Shield your metal fab shop from the new steel & aluminum tariffs

Manufacturing project management software

Take control of your scheduling and costs—even in times of unpredictable material prices

Steel and aluminum tariffs have jumped to 25%, and previously exempt products now face sudden cost spikes. For small metal fabrication shops, this means razor-thin margins and unexpected price hikes.

It’s more important now than ever to have a comprehensive real-time overview and control of your business. Especially, if you’re still managing everything in Excel, pen and paper and other disconnected tools.

EZIIL Starter is here to help you stay on top of your project costs, schedules, and quoting—so you never get blindsided.

HOW does eziil help you keep your business and production in control

Real-time visibility of material costs

Track and forecast steel/aluminum cost changes within your BOMs before you lock in quotes.

Dynamic scheduling & job control

Quickly pivot or re-sequence jobs if your supplier lead times change or costs spike.

Centralized data (no more Excel chaos)

Stop losing critical information in spreadsheets and manual notes. Eziil keeps everything in one place.

Protect & preserve margins

Immediately see where material hikes are eating into profit and adjust your quotes accordingly.

Move Beyond Spreadsheets: Meet the All-in-One Job Shop Scheduling Solution

Rather than wrestling with endless spreadsheets, pen-and-paper notes, and scattered communication, EZIIL consolidates everything into one intuitive platform, so that your team is aligned and projects on schedule at all times.

Streamline project management, reduce manual errors, and gain real-time insight into every job’s progress.

1. prepare

Organize all project related information such as client data, budget, due dates, project documentation and requirements, workers and phases in one place.
Ensuring clarity and alignment throughout every project.

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Centralized information hub

Store all project related info, tasks and docs in one place

Custom data fields

Tailor inputs to capture project-specific details

Quick set up for repeat projects

Duplicate similar projects in minutes, no tedious data entry

Production routing

Pre-built fabrication processes’ routing and task templates to save time

File attachments

Drag and drop any files; blueprints, drawings, and docs related to the project directly into EZIIL

Assign roles and permissions

Each team member will have access to the information they need

List of clients

Store all your clients’ data securely in the system and import necessary info to new projects with one click

Organize clients

Group, filter and view projects by client

Arrange projects

Split big projects into sub-projects and phases in one view

2. plan

Plan projects effortlessly with visual scheduling, real-time resource management, and task assignment to keep workflows efficient, projects on track and detect bottlenecks early on.

EZIIL Starter metal fabrication software MES

Schedule project stages

Drag-and-drop scheduler built specifically for metal fabrication timelines

Resource planning

Accurately plan capacity and prevent bottlenecks and idle time

Task assignment

Assign project managers and tasks to departments

Real-time resource overview

Uncover bottlenecks and workload conflicts through a visual map of resources

Team alignment

Keep instructions, and notes tied to specific jobs or tasks

Workflow sequencing

Plan production steps in the correct sequence (cutting->welding->painting)

Real-time progress tracking

Track project progress % in real-time —no more scattered spreadsheets

Auto-schedule projects

Let EZIIL auto-scheduling plan your projects based on your available resources.

Override project progress

Override reported hours to reflect real needs without having to change project configuration

Deadline alerts

Never miss key dates with project task timeline-based alerts

You can’t predict tariffs, but you can control your business

Avoid margin erosion due to new tariffs. Digitize your production planning with EZIIL.

3. report

Leverage shop floor control to assign tasks, send work orders, and track real-time progress right on the factory floor. For higher Execution Classes (EX2 and above), easily log who worked on each task to ensure compliance and traceability.

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Mobile reporting

Shop floor can log hours and update job statuses from their iOS or Android devices

Real-time progress tracking

Understand which tasks are in progress, completed, or delayed at a glance

Accurate labor time logs

Capture real-time labor logs to ensure accurate reporting and improved cost control

Additional work log

Record non-project-related tasks for complete operational oversight

Live task queue

Workers can view up coming jobs instantly, boosting shop floor efficiency

Export work hours to payroll

Edit and confirm logged shop floor work time for accurate payroll calculation

High-class compliance

Fulfill EN 1090 EX2/3 for bigger, traceable contracts

Chip-based access

Fast and simple worker sign-in for seamless job tracking

View blueprints and QC images

Instant access to crucial quality control images and drawings for shop floor workers

4. analyze

Evaluate performance, track profitability and spot inefficiencies to fine tune workflows and quoting for future projects in order to drive continuous improvement.

EZIIL MES working hours log

Planned vs reality reports

Spot inefficiencies to optimize workflows and quoting for future projects

Estimate workloads

Learn from past data to take on and schedule future projects efficiently

Project profit overview

Identify where you’re losing money or which types of projects yield the highest returns

Performance metrics

Analyze completion rates and team efficiency to improve performance

Trend analysis

Uncover recurring issues and understand exactly what to focus on

Time spent analysis

Get insights on the duration of each operation in production to optimize future processes

fast and flexible ADOPTion

Large complex ERP/MRP systems can be overwhelming for small metal fabricators and possibly even grind your entire shop to a halt for months. And you probably won’t even use half of the features you’re paying for.

That’s why we’ve made EZIIL Starter super simple to ease into step by step—so everyone in your team gets comfortable at a manageable pace. You can add on modules and features whenever you feel like you’re ready, without having to pay for the entire system.

From the get go, each department is lightly involved, allowing teams to gradually familiarize themselves with the new system while staying aligned with the entire organization.

week 1

Initial set up

week 2

Team training

week 3

Go live and optimize

YOUR FIRST STEP INTO DIGITAL MANUFACTURING PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Small metal fabrication shops often manage projects through a patchwork of Excel files, pen-and-paper notes, and other disconnected tools.

This makes it nearly impossible to get real-time status updates, leading to production bottlenecks, missed deadlines and chaotic firefighting.

With vs without Eziil Starter MES software

FAQ

Who is EZIIL Starter designed for?

EZIIL Starter is built for small-to-medium project-based metal fabrication businesses transitioning from spreadsheets, pen-and-paper, and other disconnected tools—helping them streamline project management with minimal disruption.

EZIIL Starter focuses on core project management and scheduling needs without the complexity or high cost of a full ERP/MRP. It’s a lightweight Manufacturing Execution System (MES), that’s easy to adopt, and addresses the fundamental pain points metal fabricators face day-to-day.

Yes, EZIIL can connect with tools like QuickBooks and other platforms, ensuring you don’t have to abandon the systems you already rely on.

No. Eziil supports a phased or “layered” approach, so you can adopt new workflows step by step, ensuring a smooth transition for every department.

EZIIL supports detailed traceability, logging who worked on what and when—crucial for meeting EN1090 standards and other industry requirements.

Absolutely. As you scale, you can add on advanced features like BOM management, inventory tracking, and in-depth profitability analysis.

Most shops can get started within a few days. Our team handles the initial setup, data import, and any customization—so you’re up and running faster.

We offer a guided demo to walk you through our platform’s features. Contact our team to schedule a session and see EZIIL in action.

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