Material Resource Planning

Manufacturing source of truth with MRP capabilities

Fishbowl Advanced offers many of the integral feature sets of a material resource planning (MRP) solution without the cost. Connect your manufacturing processes, inventory management, ecommerce, sales, CRM, and accounting functions in a single platform. Access true business planning from end to end.

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Configuration Management

Make data-driven production adjustments on the fly

Wether you run a repetitive or discrete manufacturing process, Fishbowl Advanced gives you control and flexibility with its configuration management features. Set up standard steps and include optional adjustments along the way, which allow you to accommodate customization and account for errors, or labor discrepancies.

With connection to your accounting platform, like QuickBooks, you can automatically link labor time and consumed materials costs to the cost of finished goods. Easily run reports for work-in-progress (WIP) to specify how much product is in production, allowing for a more holistic view of manufacturing’s impact on cash flow and taxes. Stay empowered to make informed decisions about your sales margins.

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Bill of Materials (BOM)

Create and customize BOMs to fit your specific processes

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Cost Control

Capture true manufacturing costs, including labor, consumed materials, and waste

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Sales Analysis

Track WIP and finished-goods costs to set a more accurate profit margin

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Contract Management

Store critical contracts and documents for quick and secure access

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Production Resources Data

Access built-in reports for everything from MOs to cost calculations

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Tool Management

Monitor machinery and tool maintenance schedules to ensure they’re in optimal condition

Material Requirements Planning

Ensure manufacturing materials are always on hand

Fishbowl Advanced enables you to confidently schedule production with an accurate view of on-hand materials. Set inventory min/max thresholds that trigger automatic POs when stock is low. View supply chain activity, accurately calculate true costs, and make adjustments to production timing to ensure production output meets demand on time and on budget.

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Case Study

Increased growth potential in complex manufacturing management

Industrial Engine Service
  • Up and running with Fishbowl in two weeks
  • Streamlined invoice and order processes
  • Standardized complex manufacturing processes
  • Created greater visibility and better decision-making with customizable reporting
  • Integration with QuickBooks brought operational and financial processes in sync and eliminated double data entry
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Make Fishbowl your single source of truth. We’ll show you how. 

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