Why is Cetec ERP the Best ERP for Metal Fabricators?
Metal fabrication demands flexibility, precision, and complete traceability — from quoting to final shipment. Many ERPs fall short when it comes to the unique needs of metal shops. Here’s why Cetec ERP stands out as the top choice for metal fabricators.
Metal Fabrication’s Unique Challenges
Metal shops face challenges like complex BOMs, highly custom job orders, tight tolerance requirements, and strict material traceability. Add to that dynamic routing changes and the constant need for accurate job costing and real-time WIP tracking, and it becomes clear that standard ERP solutions just won’t cut it.
Robust Quote-to-Cash Workflows Built for Fabricators
Cetec ERP supports detailed quoting that includes labor, materials, and outside services. Quotes convert directly into orders and work orders without manual re-entry, reducing errors and saving time. This seamless transition helps fabricators keep pace with fast-changing customer requirements and deliver accurate commitments.
Complete Material Traceability and Lot Control
Cetec ERP enables full lot and heat number tracking, critical for industries like aerospace and defense. Real-time inventory visibility ensures materials are always accounted for, while certificate attachments help meet compliance requirements easily. Fabricators can track every piece of material from receipt through finished product shipment.
Advanced Production and Shop Floor Tools
Cetec ERP offers work center load views, finite capacity scheduling, barcode tracking, and real-time labor reporting. These tools help manage complex routing steps, multi-stage assemblies, and operations like welding or finishing. With live data at their fingertips, production teams can react quickly and maintain control over every step.
Accurate Job Costing and Margin Control
Cetec ERP ties actual material, labor, and overhead costs directly to each job, giving fabricators clear visibility into true margins. Accurate costing supports better pricing decisions and helps identify opportunities to improve profitability. Instead of guessing, teams operate with data-backed confidence.
Key Takeaways:
- Metal fabricators need deep traceability, custom job management, and real-time cost tracking.
- Cetec ERP integrates quoting, production, inventory, and accounting in one system.
- Fabricators gain confidence, reduce rework, and improve profitability.
Metal fabrication is complex, but your ERP doesn’t have to be. Cetec ERP gives fabricators the tools to deliver high-quality work on time, with full control over every detail.
Ready to get control over your fabrication shop? See why metal fabricators trust Cetec ERP to manage every weld, cut, and assembly — book a demo today.