Jobscope
Cloud-based ERP software built for order-driven manufacturers
About Jobscope
Jobscope is a cloud-based manufacturing ERP solution designed for engineer-to-order, make-to-order, and project-based manufacturers. It provides real-time job costing, project management, MRP, scheduling, financial management, CRM, and shop floor data collection in a unified platform trusted by aerospace, defense, electronics, and industrial machinery companies worldwide.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Purpose-built for order-driven manufacturing environments unlike generic ERP systems
- Real-time job and project costing gives accurate profitability visibility
- All manufacturing modules included with every user license at no extra cost
- Responsive and knowledgeable customer support team
- Cloud-based deployment with mobile access via smartphones and tablets
Cons
- Higher total cost of ownership compared to simpler ERP solutions
- Implementation can be complex and costly for larger organizations
- System is rigid and doesn't handle mid-process changes gracefully
- Steeper learning curve requiring significant upfront training investment
Key Features
Real-Time Job Costing
Track project, job, and contract costs in real time, separate from general ledger, for accurate profitability analysis
MRP & Material Control
Manage material requirements planning, inventory, and procurement to keep production on schedule
Shop Floor Scheduling
Plan and schedule shop floor operations with visual tools to optimize manufacturing throughput
Quoting & Estimating
Generate accurate quotes and estimates with built-in tools that integrate directly into production workflows
Financial Management
Full accounting suite including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting
CRM Integration
Built-in customer relationship management to track leads, opportunities, and customer interactions
DATACAP Mobile Barcoding
Mobile barcoding and data collection module for real-time shop floor data capture from smartphones and tablets
Engineering & BOM Management
Manage engineering changes, production bills of materials, and revision control
Pricing
- Core ERP modules
- Job costing
- Financial management
- Basic reporting
- All Standard features
- Advanced scheduling
- MRP
- CRM integration
- All Professional features
- DATACAP mobile barcoding
- Advanced analytics
- Custom integrations
Best For
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Manage complex projects with strict compliance requirements, contract administration, and quality assurance tracking
Job Shop Management
Handle high-mix, low-volume production with real-time costing and scheduling across multiple concurrent jobs
Engineer-to-Order Production
Coordinate engineering, estimating, and production for custom-built products with full BOM and revision control
Metal Fabrication
Track materials, labor, and overhead costs across fabrication jobs with shop floor data collection
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