Intelligent ERP Software for Metal Fabrication & Processing Businesses

ERP That Understands Metal Fabrication

Running a metal fabrication business isn’t easy. Raw material prices change without warning, production timelines are tight, and customers expect precision every single time. Generic ERP systems don’t cut it in this kind of environment.

Pothera ERP is different.

It’s built specifically for companies like yours — whether you’re doing casting, forging, sheet metal work, or machining. From purchasing to production to delivery, it helps you keep things under control, on time, and profitable.

Pothera Metal ERP Solution

Why Fabricators Choose Pothera

This industry comes with its own set of challenges — long lead times, rising input costs, and the constant push to do more with less. Pothera is designed to help you work smarter, not harder.

Here’s what it actually does:

  • Quoting to Invoicing – All Connected Use real BOMs and routings to create accurate quotes. Convert them to jobs, track progress, and invoice without repeating steps.
  • Workflows That Save Time Automate repetitive tasks. Cut down manual errors. Let your team focus on getting work done instead of juggling spreadsheets.
  • Know What’s Happening — Right Now No more guessing or chasing updates. Every department sees real-time data — from raw material status to job completion.
  • Reports That Actually Help Financials, job costing, material tracking — everything in one place, updated live. No need to wait days for someone to "compile" reports.
  • Better Control, Lower Risk Set proper access controls, track compliance, and reduce risk — without increasing your IT load.
  • Keep Customers in the Loop Built-in CRM features help you manage leads, track orders, and improve communication — before and after delivery.

Features Tailored for Metal Fabrication

Pothera isn’t a one-size-fits-all system. It’s loaded with features built for how fabrication really works:

  • Supports CNC, welding, finishing, and assembly
  • Handles batch-wise inventory and scrap tracking
  • BOM revisions and engineering changes
  • Vendor and subcontractor tracking
  • Warranty and service management
  • Integrated MRP and purchase planning
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Best ERP for metal fabrication
What You’ll Notice
  • Shorter turnaround times
  • Less material waste
  • Better planning and scheduling
  • Fewer errors and delays
  • Happier customers
  • More control over every job
  • Whether You’re a 10-Person Shop or a Multi-Plant Operation

    Pothera scales with your business. Start with what you need, expand when you're ready. No need to force-fit features you’ll never use.

    Ready to See It?

    If you're done wasting time on workarounds and spreadsheets, let's talk. Pothera can help you run leaner, faster, and with a lot less stress.

    Drop us a line and schedule a demo. No jargon. Just a solid system made for the metal industry.

    Fabrication ERP Software Streamlines Processes in the Metal Fabrication Industry

    Production Management

    Plan, schedule and monitor production activities with tools like material requirement system, manufacturing execution system, quality management system, etc. Optimize production processes for enhanced efficiency with features like job tracking, work order management, machine scheduling, etc. Pothera ERP Fabrication software is a supple and robust solution to adapt to any unique fabrication requirement, and the perfect option for mass production or bespoke projects.

    Inventory Management

    Efficient inventory management is crucial in the material fabrication industry. This module provides seamless integration of logistics operations with accounts module, besides giving up-to-date stock information on the fly. The individual data points within the master data are shared across these modules to avoid duplication of efforts in maintaining data as well as preventing any data inconsistencies. Pothera ERP enables the organizations to accurately manage inbound and outbound shipments, item master information as well as price lists with complete analysis.

    Procurement Management

    This module streamlines procurement of required raw materials, packaging material, sub-assembly and other administrative & maintenance items. Pothera ERP provides metal fabricators with the complete system that they need to handle the entire procurement process, including orders, receipts, invoices, and payments and beyond. Pothera ERP for fabrication industry generates automatic Purchase Indent through product forecast, inventory level and stock-in-hand.

    Quality Control

    Maintaining high quality standards is an imperative for metal fabricators. To expect quality output from the production department a fabrication company needs to keep a close check on the quality levels at its various stages of production. Quality Management Module of Pothera ERP covers the complete inspection stages of the whole business. Clients can generate Quality Inspection and Quality Assurance reports from the Quality Management module. It helps to manage their quality, capturing the non-compliant as well as corrective measures in a single database. One can perform a complete audit process such as planning, executions, and follow-ups.

    Financial Management

    Fabrication ERP software is a one-stop solution from accounting to compliance. The Finance Management module is integrated with Inventory, Payroll, Purchase, Sales and Fixed Asset modules. With the accounting and financial module of Pothera ERP software, metal fabricators can say goodbye to the tedious and time-consuming consolidation of financial statements as the system generates automated and customizable reports. The financial management and accounting module of Pothera ERP are capable of handling multiple currencies, with its advanced Fabrication ERP software to automatically help metal fabrication companies calculate taxes.

    Sales and Customer Relationship Management

    Sales management includes the means and methods by which sales force, sales techniques and sales operational strategies are built. Distribution describes the manner by which a product or products are made available to the consumer. The Pothera ERP Sales Module integrates with other modules in the system such as the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Modules. It also interacts with General Ledger and Inventory Control Modules. The Sales Module interfaces with the Human Resources Module to track employee performance. Finally, it works with the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Module to keep track of customer data. It provides all the gears to help you efficiently manage your complete sales process and customer lifecycle. From quotes to orders to deliveries to invoices, it easily manages the whole order-to-payment process.

    HR Management

    Managing a skilled workforce is crucial for metal fabrication industry. Pothera ERP offers an integrated HR and Payroll solution that automates all your HR processes. It will relieve your HR department of the bulk of paperwork involved in daily activities. The Pothera ERP HR & Payroll Module solution captures entire scope of business processes from Hire-to-Retire.

    Project Management

    This module enhances the effectiveness of metal fabrication companies involved in mega projects. The project management module offers tools for project planning, resource allocation, progress tracking, and cost control. With the help of this module projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required specifications.

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