Custom WMS for Manufacturing
Custom warehouse management systems for manufacturers who've outgrown Excel but refuse to overpay for SAP. Delivered in months, not years.
The math behind why this matters
€50K-150K
Average annual cost of inventory errors for mid-sized manufacturers
4-6 months
Time to deliver a custom WMS vs 2-4 years for SAP
10x less
Cost of custom WMS vs SAP implementation
4-6 months
From discovery to go-live
Forever
You own the code - no annual licensing
Your production floor today vs with a custom WMS
BEFORE
AFTER
Inventory visibility
Someone walks to the warehouse and counts. Numbers go into a spreadsheet that was last updated yesterday. Nobody trusts the data.
Open the dashboard. Real-time stock across every location. Accurate to the last scan. Everyone trusts it because the system, not a person, maintains it.
Finding what is in stock
Search through spreadsheets, call the warehouse, wait for someone to physically check. Takes 10-30 minutes per inquiry.
One search. Instant answer. Exact location, exact quantity, last movement timestamp. Takes 3 seconds.
Receiving new materials
Delivery arrives, someone writes quantities on paper, data gets entered into Excel at end of day. Errors compound silently.
Delivery arrives, team scans items on receiving dock, system updates instantly. Accounting sees the PO receipt in real time.
Month-end reconciliation
Two days of physical counting, spreadsheet cross-checking, and unexplained discrepancies. Stressful, inaccurate, and expensive.
Continuous accuracy from daily scanning. Month-end is a report you pull, not a crisis you survive.
Cost of the solution
€250-500K for SAP. 2-4 years before it works. Annual licensing forever.
€40-70K one-time. Live in 4-6 months. You own it. No annual fees.
Services We Provide
You have options. Let's compare honestly
THEIR OPTION
SAP Business One / S4HANA
€250K-500K+ over 5 years. 2-4 year implementation. Built for Fortune 500, not a 150-person manufacturer. You will use 10% of the features and pay for 100%.
OUR ALTERNATIVE
Custom WMS by LNOKS
€40-70K one-time. 4-6 months delivery. Built for YOUR specific workflow - receiving, production tracking, shipping - and nothing you do not need. You own the code forever.
THEIR OPTION
Oracle NetSuite WMS
Annual licensing starts at €30-50K/year and grows with your user count. Cloud-based, which means you rent - you never own. Customization requires certified consultants at €200+/hour.
OUR ALTERNATIVE
Custom WMS by LNOKS
One-time investment. No annual licensing. We build the customizations into the product from day one - no consultant fees every time you need a change.
THEIR OPTION
Spreadsheets + Manual Processes
Works until it does not. One missed entry, one overwritten cell, one version conflict - and suddenly you are shipping the wrong order or running out of material mid-production. No audit trail, no real-time visibility, no role-based access.
OUR ALTERNATIVE
Custom WMS by LNOKS
Every scan, every movement, every adjustment is logged automatically. Real-time visibility for everyone. Your team stops entering data and starts using it.
Five deliverables, purpose-built for manufacturing
Custom WMS Dashboard
A central command screen for your entire production floor. Real-time inventory levels, work-in-progress tracking, and stock movements across all locations - updated live, accessible from any device.
Shop Floor Scanning System
QR and barcode scanning for receiving, picking, shipping, and cycle counts. Your team scans items on the floor with mobile devices - no more manual spreadsheet entries or paper trails.
Role-Based Access & Views
Different interfaces for different roles. Pickers see pick lists. Managers see operations dashboards. Executives see KPIs and trends. Everyone sees exactly what they need - nothing more, nothing less.
Accounting & ERP Integration
Connects directly to QuickBooks, Exact, or your existing accounting system. Stock movements sync automatically - no double entry, no reconciliation headaches, no data mismatches between departments.
Multi-Location Inventory Management
See what is in stock across every warehouse and production area from a single screen. Transfer stock between locations, set reorder alerts, and eliminate the guesswork that comes with spreadsheets.
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Our Approach
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Week 1
Week 3
Week 5
Week 7
Operations audit & workflow mapping
We visit your facility, observe how inventory and production actually flow, and document every step - from raw material receiving to finished goods shipping.
Operations audit & workflow mapping
We visit your facility, observe how inventory and production actually flow, and document every step - from raw material receiving to finished goods shipping.
Operations audit & workflow mapping
We visit your facility, observe how inventory and production actually flow, and document every step - from raw material receiving to finished goods shipping.
Operations audit & workflow mapping
We visit your facility, observe how inventory and production actually flow, and document every step - from raw material receiving to finished goods shipping.
Operations audit & workflow mapping
We visit your facility, observe how inventory and production actually flow, and document every step - from raw material receiving to finished goods shipping.
Production floor observation
We shadow your operators, warehouse staff, and supervisors to understand who does what, where the bottlenecks are, and what information they wish they had at hand.
Production floor observation
We shadow your operators, warehouse staff, and supervisors to understand who does what, where the bottlenecks are, and what information they wish they had at hand.
Production floor observation
We shadow your operators, warehouse staff, and supervisors to understand who does what, where the bottlenecks are, and what information they wish they had at hand.
Production floor observation
We shadow your operators, warehouse staff, and supervisors to understand who does what, where the bottlenecks are, and what information they wish they had at hand.
Production floor observation
We shadow your operators, warehouse staff, and supervisors to understand who does what, where the bottlenecks are, and what information they wish they had at hand.
ERP & accounting assessment
We review your current accounting system, spreadsheets, and any existing tools to determine integration points, data migration needs, and what can be automated.
ERP & accounting assessment
We review your current accounting system, spreadsheets, and any existing tools to determine integration points, data migration needs, and what can be automated.
ERP & accounting assessment
We review your current accounting system, spreadsheets, and any existing tools to determine integration points, data migration needs, and what can be automated.
ERP & accounting assessment
We review your current accounting system, spreadsheets, and any existing tools to determine integration points, data migration needs, and what can be automated.
ERP & accounting assessment
We review your current accounting system, spreadsheets, and any existing tools to determine integration points, data migration needs, and what can be automated.
Feature prioritization & go-live plan
We define the most impactful features for your first release, set milestones, and create a phased delivery plan that gets your team using the system as quickly as possible.
Feature prioritization & go-live plan
We define the most impactful features for your first release, set milestones, and create a phased delivery plan that gets your team using the system as quickly as possible.
Feature prioritization & go-live plan
We define the most impactful features for your first release, set milestones, and create a phased delivery plan that gets your team using the system as quickly as possible.
Feature prioritization & go-live plan
We define the most impactful features for your first release, set milestones, and create a phased delivery plan that gets your team using the system as quickly as possible.
Feature prioritization & go-live plan
We define the most impactful features for your first release, set milestones, and create a phased delivery plan that gets your team using the system as quickly as possible.
Week 1
Week 3
Week 5
Week 7
Warehouse dashboard UX
We design the central dashboard your managers and operators will use daily - stock levels, alerts, recent movements, and KPIs laid out for fast decision-making.
Warehouse dashboard UX
We design the central dashboard your managers and operators will use daily - stock levels, alerts, recent movements, and KPIs laid out for fast decision-making.
Warehouse dashboard UX
We design the central dashboard your managers and operators will use daily - stock levels, alerts, recent movements, and KPIs laid out for fast decision-making.
Warehouse dashboard UX
We design the central dashboard your managers and operators will use daily - stock levels, alerts, recent movements, and KPIs laid out for fast decision-making.
Warehouse dashboard UX
We design the central dashboard your managers and operators will use daily - stock levels, alerts, recent movements, and KPIs laid out for fast decision-making.
Scanning interface design
We design the mobile scanning screens for receiving, picking, and shipping - optimized for gloved hands, warehouse lighting, and fast-paced floor work.
Scanning interface design
We design the mobile scanning screens for receiving, picking, and shipping - optimized for gloved hands, warehouse lighting, and fast-paced floor work.
Scanning interface design
We design the mobile scanning screens for receiving, picking, and shipping - optimized for gloved hands, warehouse lighting, and fast-paced floor work.
Scanning interface design
We design the mobile scanning screens for receiving, picking, and shipping - optimized for gloved hands, warehouse lighting, and fast-paced floor work.
Scanning interface design
We design the mobile scanning screens for receiving, picking, and shipping - optimized for gloved hands, warehouse lighting, and fast-paced floor work.
Role-based views design
We create distinct interfaces for each role: simple pick lists for floor staff, operational dashboards for supervisors, strategic overviews for management.
Role-based views design
We create distinct interfaces for each role: simple pick lists for floor staff, operational dashboards for supervisors, strategic overviews for management.
Role-based views design
We create distinct interfaces for each role: simple pick lists for floor staff, operational dashboards for supervisors, strategic overviews for management.
Role-based views design
We create distinct interfaces for each role: simple pick lists for floor staff, operational dashboards for supervisors, strategic overviews for management.
Role-based views design
We create distinct interfaces for each role: simple pick lists for floor staff, operational dashboards for supervisors, strategic overviews for management.
Prototype & floor testing
We build interactive prototypes and test them with actual warehouse staff to validate the design before development begins - catching usability issues early.
Prototype & floor testing
We build interactive prototypes and test them with actual warehouse staff to validate the design before development begins - catching usability issues early.
Prototype & floor testing
We build interactive prototypes and test them with actual warehouse staff to validate the design before development begins - catching usability issues early.
Prototype & floor testing
We build interactive prototypes and test them with actual warehouse staff to validate the design before development begins - catching usability issues early.
Prototype & floor testing
We build interactive prototypes and test them with actual warehouse staff to validate the design before development begins - catching usability issues early.
Week 1
Week 3
Week 5
Week 7
System architecture setup
We configure the technical foundation: database, API layer, hosting, CI/CD pipeline, and security - designed for your data volumes and growth expectations.
System architecture setup
We configure the technical foundation: database, API layer, hosting, CI/CD pipeline, and security - designed for your data volumes and growth expectations.
System architecture setup
We configure the technical foundation: database, API layer, hosting, CI/CD pipeline, and security - designed for your data volumes and growth expectations.
System architecture setup
We configure the technical foundation: database, API layer, hosting, CI/CD pipeline, and security - designed for your data volumes and growth expectations.
System architecture setup
We configure the technical foundation: database, API layer, hosting, CI/CD pipeline, and security - designed for your data volumes and growth expectations.
Core inventory engine
We build the central inventory logic: stock tracking, movements, adjustments, multi-location support, and audit trails that form the backbone of your WMS.
Core inventory engine
We build the central inventory logic: stock tracking, movements, adjustments, multi-location support, and audit trails that form the backbone of your WMS.
Core inventory engine
We build the central inventory logic: stock tracking, movements, adjustments, multi-location support, and audit trails that form the backbone of your WMS.
Core inventory engine
We build the central inventory logic: stock tracking, movements, adjustments, multi-location support, and audit trails that form the backbone of your WMS.
Core inventory engine
We build the central inventory logic: stock tracking, movements, adjustments, multi-location support, and audit trails that form the backbone of your WMS.
Scanning & ERP integration
We connect barcode/QR scanning hardware, build the API integrations with your accounting system, and ensure data flows reliably between all components.
Scanning & ERP integration
We connect barcode/QR scanning hardware, build the API integrations with your accounting system, and ensure data flows reliably between all components.
Scanning & ERP integration
We connect barcode/QR scanning hardware, build the API integrations with your accounting system, and ensure data flows reliably between all components.
Scanning & ERP integration
We connect barcode/QR scanning hardware, build the API integrations with your accounting system, and ensure data flows reliably between all components.
Scanning & ERP integration
We connect barcode/QR scanning hardware, build the API integrations with your accounting system, and ensure data flows reliably between all components.
Load testing & data migration
We stress-test the system with realistic data volumes, migrate your existing inventory data, and verify everything reconciles before going live.
Load testing & data migration
We stress-test the system with realistic data volumes, migrate your existing inventory data, and verify everything reconciles before going live.
Load testing & data migration
We stress-test the system with realistic data volumes, migrate your existing inventory data, and verify everything reconciles before going live.
Load testing & data migration
We stress-test the system with realistic data volumes, migrate your existing inventory data, and verify everything reconciles before going live.
Load testing & data migration
We stress-test the system with realistic data volumes, migrate your existing inventory data, and verify everything reconciles before going live.
Week 1
Week 3
Week 5
Week 7
Pilot warehouse rollout
We launch in your primary location first, running the new system alongside existing processes to validate accuracy and build team confidence.
Pilot warehouse rollout
We launch in your primary location first, running the new system alongside existing processes to validate accuracy and build team confidence.
Pilot warehouse rollout
We launch in your primary location first, running the new system alongside existing processes to validate accuracy and build team confidence.
Pilot warehouse rollout
We launch in your primary location first, running the new system alongside existing processes to validate accuracy and build team confidence.
Pilot warehouse rollout
We launch in your primary location first, running the new system alongside existing processes to validate accuracy and build team confidence.
Staff training & onboarding
We train your team on-site or remotely - from floor operators using scanners to managers reading dashboards - with practical, role-specific sessions.
Staff training & onboarding
We train your team on-site or remotely - from floor operators using scanners to managers reading dashboards - with practical, role-specific sessions.
Staff training & onboarding
We train your team on-site or remotely - from floor operators using scanners to managers reading dashboards - with practical, role-specific sessions.
Staff training & onboarding
We train your team on-site or remotely - from floor operators using scanners to managers reading dashboards - with practical, role-specific sessions.
Staff training & onboarding
We train your team on-site or remotely - from floor operators using scanners to managers reading dashboards - with practical, role-specific sessions.
Production launch monitoring
We actively monitor the system during the first weeks of live operation, resolving issues in real time and fine-tuning based on actual usage patterns.
Production launch monitoring
We actively monitor the system during the first weeks of live operation, resolving issues in real time and fine-tuning based on actual usage patterns.
Production launch monitoring
We actively monitor the system during the first weeks of live operation, resolving issues in real time and fine-tuning based on actual usage patterns.
Production launch monitoring
We actively monitor the system during the first weeks of live operation, resolving issues in real time and fine-tuning based on actual usage patterns.
Production launch monitoring
We actively monitor the system during the first weeks of live operation, resolving issues in real time and fine-tuning based on actual usage patterns.
Ongoing support & expansion
We provide continued support for bug fixes, feature enhancements, and rollout to additional locations as your operations grow.
Ongoing support & expansion
We provide continued support for bug fixes, feature enhancements, and rollout to additional locations as your operations grow.
Ongoing support & expansion
We provide continued support for bug fixes, feature enhancements, and rollout to additional locations as your operations grow.
Ongoing support & expansion
We provide continued support for bug fixes, feature enhancements, and rollout to additional locations as your operations grow.
Ongoing support & expansion
We provide continued support for bug fixes, feature enhancements, and rollout to additional locations as your operations grow.
Let’s estimate your project
We will help you define the scope that fits your budget and market needs, and provide the unique offer
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Whom is this service for?
Since 2022, we've delivered over 90 digital products for startups and businesses around the globe. From MVPs to full-scale platforms - our solutions drive impact and growth.
Manufacturing Companies ($10-50M Revenue)
Metal fabrication, CNC, plastics, woodworking, and custom assembly companies with 30-200 employees managing 500-5,000 SKUs across 1-5 locations. You have outgrown Excel but SAP feels like overkill.
Operations Leaders Stuck Between Excel and SAP
COOs, VP Operations, and Directors of Operations who know the spreadsheets are breaking but cannot justify the six-figure cost and multi-year timeline of enterprise software.
PE-Backed Manufacturers
Companies with new management layers or investor reporting requirements who need operational visibility, accurate inventory data, and audit-ready systems - without the SAP price tag.
Growing Teams Hiring for Operations
Companies posting for warehouse managers, operations coordinators, or IT staff - a sign that scaling pain has hit and processes need to be digitized before adding more people.
About Us
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FAQ
Over the years in providing IT solution, we're at the forefront of tech innovation. Our expertise bridges today's needs with tomorrow's solutions.
Will it work with our existing accounting system?
Yes. We build integrations with QuickBooks, Exact, and other accounting or ERP systems your team already uses. Stock movements, purchase orders, and adjustments sync automatically - no double entry, no reconciliation at month-end.
Can we start with one location and expand later?
Absolutely. Many clients start with their primary warehouse or production floor, validate the system with their team, and then roll out to additional locations. The architecture supports multi-location from day one, so scaling is straightforward.
How does a custom WMS compare to SAP or NetSuite?
SAP and NetSuite are enterprise platforms designed for the largest companies in the world. For a mid-sized manufacturer, they come with six-figure licensing costs, multi-year implementation timelines, and features you will never use. A custom WMS is built specifically for your workflows, delivered in 4-6 months, and costs a fraction of what enterprise software vendors charge. You own it outright - no annual licensing trap.
How long does implementation take?
Most custom WMS projects for manufacturers take 4-6 months from discovery to go-live. We start by mapping your actual production and warehouse workflows, then build in focused iterations with regular demos. Compare that to the 2-4 years a typical SAP implementation requires for a company your size.
What happens after launch - who maintains it?
We provide post-launch support and maintenance. If you need new features, adjustments to workflows, or help onboarding new locations, our team is available. You are never locked in - you own the code, so you can also bring maintenance in-house when you are ready.
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