Manufacturing project management software for small businesses
- Shop floor progress communication
- Manage data in one place
- Single source of truth
- Smart capacity planning
- Data visualization
- Real-time production overview
- Task and resource allocation
- Project scheduling
- Mobile reporting
- Productivity tracking
- Production routing
- Project profitability analytics
- Workload estimation
- Planned vs reality reports
- Bottleneck detection
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specialized manufacturing project management software for metal fabricators
EZIIL Starter is a centralized manufacturing project management software, that unifies your team with real-time scheduling, at-a-glance progress tracking, and simplified task assignments—eliminating costly mistakes and missed deadlines.
It’s specifically designed to be the first digital manufacturing project management software for teams transitioning from disconnected tools like Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Projects, Google Sheets or pen and paper.
Get the clarity and control you need to grow your business, without the complexity or high costs of a full-scale ERP.
Project management is one part of EZIIL. The same system gives you job shop software for custom work, shop floor management software that reports real hours back to the plan, manufacturing scheduling software with drag-and-drop capacity planning, engineer-to-order software for one-off projects, MES software for execution tracking and purchasing software for steel fabrication, job tracking software for where every job stands, with steel fabrication ERP software modules added when you need them. Comparing options? See the best production scheduling and planning software for metal fabricators and our metal fabrication software roundup.
- Cloud-based access
- Intuitive interface
- Built for metal fabricators
- Real-time updates
- Team alignment
- Google and Microsoft SSO
- Measure each operation in production
- Scalable implementation
- Quick and easy adoption
- Monthly subscription, cancel any time
HOW does eziil manufacturing project management software WORK
EZIIL Starter is designed on the best practices and principles of metal fabrication project management to support you through all 4 of the key projects’ phases — prepare, plan, report and analyze — connecting your project information, departments, reporting and progress updates in one place.
manufacturing project management software that helps you optimize the full project cycle
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.
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.
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.
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 steps
Plan cutting, welding and painting by department, in the order you choose.
Progress on the plan
Progress builds from confirmed hours against the budget.
Semi-automatic first draft
EZIIL sets first dates from each task’s planned hours and your department’s capacity, then you review and adjust.
Override project progress
Override reported hours to reflect real needs without having to change project configuration
Next deadlines
See overdue and upcoming phases on your start screen.
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3. report
Workers report time and status on a phone, tablet or shop PC, and the office sees progress come back against the plan. For higher Execution Classes (EX2 and above), the EN 1090 add-on records who worked on what and when, to support compliance and traceability.
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
Jobs by department
Workers see the jobs that carry an operation for their department, and report on them.
Export work hours to payroll
Edit and confirm logged shop floor work time for accurate payroll calculation
EN 1090 traceability (add-on)
Record who worked on what and when with the BOM and production modules.
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.
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.
- Beginner friendly, no steep learning curve
- Team training and onboarding support
- Involves every department
- No heavy up-front costs
- See results immediately
- Get up and running in weeks
- Add on modules at your own pace
- We handle setup, data migration, and customization for you
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.
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.
How is EZIIL Starter different from an ERP/MRP system?
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.
Does EZIIL integrate with other systems (e.g., accounting software)?
Confirmed hours export to a spreadsheet. EZIIL also builds accounting integrations per customer, and setups with QuickBooks, Xero, Merit and Microsoft Dynamics run at customers today. They are not part of Starter and are priced separately.
Will I need to replace all my current processes at once?
No. Eziil supports a phased or “layered” approach, so you can adopt new workflows step by step, ensuring a smooth transition for every department.
How does EZIIL handle complex requirements like EN1090 compliance?
EN 1090-2 traceability comes with the add-on modules, which record who worked on what and when. EZIIL supports your compliance; it is not a certification.
Can EZIIL grow with my business?
Absolutely. As you scale, you can add on advanced features like BOM management, inventory tracking, and in-depth profitability analysis.
How long does setup and data migration take?
You can go live in under a week, starting with one module. The full onboarding plan, with setup, team training and go-live, takes about 3 weeks. Our team handles the initial setup and imports your data.
Is there a free trial or demo available?
There is no self-serve free trial, because your setup needs our onboarding team. You can take a free product tour in a demo version, or book a 30-minute demo.
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