# Controlata - Manufacturing Inventory Management System

> Controlata is a comprehensive cloud-based inventory management and manufacturing resource planning (MRP) system designed specifically for manufacturing businesses of all sizes. The platform provides real-time visibility into manufacturing processes, tracks materials and finished goods, automates production planning, and calculates manufacturing costs.

## Core Features

### Inventory Management
- **Real-time inventory tracking** across multiple storage locations
- **Live stock levels** accessible 24/7 from any device
- **Low stock alerts** with customizable minimum thresholds
- **Smart item categorization** with flexible tagging system
- **Multi-location management** for warehouses and storage areas
- **Inventory audits** with variance reporting
- **Quick stock updates** with two-click quantity adjustments

### Production Planning
- **Bill of Materials (BOM)** creation and management
- **Production scheduling** with stage tracking (Planned → In Progress → Done)
- **Material requirements planning (MRP)** with automated calculations
- **Work in Progress (WIP)** tracking across production stages
- **Subassemblies** support for multi-stage manufacturing
- **Make-to-stock** and **make-to-order** workflows

### Cost Management
- **Real-time cost calculation** using FIFO method
- **Comprehensive cost tracking** including:
  - Direct material costs
  - Labor costs with employee rate tracking
  - Equipment depreciation
  - Utility expenses
  - Production overhead
- **Automated COGS calculation** based on BOMs
- **Order cost intelligence** for pricing optimization

### Purchase & Sales Management
- **Purchase order tracking** with supplier management
- **Sales order management** with customer database
- **Invoice generation** directly from orders
- **Payment status monitoring** for both suppliers and customers
- **Price trend analysis** and procurement optimization

### Storage & Locations
- **Multiple storage location** support
- **Inter-location transfers** with full traceability
- **Dedicated areas** for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
- **Automated material allocation** during production

### Reporting & Analytics
- **20+ report types** including:
  - Stock movement reports
  - Inventory status reports
  - Purchase and sales price trends
  - ABC analysis of materials and products
- **Excel export** capability for all reports
- **Real-time dashboards** with key performance indicators

### Team Management
- **User access control** with role-based permissions
- **Team collaboration** features
- **Activity tracking** and audit trails

### Integrations
- **Shopify:** automatic import of orders and inventory sync with the store
- **API:** custom integrations with any third-party systems

## Target Audience

Controlata is designed for:
- **Small to medium manufacturers** looking to digitize inventory management
- **Growing manufacturing businesses** needing scalable production planning
- **Workshops and factories** requiring cost control and material tracking
- **Companies** transitioning from manual/spreadsheet-based systems
- **Manufacturers selling online** who produce their own goods and sell through Shopify or other e-commerce channels

## Pricing Plans

### Starter Plan - $34/month paid annually, $39/month paid monthly
- 500 materials
- 250 products  
- 2 users
- 1 storage location
- 14-day free trial

### Business Plan - $69/month paid annually, $79/month paid monthly
- 1,500 materials
- 750 products
- 5 users
- 3 storage locations
- Sub-assemblies support (producing finished products that are used as components in other products)
- 14-day free trial

### Professional Plan - $129/month paid annually, $149/month paid monthly
- 4,000 materials
- 2,000 products
- 10 users
- 5 storage locations
- Sub-assemblies support (producing finished products that are used as components in other products)
- Invoice billing
- 14-day free trial

### Enterprise Plan - custom pricing
- Unlimited materials and products
- Unlimited storage locations
- Unlimited users
- Priority support
- Tailored for large-scale manufacturing operations

**Payment:** All major credit cards accepted via Stripe. Annual billing available with up to 14% discount.

## Technical Specifications

- **Platform:** Cloud-based SaaS
- **Access:** Web browser, mobile, and desktop applications
- **Security:** Enterprise-grade security with automated daily backups
- **Uptime:** 99.99% uptime guarantee
- **Data Import/Export:** Excel/CSV support for bulk operations
- **Integrations:** Shopify, API

## Key Benefits

### Operational Efficiency
- Eliminate manual inventory tracking and spreadsheet-based systems
- Automate material consumption and production receiving
- Reduce production cycle times through streamlined workflows
- Prevent stockouts with automated reorder alerts

### Cost Control
- Accurate product costing with real-time material prices
- FIFO-based inventory valuation for precise cost calculations
- Track all manufacturing expenses in one system
- Optimize inventory levels to reduce working capital

### Quality & Compliance
- Complete traceability from raw materials to finished goods
- Automated inventory audits with variance reporting
- Maintain accurate records for accounting and tax compliance
- Standardize manufacturing processes with detailed BOMs

### Scalability
- Cloud-based platform accessible from anywhere
- Support for multiple storage locations and team members
- Flexible categorization and organization systems
- Export capabilities for data portability

## Use Cases

### Common Manufacturing Scenarios
- **Furniture manufacturing:** Track wood, hardware, and fabric inventory while managing multi-stage assembly processes
- **Food production:** Monitor ingredient expiration dates and batch tracking for quality control
- **Electronics assembly:** Manage component inventory and track subassemblies across multiple product lines
- **Textile manufacturing:** Control raw material costs and track work-in-progress through cutting, sewing, and finishing stages
- **E-commerce manufacturers:** Orders from Shopify are imported automatically and inventory syncs back to the store — no manual updates or switching between systems

### Business Process Optimization
- **Purchase planning:** Automate reorder points and optimize purchase quantities
- **Production scheduling:** Link customer orders to production plans with material availability checks
- **Cost analysis:** Compare planned vs. actual costs for continuous improvement
- **Inventory optimization:** Identify slow-moving stock and optimize storage space

## Implementation

### Getting Started
- **Free trial:** 14-day trial with full feature access, no credit card required
- **Data migration:** Import existing data from Excel or other systems
- **Setup time:** Basic implementation takes 1-2 weeks
- **Support:** Live chat support and technical assistance available

### Support & Training
- **Expert support:** Technical team available via live chat
- **Data migration assistance:** Help with transferring data from existing systems
- **Continuous updates:** Regular feature updates based on customer feedback
- **Documentation:** Comprehensive help resources and tutorials

## Contact Information

- **Website:** https://controlata.com
- **Support Email:** hi@controlata.com
- **Registration:** https://app.controlata.com/register
- **Knowledge base:** https://help.controlata.com

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*Controlata helps manufacturers optimize their operations through real-time inventory visibility, automated production planning, and accurate cost calculation.*