ERP built for metal fabrication.
Production, costing, and planning designed for job-based manufacturing.
This system is designed specifically for metal fabricators. It supports real production workflows, not accounting-driven workarounds. The focus is on job shops, make-to-order production, and compliance.
Why generic ERP systems fail metal fabricators
Most ERP systems are designed around accounting, not production. As a result, metal fabricators often rely on spreadsheets and manual processes to manage jobs and shop-floor execution.
Inaccurate job costing
Metal inventory not tracked properly
Poor visibility into shop-floor operations
Lack of cutting optimization for sheet metal
Production planning managed outside the ERP
Variable product tax rates not handled automatically
These problems increase compliance risk, reduce efficiency, and degrade quality of service.
Who this system is designed for
This ERP is designed for metal fabrication companies with:
A need for accurate job costing and material tracking
Metal stock and sheet inventory management requirements
Cutting optimization needs for laser, plasma, or waterjet
EU e-invoicing compliance obligations
European accounting system integration requirements
GDPR and EU data protection compliance needs
Typical users include:
This system is not designed for:
Pure distribution businesses
Process manufacturing
Highly standardized mass production
Manufacturing-first design
The system is built around real manufacturing concepts used in metal fabrication, and it continuously adapts to complex and evolving European compliance requirements.
Workflow Tracking
Track every job from quote to delivery with complete workflow visibility and operation-level detail
Production Planning
Manage production capacity and schedule operations efficiently across your shop floor
Material Planning
Accurate MRP powered by raw material tracking, sheet metal inventory visibility, and automated stock management
Cutting Optimization
Built-in nesting algorithms minimize waste and maximize sheet utilization for laser, plasma, and waterjet cutting
Real-Time Production Reporting
Touch-panel-optimized interface for real-time job tracking and reporting by machine operators
Job-Based Costing
Accurate cost calculation per job with material, labor, overhead, and scrap tracking
Peppol E-Invoicing
Generate EU-compliant electronic invoices following Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 standard
VAT & Compliance
Locally compliant VAT handling with exemptions and national accounting system integration
Supplier Management
Track suppliers, purchase orders, material costs, and delivery schedules
Open Source
Built on open source technologies with no vendor lock-in, ensuring full data portability and system independence
European Data Protection
GDPR-compliant data handling with full data sovereignty for European operations
AI-Driven Insights
AI-powered insights to identify production bottlenecks and improve job costing accuracy
Production data flows from quotation to dispatch. Operational reality is reflected in planning and costing.
From quote to dispatch
The system connects key production steps in a single workflow:
Quotation & Estimation
Step 1Calculate costs accurately with material, labor, machine time, and cutting optimization
Production Planning
Step 2Schedule operations across work centers with inventory availability checks and cutting optimization
Shop-Floor Execution
Step 3Touch-panel interface for job tracking, time recording, and quality control
Invoicing & Compliance
Step 4Generate Peppol-compliant e-invoices and waybills with correct VAT rates
Dispatch & Delivery
Step 5Pack, write off bundled items, and dispatch jobs to customers
Analytics
Step 6Track actual vs. estimated costs with complete transparency and scrap accounting
The goal is consistency and traceability across the entire job lifecycle.
Used in real production environments
Watch case study
Skarda Nams SIA
Metal Fabrication & Custom Parts
Eastern Europe • 20 employees, 2 CNC machines
Challenge
Skarda Nams struggled with accurate quoting using various metal types, live inventory updates, metal write-off capabilities, production planning, compliant invoicing, inaccurate costing and paper-based tracking.
Solution
Implemented Kenzap Factory with integrated quotation, production routing, and shop-floor execution modules. Machine operators adopted the touch-panel interface within two weeks of deployment. Peppol e-invoicing was configured to meet EU compliance requirements. Integration with Moneo accounting software for simplified tax reporting.
Results
Reduction in quoting time through automated material calculation
Improvement in job costing accuracy
Complete visibility into shop-floor operations and manufacturing stages
Peppol e-invoicing compliance achieved, with integration to BMD accounting software
Material waste reduction through cutting optimization
Faster production planning with real-time inventory checks
GDPR compliance and EU data residency maintained throughout operations
"We have a system that works the way our shop floor works. The operators adapted to the interface immediately, and our job costing is now reliable. Tax rates are handled automatically based on product type, which saves us time and headaches during invoicing."
— Client Manager, Skarda Nams SIA
Implementation approach
Implementation follow a standard structure designed to minimize disruption.
Hardware setup and software installation on factory systems
Product catalog and metal inventory database configuration
User role assignment and responsibility definition
Document template customization (waybills, invoices, reports)
Comprehensive training for operators and management teams
System integration and financial reporting synchronization
Typical timeline:
Discovery & configuration: 2-3 weeks
Data migration & testing: 2-3 weeks
Training & go-live: 1-2 weeks
Post-launch support: ongoing
Implementation can be delivered by consultants with manufacturing and ERP backgrounds or by Kenzap engineer directly.
Deployment options
The system supports multiple deployment models to match operational, regulatory, and data sovereignty needs.
Vendor-managed cloud
Fully managed hosting in European data centers with automatic updates, backups, and security patches. Ideal for companies focused on operations.
Customer-managed cloud
Deploy on your own cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) with full control over configuration and access. Suitable for IT-capable organizations.
Self-hosted deployment
On-premises installation for maximum data sovereignty and control. Required for some regulated industries or highly sensitive operations.
All deployment options use the same software, follow the same upgrade path, and maintain feature parity. Data remains in European jurisdictions for GDPR compliance.
Contact
If you want to understand whether this system fits your operation, contact us for an initial discussion. We work in English and other European languages.