Free Implementation Guide

From Spreadsheets to ERP in 30 Days

The step-by-step implementation guide that helps small manufacturers transition from spreadsheets to a fully operational ERP — without disrupting production.

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Spreadsheets to ERP in 30 Days

3 phases, 30-day timeline
Step-by-step checklists
Ready-to-use templates
Common pitfalls to avoid
The Problem

Still Running Your Factory
on Spreadsheets?

You're not alone. Most small manufacturers start with spreadsheets. But as you grow, they become the bottleneck.

01

Version Chaos

Multiple copies of the same spreadsheet floating around. Nobody knows which one is current — until a wrong version ships a bad order.

02

Manual Re-keying

The same data typed into three different sheets. Sales, production, and purchasing each maintain their own version of the truth.

03

Stock Guesswork

You think you have 200 units. The shelf says 140. The spreadsheet hasn't been updated since last Tuesday.

04

Quoting Takes Hours

Every quote requires pulling data from multiple sheets, cross-referencing costs, and hoping the formulas haven't broken.

05

No Production Visibility

What's on the shop floor right now? What's overdue? The spreadsheet can't tell you — because nobody's updated it.

06

Growth Hits a Wall

You've got more orders than ever. But the spreadsheet process that worked for 10 orders a week breaks at 50.

Your 30-Day Roadmap

A proven, phased approach that gets you from spreadsheets to a running ERP without shutting down operations.

Days 1 – 7
Foundation

Audit, plan, and set up your environment

01 Map your current spreadsheet workflows and identify critical data
02 Define your product catalogue and bill of materials structure
03 Set up user accounts, roles, and permissions
04 Configure your company settings, tax codes, and currencies
05 Import your customer and supplier master data
Days 8 – 21
Migration

Move your operations across, module by module

06 Import inventory and set opening stock levels
07 Build your first sales order and test the full order-to-invoice flow
08 Set up production workflows, work orders, and routing templates
09 Configure purchasing rules, reorder points, and supplier lead times
10 Run parallel operations — spreadsheet alongside ERP — for one week
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Days 22 – 30
Go Live

Switch over and close out the spreadsheets

11 Finalise data validation and resolve any discrepancies
12 Train your team on daily workflows and reporting
13 Switch to ERP-only operations for all new orders
14 Set up automated reports and dashboards for management
15 Archive spreadsheets and celebrate your new workflow
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Why Fraction ERP

Built for Manufacturers
Who've Outgrown Spreadsheets

Not another bloated enterprise system. Fraction ERP is designed specifically for small manufacturers who need to get up and running fast.

Built for Manufacturing

Bills of materials, work orders, production scheduling, and shop floor tracking — all designed for how manufacturers actually work, not retrofitted from accounting software.

Go Live in 30 Days

No 12-month implementation projects. Our guided setup and import tools mean you can be running production through Fraction ERP within a month.

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No Consultants Required

Set up and configure everything yourself with our step-by-step guides and support team. No expensive implementation partners needed.

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Transparent Pricing

Simple per-user pricing with no hidden fees, no module add-ons, and no contracts. Cancel any time. All features included from day one.

From the Shop Floor

What Manufacturers Say

"We no longer struggle with spreadsheets since implementing Fraction ERP. We spend much less time on admin and chasing information. It has helped us maintain control of production and keep an eye on the business, with everything in one place."

DC
Dave Crossman
Managing Director, Black Hills Products

"The impact of using Fraction ERP? Dramatically improved staff productivity and a noticeable drop in office frustration. Fraction ERP hasn't just improved our workflow — it's transformed the way we work."

CB
Carl Buckley
Managing Director, Trinity Precision Engineering

"Fraction ERP has helped us to move away from our clunky spreadsheets into a more effective way of working. Data is now at our fingertips and is presented in a very clear and visual way. The system is easy to learn and we were able to implement Fraction a bit at a time."

RM
Remy Medway
RMI Fabrications

Ready to Ditch the Spreadsheets?

Download the free guide and follow the same 30-day roadmap that hundreds of manufacturers have used to make the switch.