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Manufacturing

Create new efficiencies with cloud-based manufacturing software. Automate daily operations, easily manage your production planning, supply chain and streamline financial updates with MRP software and manufacturing apps that integrate with Xero.

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  1. Featured app
    CRM, Inventory

    Prospect CRM

    4.85 out of 5 stars
     20
    CRM, Inventory
    The #1 Stock-Aware CRM platform for Xero. Prospect CRM is perfect for growing Wholesalers, Distributors & Manufacturers
  2. Ecommerce, Inventory

    Unleashed Software

    4.58 out of 5 stars
     385
    Ecommerce, Inventory
    Inventory management that’s perfect for manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors everywhere. Thousands of product businesses in more than 100 countries worldwide rely on Unleashed every day.
  3. Ecommerce, Inventory

    Cin7 Core

    4.46 out of 5 stars
     174
    Ecommerce, Inventory
    Cin7 Core is the #1 choice for businesses that want to manage all products, customers, suppliers, contacts, purchases and sales in one easy-to-use system. Try now with a 14 day free trial!
  4. Reporting

    ZAP Data Hub

    Reporting
    Running a business practice is hard. Managing your data shouldn't be.
  5. Inventory, Point of sale

    CIN7 Omni

    4.27 out of 5 stars
     272
    Inventory, Point of sale
    Cin7 Omni is a modern, cloud-based solution, focused on helping product sellers grow their business through over 700 integrations.
  6. Payments

    PayFast

    3 out of 5 stars
     3
    Payments
    Making it simple for South African businesses to accept instant and secure payments online via Credit Card, Instant EFT, MasterPass, Bitcoin and more.
  7. Payroll HR

    Rippling

    4 out of 5 stars
     1
    Payroll HR
    One place to run your global workforce—from payroll and expenses to devices and apps
  8. Reporting

    Agicap

    5 out of 5 stars
     1
    Reporting
    Agicap is the leading European Cash Management and Liquidity Planning software. Agicap connectivity permits to combine information from all your banks with Xero data (invoices, purchase orders...) to maintain an up-to-date cash flow forecast and enhance cash collection.
  9. CRM, Inventory

    MRPeasy

    4.6 out of 5 stars
     51
    CRM, Inventory
    Production planning and inventory management trusted by over 1500 companies worldwide. MRPeasy is a powerful yet affordable cloud-based MRP/ERP software with a full built-in Xero integration.
  10. Debtor tracking, Payments

    ezyCollect

    5 out of 5 stars
     30
    Debtor tracking, Payments
    Get your business paid faster with automated AR workflows and a full stack AR platform - automated payment reminders on email and SMS, automated payment writeback/reconciliations, automated statements, integrated credit scores and digital credit applications. Get your cashflow going, try for free.
  11. Ecommerce, Inventory

    Fishbowl Manufacturing and Warehouse

    4.76 out of 5 stars
     77
    Ecommerce, Inventory
    Seamless integration with Xero for advanced inventory automation of SOs, POs, WOs, shipping, receiving and more, reducing labor and human error.
  12. CRM, Practice manager

    Exsalerate

    4.81 out of 5 stars
     42
    CRM, Practice manager
    Exsalerate CRM is a powerful sales and account management tool to win and retain more business that's deeply integrated with Xero.
  13. Custom integration, Reporting

    Wink Reports

    5 out of 5 stars
     7
    Custom integration, Reporting
    Connect Xero and all of your add-ons to create custom reports for complete, real-time visibility across your business
  14. CRM, Invoicing and jobs

    HoopsCRM

    CRM, Invoicing and jobs
    Thriving Promotional Products, Screen Printing & Embroidery companies use Hoops to run their entire business
  15. Inventory, Invoicing and jobs

    Katana Cloud Inventory

    4.65 out of 5 stars
     72
    Inventory, Invoicing and jobs
    Eliminate stockouts and overstock and keep supply and demand aligned. Katana covers the live inventory, manufacturing, production, and reporting features that give businesses the knowledge they need to make the right decisions.
  16. Inventory

    TidyStock

    4.64 out of 5 stars
     37
    Inventory
    TidyStock simplifies stock control for your business, streamlining your entire operation. Effortlessly track, transfer, order, and sell stock while gaining valuable business insights.
  17. Inventory, Invoicing and jobs

    Eworks Manager

    4 out of 5 stars
     7
    Inventory, Invoicing and jobs
    Award-winning Job Management Software that allows your business to manage jobs and projects from Quote through to Invoice
  18. Financial services

    Bridgement

    4.97 out of 5 stars
     35
    Financial services
    Fast, flexible credit facilities up to R5,000,000 to improve cash flow and grow your business. Apply online in minutes, receive funds in hours. No paperwork required. Business funding, simplified.
  19. Ecommerce, Inventory

    Qoblex

    5 out of 5 stars
     17
    Ecommerce, Inventory
    Qoblex is an all-in-one eCommerce operations platform for SMEs, designed for manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and distributors. Track multichannel inventory, streamline operations from production to fulfillment, and effortlessly scale your business with our powerful B2B ordering platform.
  20. Invoicing and jobs, Time tracking

    ShopVOX

    5 out of 5 stars
     1
    Invoicing and jobs, Time tracking
    shopVOX is an easy-to-use online software for custom manufacturers that helps you manage your business quickly, efficiently and all in one place.
  21. CRM, Invoicing and jobs

    Clarity Go

    3 out of 5 stars
     1
    CRM, Invoicing and jobs
    Clarity Go is click through business software from lead generation through to invoice. No matter what you are supplying, producing or simply buying and selling.
  22. Accountant tools, Reporting

    Castaway Cloud

    5 out of 5 stars
     2
    Accountant tools, Reporting
    Powerful 3-way forecasting and reporting solution in the market. Used by businesses and their advisors to design a better future and build resilient businesses prepared for uncertainty. From simple cashflow to complex strategy, Castaway is your partner in performance.
  23. Bills and expenses, Payments

    TRAILD

    4.5 out of 5 stars
     4
    Bills and expenses, Payments
    Accounts Payable (AP) Automation with Financial Control - Immediate data extraction - Digital approval workflow - Always on AI payment protection Streamline, Automate & Protect Accounts Payable (AP) with TRAILD
  24. CRM, Invoicing and jobs

    BrewMan

    CRM, Invoicing and jobs
    Premier Systems offer reliable and flexible software applications for business. Our cloud-based brewery management software, BrewMan, has been designed specifically for breweries and distilleries and is trusted by over 300 businesses globally.

What is an MRP software app?

Manufacturing software might go by different names, like manufacturing ERP software, MRP software, or production planning software, but it all works toward the same goal – improving efficiency in every area of your business. From development through to distribution, manufacturing software works with Xero to enhance processes, reduce costs, and help you take control of your operations from accounting right to your shop floor. 

What are the benefits of manufacturing apps?

  • Production efficiency: Track production details from start to finish and find areas of improvement within internal processes and systems. Have the tools on hand to make adjustments and be proactive about manufacturing operations. 

  • Decrease costs: Decrease costs by reducing downtime, minimising unproductive work on tasks that can be automated, and tracking materials and components with better accuracy to avoid inventory waste.

  • Increased manufacturing visibility: Get a big picture view of your entire operation with the help of  manufacturing apps. Bring together production, accounting, sales, marketing, purchasing, and more into a single software solution.

What are the typical features I can use with manufacturing and production software?

  • Inventory management: Track all inventory and organise storage in the shop or warehouse so all materials can be easily found. Monitor levels of inventory to place orders before you run out to decrease downtime. 

  • Shop floor management: Manage the shop floor with tools for scheduling, work in progress, product workflows, machine maintenance, and more. Maximise employee efficiency and forecast maintenance costs by syncing your data with Xero accounting software for better financial management.

  • Stock movement and sales reports: Get stock transactions, bills and expenses directly updated in your Xero account. Gain visibility into stock profit and loss to strategically plan your manufacturing focuses while tracking and syncing sales data in multiple locations.

  • Supply chain management: Keep track of vendor and supplier costs and timelines, and monitor all steps in your supply chain process, from sourcing to delivery. 

How manufacturing apps work with Xero

Create efficiencies at every point of your production with manufacturing software apps that integrate directly with your Xero account.  Designed to bring visibility to all points of your supply chain, no matter the size of your business, connecting a manufacturing app with Xero can allow you to: 

  • Gain visibility into your stock sale movements from cost of sale to profit and loss and balance sheet reports, from directly within Xero

  • Automatically receive expenses for payment and reconciliation within Xero as soon as you receive items from suppliers

  • Update outstanding payments for customers and set credit limits that immediately sync to customer accounts in Xero and reflect in owed invoices

Find your fit

Every manufacturing app's integration with Xero can be different. To learn more, browse through the manufacturing software apps in this category. Click on an app to find detailed information on how it works and integrates with your Xero account, and see ratings and reviews by other Xero users. Want to try an app? You can then get started directly from the app listing page in just a few clicks.

Although Xero reviews each app in the Xero App Store, we can’t give any guarantees. It’s up to you to assess the performance, quality and suitability of any app before going ahead.