Modernize Your Shop Floor
Empower your operators and supervisors with real-time production data, digital work instructions and live job tracking, all in one connected ERP system.
Live Job Tracking
Monitor production progress in real time with complete visibility.
Paperless Shop Floor
Create digital work instructions, checklists and job data.
Real-Time Updates
Capture labor, material use and downtime right from the floor.
Faster Issue Response
Quickly identify and respond to delays, errors or bottlenecks.
Boost Operator Efficiency
Equip operators with the tools and data they need.
Connect Teams Seamlessly
Ensure alignment between production, quality & inventory.
What is shop floor management software?
Shop floor management software is a digital solution that helps manufacturers plan, monitor and control activities on the production floor. It connects operators, machines and supervisors in real time to ensure every job is executed efficiently, accurately and on schedule. By digitizing tasks like job tracking, labor entry and data collection, shop floor software reduces delays, improves accountability and supports continuous improvement initiatives. It also plays a critical role in meeting manufacturing standards, such as ISO 9001, FDA and GMP.
QT9 ERP's shop floor management module gives teams real-time access to job details, digital work instructions, labor tracking and production KPIs—all from a centralized ERP system. Operators can log activity directly from the floor using tablets or terminals, eliminating paperwork and delays. The module easily synchronizes production tasks with related modules to help manufacturers boost efficiency, reduce waste and stay audit-ready.
Get the most out of our shop floor management software
Explore the built-in features manufacturers use to streamline operations, reduce downtime and improve job accuracy.
Job Details
Display all relevant job specs, BOMs and routing in real time from the floor.
Labor Tracking
Automatically capture clock-in/out times and labor hours per job or task.
Work Instructions
Digitally deliver step-by-step instructions, drawings and SOPs.
Downtime Logs
Log downtime reasons and durations to support continuous improvement.
WIP Visibility
Track work-in-progress status to keep production running smoothly.
Operator Notes
Enable operators to add notes, flag issues or document observations.
Inventory Sync
Pull from and update material use for inventory in real time.
Mobile Access
Production KPIs
Centralize data with 17+ modules included
FAQ: Shop floor management software
Shop floor management involves organizing, monitoring and controlling all activities in a business’ production area. This includes coordinating workflows, assigning resources and tracking outcomes. The goal is to ensure production targets are met efficiently: reducing waste and increasing output while maintaining quality and keeping costs down.
A company can experience high demand with the potential for great profit, but if its products cannot be produced efficiently and on time, then those profits cannot be realized. A well-managed shop floor ensures streamlined and efficient production to optimize safety, quality and profits.
Automated shop floor management systems speed production tasks and offer deeper insights into production data. ERP shop floor management software applications enable:
- Quick visibility into all shop floor activities and status
- Integrated, simplified shop floor processes
- Streamlined job data and production planning
- Labor tracking
- Work order tracking
- Embedded traceability
Shop floor management software offers real-time shop floor controls that boost productivity, replacing cumbersome, unconnected spreadsheets with centralized, dynamically populated data and application integrations.
Cloud-based ERP solutions provide real-time shop floor insights that enable faster identification of production issues and bottlenecks, facilitating prompt corrective actions. Insights into resource utilization, scheduling and inventory allow for efficient allocation and adjustments to maximize output.
QT9 ERP’s Shop Floor Management module provides the tools you need to manage your shop’s workflows, including materials, build, job costing, time tracking and inventory. Shop floor processes are centralized and integrated with the rest of your business. Barcoding capabilities can be used to track labor, assign and track material inventory, and print labels on demand.
QT9 ERP provides more than 17 manufacturing applications, standard, as well as easy access to data and analytics to help manufacturers make the best decisions for moving forward. With QT9 ERP you get:
- 17+ modules, including BOM
- Quick implementation
- Tailored customer support
- Customer, compliance, supplier and physical inventory web portals
- Lot and serial number inventory control
- Access to digital business intelligence and analytics
- Seamless integration with QT9 QMS quality and compliance software
What’s more, you’ll get unlimited training, unlimited customer support, free software updates and tailored implementation support, all at an affordable price point.
Reach out today to see what QT9 ERP can do for you.
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