.
Can it manage resin, additives, regrind, and scrap?
Yes. Fraction ERP can track raw materials, additives, regrind, and scrap, and use scrap rates when calculating works order demand.
How long does implementation take for a moulding operation?
Fraction ERP is designed for fast implementation, with many customers targeting go-live in around 30 days. See the ERP implementation guide for the rollout approach.
Ready to see it applied to your moulding operation?
We'll walk you through a demo built around your jobs, materials, and machines — not a generic product tour.