Material Requirements Planning (MRP), simplified for workshops.
Never Run Out.
Never Over-Order.
Track what you have, know what you need, and order the right materials at the right time.
Your Materials, at a Glance
The Planning tab shows everything: what your orders need, what's in stock, what's on order, and what's short. No digging through spreadsheets.
Materials Planning
Total Demand
142 items
Across 23 orders
In Stock
89 items
63% covered
Shortages
3 items
Action needed
On Order
£2,840
2 POs pending
Stock Coverage (7 days)
This weekAvg Coverage
87%
Shortage Days
1
Items at Risk
3
How It Works
Lightweight MRP built for small manufacturers. Your orders tell CutFlow what materials you need. It checks stock and open purchase orders, then gives you an exact buy list.
Orders Come In
Your product recipes tell CutFlow what materials each order needs. No manual data entry.
CutFlow Checks Stock
It compares what you need against what you have and what's already on order from suppliers.
You Get a Buy List
A ready-to-go purchase order suggestion, grouped by supplier, with quantities and costs.
Materials Arrive
Log deliveries against the purchase order. Stock levels update automatically, ready for production.
Inventory connects directly to Production. When a production order is created, materials are reserved automatically. Shortages surface in the Production Hub in real time.
See Production HubComplete Item Management
Full inventory with categories, SKUs, locations, and costs. Filter, search, and manage everything in one place.
| Item Name | SKU | Category | Location | On Hand | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oak Veneer 18mm 2440 × 1220 × 18mm | BRD-OAK-18 | Boards | Rack A, Shelf 2 | 4.5 sheets | £68.50 |
Blum 110° Soft-Close Hinge Clip-on mounting | HW-BLM-110 | Hardware | Bin 4, Row A | 52 pieces | £3.20 |
White Gloss 18mm LOW2440 × 1220 × 18mm | BRD-WHT-18 | Boards | Rack B, Shelf 1 | 2 sheets | £42.00 |
PVA Wood Glue 5L container | CON-PVA-5L | Consumables | Storage Room | 3 litres | £18.99 |
Streamlined Stock Operations
Receive deliveries, adjust counts, and transfer between locations - all with full audit trails.
Receive Stock
Log incoming deliveries with quantity, supplier reference, and cost per unit.
+ 20 sheets received
Supplier: Board Supplies Ltd
Adjust Counts
Correct quantities after stocktakes or account for damage and wastage.
Adjusted: 52 → 48 pieces
Reason: Physical count correction
Transfer Items
Move stock between locations while maintaining accurate counts everywhere.
Transferred: 5 sheets
Rack A → Workshop Floor
Stop Guessing.
Start Ordering Smart.
CutFlow groups what you need by supplier, factors in lead times, and creates purchase order suggestions you can send with one click.
Lead Time Aware
CutFlow knows how long each supplier takes. It tells you when to order so materials arrive on time.
Cost Visibility
See the estimated cost of every PO before you send it. Compare prices across suppliers.
PDF & Email Direct
Generate a branded PDF and email it to your supplier directly from CutFlow. No downloading, no attaching.
Auto Cost Updates
Every receipt recalculates your weighted average cost automatically. Margin data stays accurate without manual updates.
PO-2026-015
Panel Co.
Know Which Suppliers You Can Trust. Before It Costs You a Job.
Every purchase order builds a supplier track record. CutFlow scores delivery performance, quality, and fulfilment so you can make better sourcing decisions.
On-Time Delivery Tracking
See each supplier's actual delivery record - on-time percentage, average lead time, and variance from expected dates.
Quality & Fulfilment Rates
Track quality pass rate and order fulfilment. Know which suppliers short-ship or send rejects.
Spend & Trend Analysis
Monthly spend per supplier with 30/90/365-day windows. Spot rising costs before they erode your margins.
Panel Co.
Board supplier • 3 years
On-Time
92%
Quality
97%
Fulfilment
98%
Monthly Spend (6 months)
Your Stockroom, in Your Pocket.
Give every team member a complete inventory app on their phone. Scan barcodes with the camera, receive deliveries, adjust counts, and run stocktakes - all from the workshop floor.
Scan with Your Phone Camera
Point your phone at any barcode to instantly look up an item. Supports Code 128, EAN, UPC, and QR codes with real-time camera scanning.
Receive, Adjust, Transfer, Count
Four dedicated workflows built for speed on mobile. Receive deliveries against purchase orders, correct quantities, move stock between locations, or run a quick count.
Barcode-Driven Stocktake
Walk the warehouse scanning items. CutFlow pre-fills counted quantities and flags variances against system stock automatically.
Updates Every Screen Instantly
Every scan, receive, and adjustment pushes to all users in real time. Your desk-based planner sees updated stock the moment it happens on the floor.
Oak Veneer 18mm
BRD-OAK-18
30
sheets
White Gloss 18mm
BRD-WHT-18LOW
3
sheets
Blum Hinges 110°
HW-BLM-110
120
pcs
Everything You Need for Inventory & Materials Planning
From stock tracking to demand calculation and purchase orders - a complete toolkit for workshop materials.
Automatic Demand Calculation
CutFlow reads your orders and product recipes, then works out exactly what materials you need and when.
Purchase Order Suggestions
Get a ready-made list of what to buy, grouped by supplier. One click to create the purchase order.
Multi-Location Tracking
Organise stock across warehouses, shelves, and bins. Know exactly where every item is stored in your workshop.
Stock vs. Demand View
See what you have, what you need, and the gap - all in one screen. No spreadsheets required.
Low Stock Alerts
Set reorder points for each item. Get notified automatically when stock drops below your threshold.
Supplier Lead Times
Track how long each supplier takes to deliver. CutFlow factors this in when suggesting order dates.
Movement History
Complete audit trail of every stock change. Track receives, adjustments, transfers, and usage with timestamps.
Cost Variance Tracking
See when material prices change. Compare quoted costs vs. actual costs to protect your margins.
Import & Export
Bulk upload your existing inventory from spreadsheets. Export stock reports for accounting and analysis.
Consumption Analytics
Track 30, 60, and 90-day usage rates per item. Detect rising or falling demand trends and see projected stockout dates before you run dry.
Live Inventory Updates
Every stock change pushes instantly to all users via WebSocket. Low-stock alerts fire the moment a threshold is crossed - no page refreshing.
Barcode Label Printing
Print thermal labels (62×29mm) or A4 batch grids directly from your browser. Each label includes a Code128 barcode, SKU, item name, and bin location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about inventory management and MRP for workshops.
What is MRP software?
Do small furniture workshops need MRP?
How is CutFlow different from enterprise MRP systems like SAP?
Does CutFlow replace spreadsheets for materials planning?
Can CutFlow track supplier lead times?
Does CutFlow inventory connect to production scheduling?
Ready to Take Control of Your Inventory?
Book a personalised demo and see how CutFlow can streamline your stock management and materials planning.