No live picture
Managers walk the floor or wait for end-of-day spreadsheets to know where things stand.
Manufacturing
Factory software that shows what is happening, live.
Production tracking, quality and maintenance apps, shop-floor dashboards and dealer portals, built around how your plant really works.
The problem
What gets in the way today.
Paper checks
Quality and safety checks on paper are hard to search when something goes wrong.
Orders by email
Dealers and distributors send orders and questions by email and phone.
Skills that leave with people
Know-how lives in experienced staff's heads, so training new people is slow.
Supplier delays
Late materials are spotted too late to change the plan.
Maintenance by surprise
Machines fail without warning because service history is hard to see.
What we build
Manufacturing software we can build for you.
Production tracking
Jobs, batches and stages updated from the floor on tablets.
Quality and maintenance apps
Checklists, photos and sign-off, with reminders for scheduled maintenance.
Dashboards
Output, delays and issues by line, shift or site.
Dealer and distributor portals
Orders, stock availability and documents for your partners.
Work instructions
Step-by-step instructions with photos and video on tablets.
Supplier portals
Share forecasts and purchase orders, and get updates from suppliers.
Training and skills tracking
Record who is trained on which machine and when it needs renewing.
Stock and materials tracking
Raw materials and finished goods tracked by location and batch.
Solutions
Where most manufacturing projects start.
Three common starting points. Most products grow to include more than one, and every scope is shaped around your needs.
Production app
- Job cards and instructions
- Quality checks
- Issue reporting
- Tablet-friendly
Production dashboard
- Order progress
- Bottlenecks
- Machine status
- Reports
Order and supplier portal
- Order status
- Documents and certificates
- Supplier updates
- Messages
How we work
What we take care of in manufacturing.
Every sector has its own rules and habits. These are the things we plan for from the first workshop, so they do not turn into surprises before launch.
Technology that suits this work
- React and Next.js
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- React Native for tablets
- Charting and data visualisation
Built for the floor
Large controls for gloves, tablets and shared devices.
Integrations
ERP and accounting systems connected where they offer an API or export.
Traceability
Time-stamped records of who did what, for audits and recalls.
Start small
One line or one process first, then roll out what works.
What changes
What good software gives your team.
Less paper
Records captured on tablets.
Live progress
See every order's status.
Fewer breakdowns
Planned maintenance with history.
Better quality
Checks recorded at each step.
Fewer status calls
Customers see order progress.
Clear data
Decisions based on real numbers.
Trends
Where manufacturing is heading.
- 01
Connected factories
Machines and sensors share data with software for live monitoring.
- 02
Predictive maintenance
Data helps plan servicing before something breaks.
- 03
Digital quality records
Customers and regulators want complete, searchable quality data.
- 04
Supply chain visibility
Manufacturers share live order data with customers and suppliers.
Why CrowdApps
How we work with manufacturing teams.
Scope agreed in writing
Before any work starts you get a written scope, timeline and price, so everyone knows what is being built.
Working software every week
Weekly demos of real, working features. You see progress and can change direction early.
You own the code and IP
Everything we build is yours: source code, designs and accounts, handed over in full.
NDA before we see your idea
We sign an NDA before you share details, and the same senior team stays with you from start to finish.
Our process
From first call to launch and beyond.
- 1
Intro call
A short call about what you need, who will use it and what is in the way today.
- 2
Written scope
Features, timeline and price in writing, with an NDA signed first if you need one.
- 3
Design
Clickable screens you can test with real users before we build.
- 4
Build and weekly demos
Working software every week, so you can steer as it takes shape.
- 5
Test and launch
Testing on real devices, then release to the web or the app stores.
- 6
Support and grow
Monitoring, fixes and new features in planned releases.
How our work carries over
Job tracking, checklists, dashboards and partner portals are things we build in our other projects, and we are happy to talk you through how they carry over.
Talk to us about your project →Questions
Asked by manufacturing teams.
Do we need to replace our ERP?
Usually not. We build tools around it and connect to it where it offers an API or data export.
Can we start with one line?
Yes. We recommend piloting on one line or process, then rolling out.
Can you connect to our ERP or machines?
If they have APIs, data exports or standard protocols, usually yes. We check this during scoping.
Do the apps work on tablets on the shop floor?
Yes. We design for tablets, gloves and busy environments, with large controls and clear screens.
How much does a project like this cost?
It depends on scope: the number of user types, features, integrations and platforms. After a short call we send a written scope with a fixed price or a monthly team cost, so you can decide before anything starts. You can also get a first range from our project estimator.
How long does it take to launch?
A focused first version usually takes a few months, and smaller tools can be faster. We agree the timeline in the written scope and show working software every week, so you can see it taking shape.
Who owns the code?
You do. The source code, designs, documentation and app store or cloud accounts are yours, and we hand everything over in full.
Do you support the product after launch?
Yes. We offer ongoing support, monitoring and updates, and we can keep adding features in planned releases. You can also take the code to your own team at any time.
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