Production Tracking Software That Runs on Your Inventory

Production tracking software for small manufacturers: work orders, production runs, a planning board, lot traceability.

Production Tracking Software That Runs on Your Inventory

Open work orders from a bill of materials, record builds, track lots and yield, and keep inventory accurate inventory-led manufacturing that starts free, with no enterprise ERP project.

By Tibeau De Grauwe, FounderUpdated July 2026

  • 25 products free
  • No credit card
  • 10-min setup

Know Exactly What Is Being Made and What It Really Costs

Production tracking software connects your shop floor to your stockroom. Instead of guessing how many units are in progress or reconciling components by hand, you open a work order from a bill of materials, record the build, and StockFlow deducts the components and receives the finished product into inventory automatically. It is inventory-led manufacturing for teams that have outgrown spreadsheets but do not want an enterprise ERP.

Why track production in one place?

  • One step to consume components and receive finished goods
  • Real-time WIP and finished-goods visibility
  • Lot traceability from raw material to finished product
  • Yield and cost variance exposed on every run

What teams typically gain:

Stock accuracy+30-40%
Manual reconciliation-80%
Scrap visibilityPer run
Setup timeSame day

Everything you need to track production

From work order to finished lot on top of your live inventory

Work Orders

Open work orders straight from a bill of materials, release them to the floor, and track status from draft to completed.

Production Runs & Record Build

Record each build to deduct components and receive finished goods into inventory in one step no manual stock adjustments.

Planning Board

See what is due today, due soon, and overdue on a visual production planning board so nothing slips.

Lot & Batch Traceability

Capture lot numbers and genealogy so you can trace component lots through to finished lots for recall readiness.

Yield & Variance Reporting

Compare expected vs actual quantity, unit cost, and cost/weight variance to expose scrap and protect margins.

Inventory-Led Manufacturing

Production is built on your live inventory and BOMs, so stock, WIP, and finished goods always stay in sync.

How production tracking works in StockFlow

1. Open a work order from a BOM

Pick the product and quantity. StockFlow checks buildable status against available components.

2. Record the build

Components are deducted and finished goods received into inventory in a single action.

3. Capture lots

Lot numbers and genealogy are recorded so every finished lot is traceable to its component lots.

4. Review yield

The yield report shows expected vs actual quantity and cost variance so you can cut scrap.

Planning several runs? Use the production planning software board, and manage the floor with work order management.

Start tracking production for free

StockFlow combines inventory, bills of materials, and production tracking in one place. Start on the free plan and scale as your output grows.

Free plan · No credit card required

Trusted by small businesses

What our customers say

Super Kind! Quick replies from their support and very easy fixes, changed the dashboard a bit and customized it. Also gave me 450 items extra on the free plan just for me. Highly recommend and again great service!

Erasable Trading AU

Best customer service! Stockflow's customer support is fast and extremely helpful. They assisted me with customization of the software to improve my experience as a user.

Justin M.

Co-Owner, Consumer Goods

Frequently asked questions

What is production tracking software?
Production tracking software records what happens on the shop floor as products are made: which work orders are open, how much has been built, which components were consumed, and how actual output compares to plan. It ties raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods together so you always know production status and true inventory in real time. StockFlow adds production tracking directly on top of your inventory and bills of materials, so building a product automatically deducts components and receives the finished item into stock.
How is production tracking software different from an MRP or ERP?
A full MRP/ERP is a heavy, expensive system built for large manufacturers. Production tracking software for small businesses focuses on the day-to-day: opening work orders from a bill of materials, recording builds, tracking lots and yield, and keeping inventory accurate without months of implementation. StockFlow is inventory-led manufacturing: you get work orders, production runs, a planning board, and yield reporting on a free-to-start plan instead of a six-figure ERP project.
Does production tracking work with my bill of materials?
Yes. Each product can have a bill of materials that lists its components and quantities. When you record a build, StockFlow multiplies the BOM by the quantity produced, checks whether enough components are available (buildable status), deducts the components, and receives the finished goods into inventory. See our BOM management software for how the recipe side works.
Can I trace lots and batches through production?
Yes. Production runs capture lot numbers and genealogy, so you can trace which component lots went into which finished lot. That chain is essential for food, cosmetics, electronics, and any regulated product where recall readiness and traceability matter.
What does yield tracking show?
The yield report compares expected quantity against actual output for each production run and surfaces quantity variance, unit cost, cost variance, and (where relevant) weight variance. That makes scrap, over-consumption, and costing errors visible so you can tighten margins.
How much does production tracking software cost?
StockFlow starts free, including inventory-led manufacturing (BOMs and builds) on the Starter plan. Paid plans add higher limits, sales and purchase orders, and more users starting at $9.00/month. There is no credit card required to start.
Is it suitable for small manufacturers and makers?
Absolutely. Production tracking software like StockFlow is designed for small manufacturers, assemblers, workshops, and makers who have outgrown spreadsheets but do not want enterprise pricing or complexity. You can start with a single work order and scale to a full planning board as you grow.