Streamline Manufacturing
Manufacturing Software for Small Business
Simplify your manufacturing process with Fishbowl. Track inventory, manage production, and optimize workflows — all from one easy-to-use platform. Fishbowl gives you the tools you need to boost efficiency and scale your business.
- Streamline your manufacturing process
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- Manage production and order fulfillment
Simplify manufacturing workflows with Fishbowl's all-in-one software to track inventory, manage production, and drive small business growth.
Inventory management
Fishbowl helps you track raw materials, WIP goods, and finished products in real time, giving visibility into stock levels. With up-to-the-minute updates, you can make confident decisions and avoid the pitfalls of understocking or overstocking, streamlining operations and reducing waste.
Production planning
Simplify planning and task assignments to optimize workflows. Use the Calendar module and Fishbowl Time to manage resources, including materials and labor hours, to meet deadlines efficiently. Your team can stay focused and productive, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery on every project.
Order management
Use Fishbowl to automate your order processing — from purchase orders to sales. Accurate tracking helps avoid costly errors and streamlines the workflow, speeding up the entire order-to-fulfillment cycle. This improves customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
04 | How it works
Simplify manufacturing, maximize efficiency
Fishbowl’s manufacturing management software takes the complexity out of managing operations by automating everyday tasks like inventory tracking, production scheduling, and order management. Fishbowl fits right into your workflow, helping you save time and focus on growing your business — whether you have 10 employees or 200.
Cost control
Keep your production costs in check with Fishbowl’s production management software for small businesses. The software tracks resource usage and costs associated with each production run. This data lets you identify areas where you can save, optimize processes, and increase profitability. The more you know, the easier it becomes to make decisions that improve your financial health.
Scalability
When your business grows, the system is ready to grow with you. Whether you're ramping up production or adding more complexity to your workflows, the manufacturing management software adapts, helping you scale without the need for new systems. You’ll always be equipped to meet increasing demand.
Seamless integration
With dozens of integrations available, Fishbowl can sync data across the platforms your team already knows and trusts, including eCommerce and CRM platforms. Integrate with popular accounting tools like QuickBooks and Xero to sync your inventory and financial data in one place, simplifying your reporting and making it easier to make informed decisions.
08 | Smart data insights
Custom reporting
Gain access to detailed analytics on inventory, production, and costs. With custom reports, you can make informed, data-driven decisions that help optimize your business’s performance about specific variables. Fishbowl AI Insights offers actionable data about how to adapt strategies as your needs evolve.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs about Fishbowl’s manufacturing software
Fishbowl is an excellent option for small businesses in need of MRP software. It simplifies production planning, manages materials, and gives you real-time visibility into inventory levels. As one of the best software for manufacturing companies, Fishbowl helps you optimize manufacturing processes and monitor every aspect of production, all while cutting down on errors and inefficiencies.
The key difference is that MRP systems focus on manufacturing processes — like managing materials and production scheduling — while ERP systems manage all aspects of a business, from finance to HR. Fishbowl blends both worlds for the best manufacturing software for small businesses, giving you MRP capabilities while integrating seamlessly with other business tools without an ERP’s hefty price tag.
Fishbowl offers all of the capabilities of a manufacturing ERP for a fraction of the cost — regardless of which type of manufacturing you do. Adjust production workflows to meet your needs, from job shop to batch or custom manufacturing. Plus, leave detailed notes on multi-level BOMs to keep every team member on the same page.
Case Study
Crossroad Distributor Source
Maximizing Manufacturing Efficiency with Integrated Software
- Achieved 100% on-time delivery of orders while maintaining optimal inventory levels
- Built 400 different kits with up to 12 SKUs per kit using Fishbowl's manufacturing module
- Managed 4,500 SKUs with volume-based pricing across multiple distribution centers
- Increased quote and order entry efficiency ten-fold with customer-specific pricing features
Empower your small business manufacturing with Fishbowl
Take control of your manufacturing with Fishbowl’s software for manufacturing companies. Simplify inventory tracking, production scheduling, and order management in one seamless solution. Book a demo today to streamline your operations and drive growth.