Shop floor management software for small businesses

Shop floor management software

Live in under 1 week

Start with one module, implement alongside daily work

Results in 1 month

Most shops see scheduling clarity in weeks

From €120/$140 month, flat

Whole team pricing, not per user

Access from anywhere

Cloud-based, runs on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android

specialized shop floor management software for metal fabricators

EZIIL Starter is a centralized shop floor 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 shop floor 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.

Customer results

Custom steel fabricators run better on EZIIL


12 Excel sheets deleted

The Enefit Solutions team got rid of 12 daily-updated Excel sheets after switching the whole department to EZIIL.

Enefit Solutions, industrial steelwork, Estonia


Early quotes up 15%

UPFab now sees 3 months of shop capacity ahead, takes on work they used to decline, and prices tight-timeline jobs with confidence.

UPFab, 35-person shop, Michigan, USA


5 hours of paperwork in 20 minutes

B&W Metall cut packing and dispatch documentation from 5 hours to 20 minutes per project and retired the paper archives.

B&W Metall, 100 tons of steel per week, Estonia


24x return on time invested

Every 1 hour in the EZIIL BOM saves 8 hours in procurement and 16 in production, measured by Nordic Shelter's engineering lead.

Nordic Shelter, modular steel structures


Live within 1 week

Kane Metall built their drawing management and job order system in EZIIL within a week, on the way to a 10 million euro sales target.

Kane Metall, custom fabrication, Estonia


Profit per job, in real time

APS Group sees labour hours and profit/loss per job live across 20+ concurrent projects, pricing future work more accurately.

APS Group, industrial fabrication, Perth, Australia

HOW does eziil shop floor 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.

shop floor 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.

EZIIL metal fabrication MES software planning

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

shop floor management software that helps you Deliver on time, every time

Streamline your production with EZIIL Starter,
all-in-one shop floor management software

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.

Log working hours eziil

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 reporting 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 shop floor 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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