From Estimate to Delivery: Better Job Shop Production with Cetec ERP
Job shop environments demand flexibility, fast turnarounds, and exacting quality — all with tight margins. But many shops still rely on manual tracking and disconnected estimating tools. Here’s how Cetec ERP helps streamline the job shop production process from quote to shipment.
The Job Shop Production Process — And Why It’s Hard to Track
Job shop production is built around custom, low-volume jobs with variable routing, materials, and labor. This variety makes standard planning tools ineffective. Shops often struggle with unclear job status, manual scheduling, and disconnected estimating and costing workflows. When these systems don’t talk to each other, mistakes and delays are common.
Job Shop Estimating Software That Delivers
Cetec ERP lets job shops quote with precision. Users can factor in labor, materials, outside services, and overhead — all with templates that save time on repeat job types. Integrated margin analysis highlights profitability before quotes go out. And once a quote is approved, it converts directly into a work order without duplicate entry.
Real-Time Job Shop Tracking on the Floor
On the shop floor, Cetec ERP delivers live work order tracking. Barcode scanning and labor logging tools ensure accurate WIP status. Managers can view job progress, track bottlenecks, and adjust schedules in real time. That visibility means fewer surprises and more reliable customer delivery dates.
Closed-Loop Control from Estimate to Invoice
With Cetec ERP, job shop data flows across departments. Estimates inform purchasing. Production updates feed into shipping and invoicing. Revision control ensures everyone works from the right version. For regulated industries, automated documentation and traceability are built in — no separate systems required.
Key Takeaways:
- Job shops need dynamic tools to manage variable production workflows.
- Real-time data improves shop floor decisions and customer communication.
- Integrated estimating and tracking drive better margins and delivery accuracy.
With Cetec ERP, job shops get more than just tracking: they get control. From quoting to delivery, every step becomes faster, more accurate, and easier to manage.
Want to simplify your job shop operations from quote to ship? See how Cetec ERP helps job shops improve estimating, tracking, and delivery — schedule your demo today.