MANUFACTURERS & FABRICATORS · PROJECT-BASED MANUFACTURING
How do manufacturers and fabricators use ProjectVIEW ERP and AI?
ProjectVIEW is an ERP for manufacturers and fabricators who build to order, such as steel structures, modules, skids and engineered assemblies. It links quotes, the BoM, materials, work orders, outsourcing and changes to one WBS and cost codes structure, while ProjectVIEW AI flags cost and delivery risks early.
Price the order from drawings and the BoM
To begin with, build the quote from drawings and the BoM. Then price materials, shop hours, outsourced work and delivery, and test what-if scenarios.
The Bidding & Estimation Agent compares prices with past orders, so you quote with evidence.
Turn the order into the job budget
When you win the contract, the quote becomes the job budget. It also links to the WBS, the cost codes and the delivery schedule.
As a result, every hour and every material cost has one place in the budget. In addition, estimators see how the actual job compares with the quote.
Buy materials against the BoM
After that, the BoM starts purchase requisitions, orders, deliveries and stock movements. Also, every order is checked against the budget.
Then the Procurement Agent compares quotations and flags prices above the budget rate. As a result, buyers act before a shortage stops the shop floor.
Release and track work orders
Release work orders to the shop floor. Then track progress, hours, materials and cost for each work order.
Meanwhile, the Materials & Production Agent flags material shortages and cost risks early.
Control outsourced work
Award outsourced work such as galvanising, machining or painting with agreed rates and dates. Then certify it against accepted progress.
So outsourced cost stays inside the job budget. Also, every supplier invoice links to accepted work.
Manage drawing revisions and change orders
When a revision arrives, it creates a new BoM version with its cost and delivery effect. So you price the change before you start it.
In addition, the Claims & Variations Agent finds unapproved changes and prepares the evidence.
Forecast job cost and margin
Finally, compare actual, committed and earned cost for each job. Earned Value Management then shows where each order gains or loses margin.
Meanwhile, the Cost Control & Forecast Agent flags overruns early and suggests corrective actions. So the ERP for manufacturers and fabricators keeps cost, delivery and evidence in one place.
What is the current cost of the approved BOM?
Material quantities, production steps and budgets often sit in separate files. A revision can leave the estimate out of step with production.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
Link the BOM to project activities and cost codes. Keep material and resource costs tied to the job so estimators and production teams work from a consistent structure.
Queries and reports follow your organization’s role and access permissions. Approval actions remain with authorized users.
Do production resources match the work ahead?
A committed delivery date depends on available machines, crews and tools. Uncoordinated bookings create bottlenecks.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
Plan resources by production phase, from cutting and welding to assembly and quality checks. Review bookings in calendar and Gantt views to coordinate the work.
Which materials or work orders are holding up production?
Material use and completed work can reach the accounts after the opportunity to act has passed.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
Record material consumption, labor and production output against work orders. Compare actual costs with the budget while the job is still in progress.
Which drawing revisions affect the BOM and open orders?
A superseded drawing can cause rework and waste. Shop-floor teams need a clear link between instructions and the approved design.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
Connect drawings, approvals and quality records through document control. Keep revisions associated with the work package and review their effect on the BOM.
Which outsourced activities affect cost and delivery?
External coating, machining or assembly adds another set of costs and delivery dependencies.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
Manage subcontract and purchase commitments within the ERP. Keep specifications, delivery schedules and recorded costs connected to the originating project.
How does actual production compare with the delivery plan and margin?
Production output alone does not explain whether a job is profitable or ready to hand over.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
Review progress, material use and actual costs together. Connect delivery and quality documents to the job so commercial teams can support certification and invoicing.
Frequently asked questions
What does ERP for manufacturers and fabricators cover?
ERP for manufacturers and fabricators connects estimating, BOMs, production planning, procurement, resource scheduling and project cost control. ProjectVIEW links these activities to the project WBS and cost codes.
Which manufacturing businesses does this suit?
The project-based approach suits steel and metal fabricators, precast producers, MEP manufacturers and offsite or modular suppliers producing to specific project requirements.
How are manufacturing costs linked to a project?
Materials, labor, machinery and outsourced processes are recorded against project activities and cost codes. This lets teams compare actual production costs with the approved budget.
Can ProjectVIEW connect production and project schedules?
ProjectVIEW supports resource planning in calendar and Gantt views, with P6 and Microsoft Project integration. The manufacturing workflow and required integrations should be confirmed during the project assessment.
