Fishbowl Manufacturing
Managing production processes is easier with Fishbowl
From raw materials to finished products, Fishbowl tracks and manages every step of the manufacturing process, integrating inventory management, production planning, and order tracking for seamless workflows.
Simplify complex manufacturing processes
Take the guesswork out of navigating complex manufacturing workflows with Fishbowl’s precise inventory control features. Automated capacity projections, work order creation, and production scheduling give efficient operations a whole new meaning.
Improve quality assurance procedures
Efficiently move raw goods, WIP items, and finished products through your manufacturing process with configurable workflows. Assign pick locations, workstations, and staging environments, then schedule the delivery of inventory to designated locations. Fishbowl also supports fully customizable bill of materials (BOMs), letting you add instructions for each stage of production. That way, workers have all the information they need to do the job right every time, and you can trust that you’re consistently delivering premium products to customers.
Adapt and optimize production with real-time data
Experience flexibility like never before with Fishbowl Advanced’s impressive configuration management options. Thanks to dozens of integration options, Fishbowl Advanced keeps you informed about what’s happening across the company, from order status to customer management. Standardize steps in your workflows, make on-the-fly adjustments to orders, and automatically sync financial data with accounting platforms — all from a single platform.
Take advantage of scalable manufacturing features
With Fishbowl, you gain access to manufacturing features that meet your needs — right now and far into the future. Start with a basic BOM, then add subassemblies and configurable builds.
In addition, Fishbowl's Manufacture Order to Purchase Order and Auto MO features boost efficiency in manufacturing. This scalability lets you use the same manufacturing software, no matter how much you grow.
Integrations with popular software
Seamlessly integrate with your accounting software
Fishbowl is the #1 inventory management software for QuickBooks users, and it's also a popular option for Xero. By connecting Fishbowl to your accounting platform, you can automatically record the cost of everything that goes into finished products, including raw goods and labor. Plus, easily run reports on work-in-progress (WIP) items for a more holistic view of manufacturing's impact on cash flow and taxes.
Manage manufacturing with comprehensive tools
Fishbowl Manufacturing offers a range of tools that save time and eliminate errors, making it easy to control your BOMs, work orders, and capacity planning all in one place. Processes run more efficiently than ever, and you’ll never stress over production scheduling again.
Bill of Materials
Create and manage simple and multi-level BOMs for accurate production, effortless accounting for every component, labor cost, raw material, and finished good. Watch traceability issues become a thing of the past.
Cost Management
Track labor, estimated, and actual costs with precision to control budgets and gain complete visibility into manufacturing expenses.
Work Order Management
Organize work orders under manufacture orders to streamline production and ensure each step is tracked, scheduled, and completed on time.
Capacity Planning
Optimize resource allocation by planning production capacity to meet demand, leading to less bottlenecks and smoother operations.
Production Scheduling
Take advantage of automated tools that adjust to changing demand or workflow disruptions for more efficient production schedules.
Variable and Configurable Items
Manage product variants with ease, adjusting specifications when needed to keep customers happy without compromising efficiency or consistency.
Case Study
“Once we have the material in house, we’re able to watch it move and flow through the manufacturing facility. So, at any point in time, we know what stage the product is at, and we know how many parts and pieces we have on hand.”
Oval Brand Fire Products aimed to shift from a small, chaotic, and disorganized small-business set-up to a fully trackable and manageable system. With a small facility and all-hands-on-deck staff, Fishbowl lets the company efficiently manage resources and automate operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Manufacturing inventory software helps businesses track inventory, including raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP) items, and finished goods — all vital parts of the production process. With a software solution like Fishbowl Manufacturing, you can stock optimal levels of raw materials needed to manufacture the correct number of finished goods, all while keeping an eye on what’s in progress so you don’t create duplicate work orders.
While platforms like Zoho Inventory can take care of your basic needs, they’re not designed for the complexity of manufacturing. Fishbowl Manufacturing is a scalable, user-friendly inventory management software solution with comprehensive tools for tracking assets, managing work orders, scheduling production, and more. One of Fishbowl’s standout features is its ability to handle regular assembly alongside many types of manufacturing projects, like reverse, disassembly, repair, and custom jobs.
The ultimate goal of manufacturing inventory management is keeping enough raw materials on hand to meet production demands without tying up capital in excess inventory. To do that, you need to:
- Track inventory levels accurately: Know exactly what you have in stock, what's in production, and what's finished.
- Optimize your supply chain: Streamline purchasing and receiving processes to ensure you have the right materials at the right time.
- Plan production efficiently: Create detailed production schedules and work orders based on real-time inventory data.
- Minimize waste and obsolescence: Avoid stockouts, overstocking, and dead stock, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
- Gain real-time visibility: Monitor inventory movement and identify potential bottlenecks or shortages before they impact production.
Fishbowl Manufacturing seamlessly integrates with various business applications, including:
- QuickBooks: Connect your inventory data with QuickBooks for accurate accounting, simplified financial reporting, and efficient order management.
- Shipping carriers: Integrate with major shipping carriers like FedEx and UPS to automate shipping label generation, track packages, and reduce shipping errors.
- Ecommerce platforms: Connect with popular ecommerce platforms like Shopify and Amazon to manage orders and streamline fulfillment.
- Customer relationship management (CRM) systems: Integrate with CRM software like Salesforce and HubSpot to gain a comprehensive view of customer interactions, sales orders, and support requests.
- SolidWorks: Import SolidWorks assembly files directly into Fishbowl to automatically generate a BOM, define production stages, and seamlessly move from design to production. This integration eliminates manual data entry, reducing errors and accelerating the manufacturing process.
Discover the flexibility of Fishbowl firsthand
Streamline your manufacturing processes and stay ahead of demand with our powerful inventory management software solution, built for manufacturers like you. Transform your manufacturing operations with Fishbowl. Book a demo today.