Custom manufacturing software: services, solutions, and guidelines
Custom manufacturing software enables enterprises to speed up production cycles, optimize logistics, mitigate business risks, and improve relationships with customers and partners thanks to a fully personalized set of modules and features matching your requirements.
Whether you need to create a manufacturing-oriented solution from scratch and integrate it into your software ecosystem or update your existing system with new functionalities, Itransition’s custom software development services will help your organization achieve its goals.
of manufacturing businesses prefer at least somewhat customized software
Capterra
of manufacturers consider operational performance the main driver for IT investments
IDC
of manufacturing companies have accelerated their digital projects after the pandemic
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Our custom manufacturing software expertise
Consulting
From use case identification to development process planning and tech stack selection, Itransition’s team helps companies streamline the adoption of custom manufacturing software and overcome common implementation challenges.
Development
Following the Agile principles, we perform front-end and back-end development through short iterations with quick deliverables to build manufacturing applications from the ground up and equip them with tailored feature sets.
Integration
We deliver API- or ESB-based integrations to connect your manufacturing solution with other corporate software and IoT devices, enabling ongoing data exchange and creating a synergistic tech ecosystem while preventing information silos.
Modernization
Our experts can revamp your legacy manufacturing system through an overall architecture renovation to make it more resource-efficient, improve its performance via targeted code refactoring, or migrate it to the cloud for enhanced scalability.
Maintenance and support
Itransition offers adaptive, perfective, corrective, and preventive maintenance services to monitor and fine-tune your software after deployment, along with training and support to help users familiarize themselves with the new solution.
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Custom manufacturing software we build
Itransition provides companies with comprehensive manufacturing ERP solutions that enable supervision, automation, and harmonization of multiple business functions, such as production planning, order management, and more.
Manufacturing execution
Our team designs software to track and control the transformation of raw materials into finished goods, with a strong focus on shop floor control functions, real-time production adjustments, and resource scheduling.
Product lifecycle management
We develop manufacturing software solutions that help organizations manage processes and information across each step of a product’s lifecycle, including specification drafting, design and prototyping, assembly, testing, sales, and delivery.
Quality management
Itransition’s team builds manufacturing systems aimed at monitoring and documenting quality processes, such as automated visual inspection, to ensure that delivered products meet regulatory and customer requirements.
Inventory management
Our experts create manufacturing apps to streamline inventory-related tasks, including stock level monitoring, RFID- or barcode-based asset and product tracking, return material authorization, and product shelf life management.
Supply chain management
We provide manufacturing and logistics companies with track and trace software that enable end-to-end visibility into the supply chain, facilitating raw materials sourcing, order fulfillment tracking, and multi-location inventory management.
Warehouse management
Our team crafts systems to automate label generation and printing, track inventory items via RFID or barcode scanning, picking and packing lists and figure out the most optimal way of picking items, schedule shipments and product returns, and assign tasks to warehouse staff.
Equipment maintenance
Itransition delivers solutions that monitor industrial assets’ operation via IoT sensors to identify potential signs of wear and schedule maintenance initiatives, boosting overall equipment effectiveness while minimizing downtime.
Configure, price, quote
We develop CPQ solutions that enable manufacturers to automatically generate accurate quotes for highly configurable items based on preprogrammed sets of rules, simplifying pricing and fostering product customization.
Human resources management
Our developers craft software systems to help carry out or automate HR-related tasks, including resume scanning for recruiting, payroll and benefits calculation, shift scheduling for better staff allocation, and employee performance assessment.
Data analytics
We create data analytics platforms that can forecast product demand to facilitate restocking and pricing, predict machine failures to carry out effective preventive maintenance, and optimize routes to reduce distribution costs.
Itransition’s team develops CRM applications that analyze customer and market data to help manufacturers understand their target audiences’ needs and provide tailored products, offers, or services for improved lead conversion and retention.
Client spotlight
21%
sales growth
Furniture manufacturing software
Itransition developed a custom CRM/ERP software suite for a leading UK kitchen manufacturer, enabling the company to automate processes like quote-to-order conversion, stock movement tracking across warehouses, shipment monitoring, and employee data management.
7 days > 15 seconds
time to create quality reports
Industrial risk management solution
We helped a global provider of industrial risk management software to update, test, and develop new features for its flagship product, a SaaS solution focusing on maintenance planning and execution, accident prevention, safety assurance, and regulatory compliance.
90%
manual work reduction
Odoo-based aerospace ERP system
Our team provided a US-based maintenance company with an ERP system built on top of Odoo and aimed at automating some of the customer’s key business functions, including work order management, inventory control, procurement of components, quoting, and reporting.
21%
sales growth
Furniture manufacturing software
Itransition developed a custom CRM/ERP software suite for a leading UK kitchen manufacturer, enabling the company to automate processes like quote-to-order conversion, stock movement tracking across warehouses, shipment monitoring, and employee data management.
7 days > 15 seconds
time to create quality reports
Industrial risk management solution
We helped a global provider of industrial risk management software to update, test, and develop new features for its flagship product, a SaaS solution focusing on maintenance planning and execution, accident prevention, safety assurance, and regulatory compliance.
90%
manual work reduction
Odoo-based aerospace ERP system
Our team provided a US-based maintenance company with an ERP system built on top of Odoo and aimed at automating some of the customer’s key business functions, including work order management, inventory control, procurement of components, quoting, and reporting.
21%
sales growth
Furniture manufacturing software
Itransition developed a custom CRM/ERP software suite for a leading UK kitchen manufacturer, enabling the company to automate processes like quote-to-order conversion, stock movement tracking across warehouses, shipment monitoring, and employee data management.
7 days > 15 seconds
time to create quality reports
Industrial risk management solution
We helped a global provider of industrial risk management software to update, test, and develop new features for its flagship product, a SaaS solution focusing on maintenance planning and execution, accident prevention, safety assurance, and regulatory compliance.
90%
manual work reduction
Odoo-based aerospace ERP system
Our team provided a US-based maintenance company with an ERP system built on top of Odoo and aimed at automating some of the customer’s key business functions, including work order management, inventory control, procurement of components, quoting, and reporting.
Manufacturing platforms we work with
For manufacturers prioritizing lower upfront costs and faster time to market, we provide software built on top of leading platforms and customized to meet your expectations.
Manufacturing-oriented features
- Master production schedule
- Bill of materials management
- Shop floor management
- Overall equipment effectiveness reporting
- Inventory management
- Maintenance planning
Customization
Flexible architecture offering customizable modules and third-party integrations
Target companies
Companies of any size requiring a highly scalable solution
Deployment model
- Online SaaS
- PaaS
- On-premises
Pricing
Per user + per adapted module or extension
Manufacturing-oriented features
- Sales agreement terms transparency
- Revenue and volume forecasting
- Sales process visibility
- Real-time collaboration with channel partners
- AI-based product performance analysis
- Configure, price, and quote
Customization options
Wide range of customization options, including templates, data fields, activities, and more
Target companies
Large enterprises searching for a comprehensive solution
Deployment model
- SaaS
Pricing
$250 per user per month for Manufacturing Cloud’s full range of services
From $75 per user per month for Salesforce CPQ
Advanced manufacturing technologies
We draw on a full array of technologies to assemble a suitable toolkit and build a sophisticated manufacturing solution tailored to your specific needs.
Artificial intelligence
Itransition enhances your manufacturing system with AI, including machine learning and computer vision, to facilitate quality control and maintenance operations via anomaly detection, optimize restocking though product demand forecasting, and speed up production processes with smart automation.
We help manufacturers deploy networks of interconnected sensors to create digital twins, optimize assembly lines based on operational data, monitor industrial equipment for easier maintenance, and track goods across the supply chain to streamline logistics.
Itransition’s team builds data analytics and BI platforms that turn raw data into business insights via dashboards and reports, helping your company identify and fix manufacturing process bottlenecks or forecast sales trends to optimize warehouse and fleet management.
Cloud
We leverage the cloud’s scalable storage and computing resources to maximize the benefits of other data-related technologies, enabling your manufacturing software to consolidate and process big data assets or streams of real-time information from multiple sources.
Our team delivers process automation solutions designed to help your workforce execute key business operations faster and with superior accuracy, whether it's accounting and document digitization performed by RPA bots or product assembly augmented via robotics.
Manufacturing software development roadmap
From early assessment to post-deployment support, Itransition’s team will guide your organization through every step of manufacturing software adoption.
1
Business analysis
Frame your company’s business goals, expectations, and issues to address
Examine your corporate workflows and software ecosystem
Define the software’s functional and non-functional requirements
Establish the project scope, budget, and schedule, as well as timeframes and deliverables
2
Product design
Define the software’s usage scenario, user personas and journeys, and interactive elements
Draw up a specification detailing software architecture, features, modules, UX/UI, and integrations
Conceptualize the solution via wireframes, mockups, and blueprints
Select a suitable technology stack, including cloud-based services
Create a PoC to verify the solution’s feasibility and financial viability
3
Software development
Carry out front-end and back-end development in multiple iterations according to DevOps best practices
In case of AI-based solutions, perform data pre-processing, modeling, and AI model integration
Set up software integrations based on APIs or middleware architectures, such as an ESB
4
QA and testing
Ensure product quality and reliability via functional, performance, compatibility, and security tests
Implement test automation tools to speed up time-consuming software testing processes
Establish and rely on focus groups to assess software usability
Fix bugs, UX design mistakes, and other issues affecting the solution
5
Deployment
Deploy the solution on premises or in a cloud-based environment and integrate it with your ecosystem
Perform data migration from legacy software and other corporate systems to the new solution
Carry out user acceptance testing to check software performance in a real-world scenario
6
Support and fine-tuning
Provide end users with demoing, training and support services
Perform ongoing software monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Optimize the solution with upgrades and functional improvements based on your concerns or suggestions
Custom manufacturing software benefits
Equipped with the right set of features and properly implemented into your business processes, custom manufacturing solutions can boost the operational and decision-making capabilities of your organization, creating a substantial competitive edge.
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FAQ
What is the role of software in the manufacturing industry?
The purpose of manufacturing software is to automate time-consuming tasks, meet customer expectations with a suitable product offering, identify process optimization opportunities based on key metrics, and address production bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
What type of software is used in manufacturing?
The range of solutions typically deployed by manufacturing companies includes, for instance, ERP, MES, PLM, QMS, SMC, HRMS, and CRM.
How much does it cost to develop custom manufacturing software?
The budget for a custom software development project can vary based on several cost factors. These include software type, product architecture, functional scope, tech stack, integrations, and project team composition.
What is the difference between custom and off-the-shelf manufacturing software?
Custom solutions have a fully tailored feature set and extensive configuration possibilities, making it ideal for businesses with specific requirements and established workflows. Off-the-shelf software, on the other hand, comes with a fixed architecture and built-in capabilities and can be a good option for companies that prefer to avoid the complexities of a development project.
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