Hakan Sevimoğlu Hakan SevimoğluFreelance Developer · 18 yrs
Work order · BOM · Cost · Scrap

Production Tracking Software: Every Work Order Under Control, from Order to Shipment

Off-the-shelf production software stops at BOM and stock; it does not show which workstation a work order is waiting at, how much scrap was produced or what the product really cost. I build production tracking software with work order and BOM tracking, set up around your factory's flow and tracked at each workstation by QR code.

Quick answerProduction tracking software is a system that monitors the bill of materials (BOM), work orders, workstation-level production progress, scrap and quality records, raw material stock and product cost in one place. Hakan Sevimoğlu developed and put into production a manufacturing system for Mobilesse Mobilya in İnegöl, covering orders, BOM/MRP, kanban, job travelers and QR-code workstation tracking, quality, shipping and costing modules.

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What production tracking software should include

  1. Bill of materials (BOM): raw material and semi-finished goods lists that change with dimensions and variants
  2. Work order: work orders generated automatically from sales orders, with a defined workstation sequence
  3. MRP: raw material requirements and purchase suggestions based on open orders
  4. Workstation tracking: real-time progress as the QR code on the job traveler is scanned at each workstation
  5. Scrap and quality: inspection forms, scrap quantities and deviation analysis
  6. Stock: raw material consumption, semi-finished and finished goods stock
  7. Cost: true product cost including raw materials, labor and scrap
  8. Planning: capacity view with kanban, daily plan and Gantt

Off-the-shelf software vs. custom production tracking software

Off-the-shelf programs work with generic BOM and stock logic; they cannot handle BOMs that change with dimensions, your workstation sequence, your approval flow or your pricing rules. Custom production tracking software is built after an on-site review of your facility; your existing product and customer/supplier account data is imported, and it integrates with your accounting software.

Reference: Mobilesse Mobilya production system

In the system I developed for Mobilesse Mobilya, which manufactures in İnegöl OSB, the BOM, raw material requirements and production plan are generated automatically the moment an order is approved; job travelers are scanned by QR code at workstations, quality and scrap are recorded, and shipping is completed with a delivery note and label. Details: furniture ERP software.

Machine data and automation connectivity

Production tracking does not have to be limited to manual entry: production counts and downtime data can be read from PLCs, OEE can be calculated automatically, and program files can be sent to CNC machines with DNC Box. For this layer, see the manufacturing automation software developer page.

What I offer

  • Work order

    Automatic work orders and workstation sequence from orders.

  • QR tracking

    Job traveler scanned at the workstation, progress visible in real time.

  • BOM & MRP

    BOM and raw material requirements calculation.

  • Scrap & quality

    Inspection forms, scrap and deviation analysis.

  • True cost

    Cost including raw materials, labor and scrap.

  • Planning

    Kanban, daily plan and Gantt.

Agency, off-the-shelf package or freelance expert?

See at a glance which model delivers the most value for the same budget.

Software agency vs. off-the-shelf package vs. freelance developer
CriteriaSoftware AgencyOff-the-shelf / SaaSHakan Sevimoğlu
Point of contactSales + project manager + teamSupport lineThe expert who writes the code
Cost structureOffice, sales and management layers are priced inPer-user / monthly license, foreverDevelopment work only
Fit to your businessScope changes need extra contracts✕ You adapt to the package✓ Software adapts to you
Response timeTickets, meetings, approval chainsQueued✓ Direct WhatsApp / phone
Technical depthDepends on who is on the teamLimited customization✓ 18 years, every layer from mobile to IoT
MaintenanceKnowledge is lost when the team changesData risk if the product shuts down✓ Supported by the person who built it

Technologies I use

PHP 8MySQLJavaScriptQR / BarcodeChart.jsREST APIModbus TCPSiemens S7

Example projects

A selection of live projects serving real users.

How we work

  1. Free intro call

    We clarify needs, existing systems and goals together.

  2. Quote & roadmap

    Scope, technology, timeline and budget within 24 hours.

  3. Staged development

    Weekly demos and a live test environment.

  4. Launch & support

    Go-live, training and ongoing maintenance.

Free pre-analysisThe first meeting and roadmap are completely free, with no obligation.

Staged delivery and approvalYou review each module on a test environment before we move on.

Written scope and rightsScope, delivery and source code rights are defined in the contract.

Frequently asked questions

What is production tracking software?

It is software that monitors the bill of materials, work orders, workstation-level production progress, scrap, stock and cost in one system.

How is work order tracking done?

The QR code on the job traveler of a work order created from a sales order is scanned at each workstation; the stage of every work order is visible in real time.

Can BOMs that change with dimensions be managed?

Yes. BOMs that vary by dimensions, color and variant are defined; when an order is approved, raw material requirements are calculated automatically.

Which industries is it suitable for?

It can be configured for furniture, metalworking, textiles, food, electronics assembly and any manufacturer producing to order.

Does it work with my existing accounting software?

Yes. Customer/supplier accounts, invoices and stock data are integrated with your accounting software via API or file transfer.

How is it set up?

Your facility is reviewed on site, the system is adapted to your product and workstation structure, existing data is migrated and training is provided at your facility.

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