PROJECT OWNERS & OEMs · PROJECT-BASED MANUFACTURING
How do project owners and OEMs use ProjectVIEW ERP and AI?
ProjectVIEW is an ERP for manufacturing project owners and OEMs who buy engineered equipment, modules and assemblies. It links scope, BoM revisions, supplier commitments, milestones and payments to one WBS and cost codes structure, while ProjectVIEW AI flags delivery and cost risks early.
Define the scope and budget from the BoM
To begin with, structure the scope as a BoM and a WBS. Then price each item from estimates and past orders.
The Bidding & Estimation Agent compares prices with past orders, so the budget rests on evidence.
Package the scope and invite suppliers
After that, group BoM items into supply packages. Then issue electronic Requests for Proposal to manufacturers and fabricators.
Each package keeps its link to the budget, so you see the cost of every option.
Evaluate offers on cost, delivery and quality
Then compare the offers on price, delivery dates, technical compliance and quality. Every score also stays on record.
Meanwhile, the Procurement Agent flags prices above the budget and unusual terms for your review.
Set one cost and delivery baseline
When you award the contracts, each one becomes a cost and delivery baseline. The suppliers’ milestones then combine into one Gantt view.
As a result, you see one programme and one budget across all suppliers.
Track supplier progress and milestones
While work goes on, suppliers report progress, inspections and test results through portals. Dashboards then compare progress with the agreed milestones.
ProjectVIEW AI then reads this live data and flags late commitments early.
Control revisions and pay for accepted work
When a drawing or BoM revision arrives, it creates a new version with its cost and delivery effect. Then payment requests are checked against accepted milestones.
So you pay only for work that you have accepted.
Complete the delivery records
Finally, drawings, test certificates and inspection records stay in one Common Data Environment.
As a result, delivery files are complete when the equipment arrives. So the ERP for manufacturing project owners keeps cost, delivery and evidence in one place.
Which scope and BOM revisions affect our budget?
Specifications and delivery packages can change before production starts. Separate estimates make it hard to see the effect on the total project budget.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
Structure each package against the WBS and cost codes. Link the approved bill of materials (BOM) to the project budget so teams can compare scope, quantities and cost.
Queries and reports follow your organization’s role and access permissions. Approval actions remain with authorized users.
Which supplier commitments put delivery at risk?
A purchase order alone does not show whether every technical requirement and delivery date is covered.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
Manage procurement and contract commitments alongside the project plan. Keep supplier documents and agreed terms connected to the package they support.
Are supplier progress and milestones on plan?
A supplier update may describe activity without showing what it means for the project.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
Use project dashboards to review production progress, actual costs and delivery milestones. Compare recorded progress with the agreed plan before deciding where to intervene.
What has changed since the approved baseline?
A revised drawing can affect quantities, price and delivery. Teams need a clear record of the decision.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
Link document revisions, approvals and variations to the relevant work package. Review the cost and schedule effects together before approving a change.
Do payment requests match accepted work?
Invoice values and reported progress can diverge when teams keep their records in separate files.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
Review commitments, costs and progress records within the same project structure. Keep the evidence behind payment reviews accessible to commercial and finance teams.
Which delivery records are still missing?
Missing drawings, inspection records and supplier documents can delay acceptance.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
Collect quality and delivery records throughout the project. Use document control to keep approved revisions and handover information accessible to the teams accepting the work.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this ERP for?
It is for manufacturing project owners and OEMs that commission project-specific equipment, fabricated components or modular systems. They need visibility across scope, suppliers, project costs and delivery.
How does an owner differ from a manufacturer?
An owner or OEM specifies and commissions the work. A manufacturer or fabricator plans and delivers production. A company can perform both functions, so the right starting point depends on its responsibility in the project.
Does manufacturing use a BOM or a BoQ?
Manufacturing uses a bill of materials (BOM) to define the materials and components needed for production. A client BoQ may form part of the input, but the production structure remains a BOM linked to the WBS and cost codes.
