Project-based Manufacturing

TRAKware software is a comprehensive Manufacturing, Planning, and Control (MPC) solution for project-based manufacturers.

Project-based is a key differentiation between TRAKware and other solutions. TRAKware has been built from the ground up, specifically focused on meeting the needs of this challenging manufacturing market. Whether it is estimating a new, we've never built one of those before, one-of items, or having to add or modify items once they are on the production floor, TRAKware excels at meeting the needs of project-based manufacturers.

Traditional systems use individual 'part numbers' to identify each permutation of a complicated assembly. TRAKware has replaced this 'part number' paradigm with parametrics, options, and change lists.

For example, a base cabinet in the woodworking casegoods industry:

the cabinet has dimensions: height, width, and depth each surface on the cabinet can be made from a different material (veneers, plastic laminates, melamine, etc.) the foundation material (core) can be different (particle board, plywood, etc.) handles and hinge types can be different it can have a variable number of shelves it can have numerous kinds of finishes it can have different door styles .... ... .. .

In a traditional system this single cabinet could require 1000's of items and part numbers to represent this single cabinet. TRAKware has changed this paradigm. Products and parts within TRAKware are 'objects' that have attributes such as options, change lists, and dimensions associated with them.

Estimating TRAKware allows you to estimate and configure items quickly and accurately. Estimate custom one-of-a-kind deliverables parametrically Estimate by the component or use traditional methods (by the lineal foot) Build a catalog of standard parts and products Quickly provide comprehensive "alternates" proposals with price breakouts Avoid 'Guestimates' by having data and information to backup estimate Build a meaningful project structure using location folders and phase tabs Turn an estimate into a project with a push of a button (no data re-entry)

Production Planning TRAKware dynamically builds manufacturing routings allowing you to schedule get items into production without delay. Bills of Materials are dynamically built based on options and change lists.

Scheduling and Project Management Schedule projects against existing production. Keep track of scope changes through a comprehensive change order process Track total project costs versus budget Monitor change order costs Watch

Material Management and Inventory Purchase raw material to inventory or to a project Maintain perpetual inventory of raw matierals Maintain and issue inventory in multiple Units of Measure within one inventory item Maintain inventory of value added parts or finished products Easily convert normally manufactured items to buyout items (adjusting the Bill of Labor and the Bill of Materials automatically Track high, lows, vendor history Track serialized inventory (example: flitches of veneer, or solid surface color lots) Adopt industry best practices such as three way checks during purchase order reconciliation

Shop Floor Data Collection TRAKware's integrated shop floor data collection ensures that all of your costs are accurately accounted for. Labor information can be collected at a high level or at a detailed (process) level. Materials can be purchased for a specific project, or can be purchased to inventory and issued to specific projects.

Real-time Project Costing TRAKware is real-time allowing you to view your costs and work-in-process (WIP) minute-by-minute. TRAKware shop floor control integrates shipping, so that project management can ensure that invoicing is timely, thus reducing WIP and improving your project cash flow. Progress billing with project retainage

Accounting Integration After purchase orders are reconciled, purchases are passed on to accounts payable Invoice details are passed on to accounts receivable Inventory usage is passed on to the general ledger Employee time cards are passed on to payroll systems

TRAKware is a comprehensive Manufacturing, Planning, and Control solution that has been specifically designed for the unique requirements of project-based manufacturers.

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