In shoemaking every style comes with a different size run, leather and sole, and work circulates from cutting to closing, from closing to lasting and out to subcontractors. When nobody tracks which order is waiting at which stage or how many pairs’ worth of leather was lost as waste, delivery dates slip. In the system we build, every style is defined with its recipe and size run, and when an order is entered the leather, lining, sole and trim requirement is produced automatically. Work orders move through cutting, closing, lasting and subcontracting by barcode, and managers see bottlenecks and delivery risk in real time.
Problems shoe workshops face
- No knowing which stage an order is waiting at
- Leather requirement and cutting waste not calculable
- Closing quantities sent to subcontractors getting mixed up
- Stock and dispatch errors by size run
Modules
Style and recipe
Last, leather, lining, sole, trim and consumption by size.
Orders and size runs
Order entry by size run, colour and customer.
Material requirements
Automatic leather, sole and trim requirement list from the order.
Stage tracking
Barcode progress through cutting, closing, lasting and quality steps.
Subcontractor management
Quantities out and in, unit prices and payment tracking for subcontractors.
Delivery report
Late-delivery risk by order and line efficiency.
How it works day to day
- 1
The order is entered by style, colour and size run.
- 2
The recipe produces the material requirement, and shortages go to purchasing.
- 3
A cutting work order is opened and cut pieces are barcoded.
- 4
Closing and lasting progress by scanning on the tablet.
- 5
Pairs that pass quality control are boxed and shipped.
Integrations
Off-the-shelf software or custom-built?
When off-the-shelf is enough
For small workshops with few styles, general production and stock programs may be enough to start with.
When custom software pays off
For manufacturers with many styles, size runs and a subcontractor network, a custom system with stage tracking and recipe-driven material requirements gives control of delivery dates and cost.
How the budget is built
We launch the workflow that saves you the most time first, then add modules based on real usage. The full scope below is calculated with 20 screens and 9 modules; the final price follows a free discovery call and a written scope.
Maintenance and improvements (optional): €500 / month. Hosting, SMS, WhatsApp and app store fees are listed separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is stock held by size run?
Yes, every style is stocked and sold by colour and size.
Can subcontractors access the system?
If you wish, a subcontractor sees only the work sent to them and enters delivered quantities.
Can cutting waste be calculated?
Comparing recipe consumption with actual cutting consumption gives a waste report by style.
Will it work alongside our current ERP?
Yes, stock, accounts and invoicing can stay in the ERP while production tracking runs integrated.
