Demand-Driven Manufacturing Software for Small Business

DBA Manufacturing provides manufacturing software for small business operations that need better production planning, inventory control, and accurate product costing. Our demand driven MRP system helps small manufacturers plan, generate, execute, and ship customer orders using one integrated manufacturing system.

Improve production throughput, reduce inventory, achieve realistic product costing, and keep your existing accounting software.

Demand Driven MRP Explained
Works with any Accounting System

The leading alternative to traditional ERP since 1992

A breakthrough demand driven planning system for small business

Updates your existing accounting system
DBA Manufacturing software infographic illustrating integrated manufacturing planning and operations

High Throughput – Efficient Inventory – Lean Staffing

Small manufacturers face constant pressure to improve production efficiency, control costs, and remain competitive. Traditional planning methods often create unnecessary complexity, excess inventory, and administrative overhead. As a result, many companies struggle to increase output without adding employees or resources.

DBA Manufacturing offers a better approach. Our integrated, demand-driven manufacturing software helps small businesses achieve higher production throughput, maintain efficient inventory levels, and operate with lean staffing.

Unlike traditional systems that rely on disconnected processes and constant manual intervention, DBA coordinates purchasing, production, inventory, and order fulfillment through one unified planning system. Consequently, manufacturers can improve workflow, reduce delays, and accomplish more with fewer resources.

Best of all, DBA delivers these benefits without requiring outside consultants, onsite training, or expensive custom programming. Instead of adding people and complexity to compensate for ineffective planning methods, manufacturers can adopt a proven system designed to increase throughput, reduce inventory, and improve overall efficiency.

Lower Costs. Faster Implementation. Better Manufacturing ROI

DBA Manufacturing delivers exceptional return on investment by combining a complete manufacturing solution with a streamlined implementation process. Unlike traditional ERP systems, DBA reduces the need for costly consultants, custom programming, and ongoing administrative support.

 

Complete Manufacturing Solution

  • Integrated Planning: Replace disconnected planning systems, spreadsheets, and custom programs with one unified manufacturing solution.
  • Lower Administrative Costs: Reduce the need for dedicated programmers, consultants, cost accountants, schedulers, and trainers.
  • Reduced Planning Complexity: Minimize the bullwhip effect and eliminate the conflicting priorities created by traditional scheduling methods.
  • Priority-Based Execution: Keep purchasing and production activities aligned with actual demand instead of relying on constantly changing schedules.
  • Simplified WIP Accounting: Automatically maintain work-in-process values without costly period-end reconciliation procedures

 

 

Designed for Self-Implementation

  • Guided Setup: Follow the Startup Wizard through DBA’s proven self-implementation process without requiring outside consultants.
  • Keep Your Existing Accounting System: Avoid the cost and disruption of replacing your financial accounting software and general ledger.
  • Simplified Accounting Integration: Define GL posting rules centrally through Account Assignments, keeping accounting decisions separate from daily manufacturing activities.
  • Minimal Ongoing Training: Once item settings are properly established, DBA’s automated planning processes reduce the need for specialized expertise and ongoing training.

No Disruption to Your Accounting Processes

Keep your existing accounting software while gaining the benefits of a complete manufacturing system. DBA Manufacturing manages inventory, production costing, and work in process (WIP), while your accounting system continues to handle accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking, payroll, and financial reporting.

As a result, you can improve manufacturing operations without the cost, complexity, or disruption of replacing your financial accounting system.

 Benefits

  • No Accounting Conversion: Simplify implementation by keeping your existing accounting software and general ledger.
  • Easy Financial Transfers: Transfer accounts receivable and payable vouchers (AR/AP) and general ledger (GL) totals to your accounting system.
  • Accurate Manufacturing Costing: Use absorption costing to incorporate labor and manufacturing overhead into inventory valuation and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
  • Automated Inventory and WIP Accounting: Maintain inventory and work in process values through integrated transactions, eliminating the need for routine period-end inventory and WIP adjustments.
Works with any Accounting System

Manufacturing Software for Small Business – An Alternative to ERP

DBA Manufacturing provides affordable, demand-driven MRP software designed specifically for small manufacturers. Unlike traditional ERP systems, DBA delivers the essential tools for production planning, inventory management, and manufacturing costing without unnecessary complexity or costly implementation requirements.

With streamlined workflows and a practical approach to manufacturing, small businesses can improve efficiency, increase production throughput, and reduce operating costs while keeping their existing accounting software.

 Benefits

  • Affordable Small Business Pricing: Our direct, web-based sales model keeps software costs accessible for smaller manufacturers.
  • Focused Manufacturing Functionality: Get the production planning, inventory management, and costing capabilities you need without the complexity of a traditional ERP system.
  • Simplified Workflows: Use practical, integrated manufacturing processes designed for small businesses rather than large enterprises.
  • Easy Self-Implementation: Follow the Startup Wizard to get started without expensive consultants or lengthy implementation projects.
  • No Accounting Conversion: Keep your existing accounting system and avoid the cost and disruption of a complete financial software replacement.

Our Small Business Sales Model

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Our Sales Model vs. ERP

180 Day Return Policy

We back our software with a 180 day return policy on your initial system purchase, the strongest in the manufacturing software industry.