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Custom fit for automotive manufacturing workflows

Every shop builds parts in its own way. Some deal with custom assemblies, while others handle long lead times or strict traceability rules. Method adapts to your process so you don’t have to force your plant to match a rigid tool.

Partner with our team to build a setup that fits your quoting rules, production steps, and customer expectations.

Two-way sync to QuickBooks

Connect Method to QuickBooks and unlock more functionality without changing how you work.

Take advantage of features beyond basic accounting, with changes reflected in QuickBooks instantly for better decision-making. Keep real-time data accurate and cut the double entry that often slows teams down.

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Challenges facing automotive manufacturers

Automotive manufacturers are constantly under pressure to keep production moving while managing complex operations. Many still rely on traditional systems that make it hard to track stock levels, handle production scheduling, or maintain inventory control across multiple sites.

Disconnected systems

When different teams rely on separate software, it’s tough to get real-time visibility into your manufacturing operations. That slows down work and creates unnecessary headaches.

Complex supply chains

Coordinating with suppliers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and multiple plants isn’t simple. Without a unified system, even the smallest errors or delays can throw off your production management and ultimately hurt customer satisfaction.

Rising costs and competition

Tight margins, rising material costs, and the shift toward electric vehicles are putting pressure on the industry. You need a system that optimizes business processes and helps control costs so your business stays competitive.

Why Method is the solution

Method CRM gives you control over your production processes, keeps errors in check, and provides you with the necessary insights to improve operational efficiency across your business.

Optimize production processes

Stop wasting time on repetitive tasks and automate them with ease. Improve your production scheduling and significantly reduce downtime. When you can see what’s happening at every stage, it’s easier to catch what causes disruptions fast and keep production moving.

Improve quality

Know exactly where every part is and track it throughout the product lifecycle. Having accurate data helps you maintain product quality and give your customers confidence that everything meets your standards.

Drive profitability

A reliable software solution helps you see where resources are being wasted, so you can fix bottlenecks and avoid unnecessary costs. That means more of your revenue stays in your business instead of slipping through the cracks.

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Key features for automotive manufacturers

Automotive teams need ready-made functionality that actually works with their existing shop operations. Method keeps production on track, ensures quality, and reduces headaches without long setup times.

CRM + QuickBooks integration

Keep your orders, production details, and customer communications in one place. Method’s real-time QuickBooks sync gives everyone (from sales to the shop floor) the same accurate information on job status, materials, estimates, invoices, and changes. No more chasing updates across different systems. Everything is organized in one customizable CRM.

Real-time dashboards

Dashboards provide a clear view of your shop floor and supply chain at a glance. You can see which jobs are on track, the stations that are waiting on parts, and where delays might happen. With this level of visibility, you can adjust production schedules quickly to keep moving without scrambling.

Quality management tools

Oversee parts, production lines, and inspection results without missing a detail and catch issues before they become bigger problems. Maintain consistent product quality and ensure that you’re following compliance rules, which minimize recalls.

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Custom automotive manufacturing workflows, built in Method

Method gives automotive companies room to build the exact workflows they need. With Method’s customization services, you’re free to shape your own processes and create systems that match the unique way you work.

Lead-to-cash workflows

Handle every step of an order. You can move from Opportunity → Estimate → Deposit → Purchase Order → Work Order → Invoice → Payment in a single system.

Whether you’re handling custom builds, make-to-order jobs, prototypes, small batch runs, or repeat production, these workflows keep orders on track and your team focused on what needs to get done.

Global scalability

Method allows you to support complex OEM and supplier environments with configurable multi-plant and multi-currency options.

Advanced production costing & profitability tracking

Know where every dollar goes on the shop floor. With Method, you can customize cost-tracking modules that let you capture material use, production line performance, and inventory levels in real time. Also track bills of materials, manage pricing, and spot waste so you can protect margins across your shop.

Asset & equipment tracking

Keep tabs on all your tools and machines. With Method, manufacturers can customize their set up to see what’s owned or rented and know when maintenance is due.

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Finally, a solution that works the way you do

You’re the expert of your business. Work with our team to build a solution that works exactly how you want it to.

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Select your base features

Choose the features that solve the problems you are trying to solve, like estimate creation or time tracking. Only pay for what you use!

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Our team will meet with you to discuss tailoring those features to your specific workflows, because your way is the right way.

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When we tailor Method to your exact needs, you reduce the learning curve and start seeing value right away.

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How Method can elevate your manufacturing process

Method has specific capabilities that fit the unique pace and pressure of the automotive sector. You’ll see what’s coming up, works in progress, and when they’re ready to ship. As an end-to-end solution, Method impacts the way you coordinate work, respond to delays, and keep production running smoothly.

Production planning

Plan each production run with confidence. Easily check what each line can handle, anticipate bottlenecks, and adjust your schedules before delays happen. This way, work just keeps on flowing.

Supply chain coordination

Method keeps all your procurement, inventory, and vendor performance in one place. Your team can quickly spot problems, reorder the parts needed, and make adjustments so production doesn’t stall.

Quality control & traceability

Method gives you a full record of every component and assembly as it moves through production. Catch defects early, maintain compliance with industry standards, and make sure that your customers receive ordered products that meet your quality expectations.

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Why manufacturers in the automotive industry choose Method

Streamlined operations

Remove the busywork and let departments share information without passing files around or waiting for updates. Method’s custom modules standardize how jobs move from sales to production, so teams spend less time fixing process gaps.

Enhanced visibility

Get a clear view of your sales, orders, jobs, and customer activity in one place. With customizations and configurable integrations, Method can connect to your production, supply chain, or inventory systems so every team stays on the same page.

Improved profitability

Shorter lead times and fewer mistakes make a real difference. Method supports tighter control over materials, job costs, and delivery timelines, so you protect your profit even when the manufacturing industry shifts.

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The perfect CRM for manufacturers

From estimates right down to payments, Method handles order management and tracks the customer lifecycle in one CRM platform.

Contact & lead management

Gather leads, email estimates, and convert them into customers.

Email marketing

Send email campaigns, and monitor metrics to drive more sales.

Estimates

Send quick estimates with one click to close deals faster.

E-signatures

Sign and approve documents online to cut out the back-and-forth.

Work Orders

Schedule and dispatch field teams for product installation or service jobs.

Invoicing

Instantly create and email invoices for quicker payments.

Customer portals

Let customers approve estimates, access order details, and pay invoices.

Payments

Create online payment portals for customers so you can get paid faster.

Contact & lead management

Gather leads, email estimates, and convert them into customers.

Email marketing

Send email campaigns or connect to Mailchimp directly.

Estimates

Send quick estimates with one click to close deals faster.

E-signatures

Sign and approve documents online to cut out the back-and-forth.

Work Orders

Instantly create and email invoices for quicker payments.

Invoicing

Instantly create and email invoices for quicker payments.

Customer portals

Let customers approve estimates, access order details, and pay invoices.

Payments

Create online payment portals for customers so you can get paid faster.

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Automotive manufacturing software FAQs

Car manufacturers rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, manufacturing execution systems (MES), product lifecycle management (PLM) software, and customer relationship management (CRM) tools to keep production, supply chains, and customer data in sync.

Method can handle everything you need on the customer, sales, service, and order-management side — and through customizations, it can also take on many of the operational workflows that smaller manufacturers often rely on ERP for. And if you already use an ERP, MES, or PLM system, Method can integrate with it to connect your front-end workflows with your back-end production.

Most modern ERPs offer some form of remote access. But where traditional ERPs can feel limited on mobile, Method is fully cloud-based and built for teams on the move.This means you can log in from anywhere (shop floor, warehouse, customer site); access work orders, POs, job status, or customer info instantly; capture updates in real time with two-way QuickBooks sync; and customize screens for field staff, techs, or production leads.
Whether or not you have an ERP, Method makes remote access easier, faster, and more flexible—without requiring specialized ERP licenses or IT support.

Automotive manufacturing software helps improve production efficiency by providing your team with an accurate view and real-time insights into every step of the production process. Less downtime and fewer manual tasks mean your shop runs more efficiently.

Automotive ERP software manages back-end production tasks like scheduling, inventory, procurement, and shop-floor control. But many automotive suppliers and custom manufacturers don’t actually need a heavy ERP to improve workflow visibility.

This is where Method comes in. Method gives teams a single place to manage sales, orders, estimates, POs, work orders, job tracking, shipments, and customer communication — all synced to QuickBooks. You get clear visibility and streamlined processes without the cost or complexity of a full ERP. And if you already have an ERP, Method can sit on top of it as the flexible front-end that keeps customer and order data organized.

The best automotive software depends on your shop’s needs. It should make production planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination easier and provide clear insights into the various stages of your workflow. Many manufacturers look for software that combines ERP, MES, and CRM functionality so they can see key information and data in one place.

Automotive manufacturing software facilitates supply chain management by consolidating supplier, procurement, and inventory information on a single platform. This visibility prevents delays, reduces waste, and makes sure your materials arrive when production needs them. Linking your supply chain to your QuickBooks data helps keep both operations and accounting aligned.