Back end · business systems
Systems that run the business, so you don’t have to
If every decision still comes back to you, the business is running on you, not on a system. We build the systems that take that weight off, then hand them over to your team in stages.
Manager-dependent vs system-governed
| Manager-dependent | System-governed | |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling | Batching, expediting, manual priorities | Sequential flow, no daily scheduling effort |
| Order prep | Manual translation of each sales order | Generated automatically from the order |
| Materials | Operators calling for parts | Stock takes and order tools with set triggers |
| Accountability | Verbal tracking, paper logs | Live dashboards for output, defects and rework |
| Manager time | 40+ hours a week firefighting | Under 4 hours a week on exceptions |
Real before and after from an eight-month engagement with a Victorian door manufacturer. Read the case study.
What we build
- Order-to-production tools that turn a sales order into production sheets, dimensions and machine files.
- Material and ordering systems with reorder points and lead-time buffers.
- Standard operating procedures your team actually uses.
- Roles and responsibilities, with clear decision rights and escalation paths.
- Knowledge capture, so product edge cases, supplier contacts and fixes aren’t stuck in one person’s head.
- A staged handover plan, so you step back gradually with the numbers to show it’s holding.
We work with the systems you already have
We are system-agnostic. Rather than selling you new software, we build into and connect the tools your business already uses, so there is as little new for your team to learn as possible.
Common questions
+How long does it take to systemise a business?
A typical engagement runs a few months. At the door manufacturer, the full transformation took eight months, including a 12-week handover.
+Do we have to buy new software?
Usually not. We work with what you already use and connect it, adding simple tools only where there is a gap.
Find out what's keeping you on the floor
A free 30-minute call is the first step. We'll talk through your operation and whether a factory review makes sense.