Production, batch and job order tracking for a manufacturer

About the client

The client turns raw materials into finished goods and needs enough stock to meet customer orders on time.

The challenge

Raw material levels, what each production batch consumed and what each job order earned were tracked separately. Shortages appeared late, and margins were only known after the fact.

What we built

• Raw material inventory: Stock levels for every raw material, updated as production uses it.
• Batch production: Each batch records the materials it consumed, so usage and wastage are visible.
• Job orders: Production tracked per job order, with costs and profit margin calculated.
• Sales link: Customer orders in Zoho CRM connect to production so demand drives planning.

Zoho apps used

• Zoho Creator: Inventory, batch production and job orders
• Zoho CRM: Customers and orders
• Zoho One: The suite the apps run in

What changed for the client

Production is planned against real material levels, consumption is recorded per batch, and the business can see the profit on every job order.