Fulcrum
Manufacturing job tracking software providing real-time visibility into shop floor operations, labor hours, machine time, and job progress with automated time capture and production monitoring capabilities.
Last updated: 2026-03-15 01:56
Overview
Fulcrum is a manufacturing execution system (MES) designed to give manufacturers real-time visibility and control over shop floor operations, with comprehensive job tracking and labor time capture capabilities.
Features
- Job Tracking: Track jobs through all production stages in real-time
- Labor Time Capture: Automatic recording of setup time, run time, and labor hours
- Machine Monitoring: Track machine time, downtime, and utilization
- Production Tracking: Monitor quantities produced, scrap, and work-in-process
- Barcode Scanning: Use barcodes to clock in/out of jobs and operations
- Digital Work Instructions: Display instructions, drawings, and specs at workstations
- Real-Time Dashboards: Live visibility into shop floor status and bottlenecks
- Inventory Tracking: Monitor raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
- Quality Tracking: Record in-process inspections and quality data
- Scheduling: Visual production schedule with drag-and-drop adjustments
- Reporting: Detailed reports on job costs, labor efficiency, and production metrics
- Integration: Connect with ERP, accounting, and CAD systems
Benefits
Eliminates manual time cards and job travelers, provides accurate job costing with actual labor and machine hours, identifies production bottlenecks in real-time, and improves on-time delivery.
Target Audience
Made-to-order and engineer-to-order manufacturers, job shops, and contract manufacturers who need detailed tracking of custom jobs.
Pricing
Pricing based on number of shop floor users and features required. Contact Fulcrum for a quote.
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