Manufacturing ERP
ShopFloor360
Manufacturing ERP in pilot / limited deployment, covering production through dispatch modules.
Core areas
- Production
- Machine & Maintenance
- Inventory & Quality
- Visibility
ERP & OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS
Custom ERP Development for Operational Businesses
ERP should fit how your operation actually runs — not force every business into the same workflow.
Custom ERP and operational systems for manufacturing, construction and other operations-heavy businesses — built around your workflows, or started from ShopFloor360 or SiteLine where a platform fits. Both platforms are in pilot / limited deployment.
When custom ERP makes sense
A packaged product is often enough when the operating model already matches how you work. A custom or product-led ERP path is worth considering when:
- Work differs materially from a standard ERP model and teams already live in workarounds.
- Spreadsheets and manual steps sit around the “system of record.”
- The operation needs industry controls — production, maintenance, quality, site progress, material, labour, commercial — not a generic core alone.
- Multiple systems must connect (legacy applications, partner APIs, data and reporting).
- Existing systems need a phased modernization rather than a single cutover.
A project discussion maps whether the path is product platform, custom extension, or another service line.
Product foundations
Detailed capability lives on the product pages. This page introduces the foundations used in custom ERP work.
Construction ERP
SiteLine
Construction ERP in pilot / limited deployment for project, site and cost visibility.
Core areas
- Project & Site
- Material & Labour
- Commercial
- Control
When the platform needs to go further
Custom Software Development sits beside the products when configuration is not enough:
- Business-specific workflows and rules
- Custom modules
- Reporting and role-based experiences
- Mobile or web workflows for field and floor
- Automation of approvals, tasks and exceptions
- Integrations beyond the product core
Not every programme includes every item. Scope follows the operation.
Connecting ERP to the rest of the business
Integration covers APIs, partner integrations, data pipelines, and legacy-to-modern connectivity — including ERP, CRM and payment integration as categories of work.
Typical counterparts include legacy applications, partner APIs, business systems, and reporting platforms.
When the gap is process rather than connectivity, Workflow Automation & Dashboards applies.
Industry fit
Cloud Ridge works in operations-heavy industries.
Manufacturing
Shop-floor operations, quality, maintenance, inventory and dispatch.
Construction & Infrastructure
Site workflows, materials, labour, commercial control and progress from field to office.
Delivered client work: Construction Operations Engagement
Solar & Electrical / EPC
In delivery: Solar & Electrical / EPC Operations Engagement
Workflow visibility, management reporting and operational data consolidation.
See the manufacturing, construction & infrastructure and solar & electrical / EPC industry pages.
How we deliver ERP
Treat ERP as an operational programme, not a set of screens. Delivery follows How We Work:
- 01
Discover
A scoped plan
- 02
Architect
System design
- 03
Engineer
Tested software
- 04
Deploy
A live system
- 05
Optimise
Ongoing support
Engineers use AI-assisted coding and automated testing within your security and IP rules.
Proof from operations
Construction Operations Engagement
Scattered site updates and manual tracking left management without a clear, real-time view of construction operations. Role-based construction workflow, process & progress tracking, and site-to-office visibility.
Solar & Electrical / EPC Operations Engagement
Limited operational visibility and manual reporting made it hard to track energy and electrical operations in real time. Workflow visibility, management reporting & dashboards, and operational data consolidation.
Custom ERP vs off-the-shelf ERP
The right choice depends on fit, complexity and the operation — a project discussion is used to determine that path.
Workflow fit
- Off-the-shelf ERP
- Best when workflows closely match the product’s operating model.
- Cloud Ridge product / custom
- Useful when industry-specific workflows or business-specific controls require deeper fit.
Speed to start
- Off-the-shelf ERP
- Often quicker when the package is already a close match.
- Cloud Ridge product / custom
- When the platform fits, a pilot discussion is the starting point. Custom work follows scope and architecture. A licence model is not published.
Customization
- Off-the-shelf ERP
- Configuration and customization depend on the chosen product and vendor.
- Cloud Ridge product / custom
- Configured workflows, extensions and custom modules can be engineered where genuinely needed.
Integration
- Off-the-shelf ERP
- Integration options vary by product.
- Cloud Ridge product / custom
- Integration is available as a dedicated capability for APIs, data and legacy-to-modern connectivity.
Industry operations
- Off-the-shelf ERP
- Strength depends on the vendor’s industry coverage.
- Cloud Ridge product / custom
- ShopFloor360 and SiteLine are in pilot / limited deployment. Other operations can be addressed through engineering.
Long-term evolution
- Off-the-shelf ERP
- Follows the vendor’s release cycle and your internal change process.
- Cloud Ridge product / custom
- Architecture, Optimise-stage care and enhancements are available as the operation changes.
Packaged ERP, a Cloud Ridge product, custom extensions, or a mix can all be valid. Custom ERP is not automatically the better option.
FAQ
- When should a company choose custom ERP?
- When a standard product would force lasting workarounds, when industry operations sit at the centre of the business, or when integration and change needs go beyond a package. It is not the default for every company.
- Does Cloud Ridge provide ERP for manufacturing?
- ShopFloor360 is a manufacturing ERP in pilot / limited deployment covering production, machine and maintenance, inventory and quality, and visibility. Detail is on the ShopFloor360 page.
- Does Cloud Ridge provide ERP for construction companies?
- SiteLine is a construction ERP in pilot / limited deployment covering project and site, material and labour, commercial and control. Detail is on the SiteLine page.
- Can Cloud Ridge integrate ERP with existing software?
- Yes. Integration includes APIs, data pipelines, legacy-to-modern connectivity, and ERP, CRM and payment integration as categories of work.
- Can an existing ERP be modernized instead of replaced?
- Yes, in some cases. Custom Software Development includes application modernisation, and Integration can connect older and newer systems. The right mix is a project-discussion question.
- How does an ERP engagement begin?
- An initial conversation to map goals to product, service or team. A scope and solution discussion can follow when the work needs clarifying before a major build.
Map the right ERP path
Bring the operational picture — floor, sites, systems, constraints. We review the inquiry, reply with next steps, and schedule a conversation when it is the right next step.