Best industrial manufacturing software for QuickBooks

Method ties all the parts of your industrial manufacturing operation together, so your team stays aligned at every step.

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Everything you need to manage customers and production in QuickBooks

Eliminate manual processes

Stop wasting precious time managing spreadsheets and disconnected processes outside of QuickBooks.

Method CRM automates your sales process from the first order request through shipment and payment. With smoother production, a steady supply chain, and consistently on-time deliveries, your entire operation becomes more efficient. Reduced manual work and fewer errors? That’s the kind of improvement that pays off fast.

Custom fit for industrial manufacturing operations

No two manufacturing companies run the same way. Some handle custom builds, while others manage complex assemblies. Method is a customizable CRM and can be tailored to your production processes, so you don’t need to plan your operation around a rigid tool.

Partner with our team to create a custom system that matches your quoting rules, production stages, and customer requirements.

Two-way sync with QuickBooks

Connect Method to QuickBooks to gain extra functionality without disrupting the way you work.

Take your QuickBooks data further with a whole new set of features that go beyond basic accounting. All your operational data flows back instantly in real time with complete accuracy, so you can finally ditch the double-entry.

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Tailored to the way manufacturers operate

Method adapts to the way your manufacturing business already runs, providing a clear view of every job, machine, and material, enabling better decision-making, and ensuring production remains on track.

Real-time production visibility

See exactly what’s happening on the shop floor at any moment. Live dashboards let you view performance metrics, machine status, and downtime alerts as they happen. With these real-time insights, you can accelerate product development and react faster to avoid potential delays.

Workflow automation from order to delivery

Method automates repetitive tasks so your team can focus on the work that matters. No need to worry about manual errors. Your production scheduling, approvals, and inventory updates happen automatically. This level of automation can streamline operations entirely, keeping workflows smooth and consistent.

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Optimize your entire manufacturing lifecycle

Method links every part of your manufacturing process, from scheduling and materials to production and shipping. Having end-to-end insight helps you manage resources and always stay on top of all your projects.

Production planning & scheduling

Plan your production run with confidence and allocate resources where they’re needed most. Method optimizes manufacturing schedules and adjusts quickly to any changes made on the shop floor. With this kind of visibility, you can keep every part of your product lifecycle on track.

Data-driven decision-making

Turn real-time shop-floor data into actionable insights that drive continuous improvement. You get a full view across production, procurement, and quality management. Comprehensive analytics enable your team to make smart decisions faster.

Traceability & quality management

Oversee every part, batch, and assembly across your supply chain with ease. Method keeps quality and compliance in check at every point in the manufacturing workflow, helping you deliver products that consistently meet your standards.

Inventory tracking & procurement

No more juggling apps and software. Manage your purchase orders, supplier data, and warehouse operations from a single platform. Method lets you monitor inventory levels and align them with production needs, so that the materials are available right away when required.

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Customizations that fit your operations

Manufacturing operations are complex and unique to each business. Tailored customizations through Method let companies of all types and sizes in the manufacturing industry set up their own processes and manage inventory to fit their exact needs.

Shop floor and production customizations

Method has customizable real-time dashboards for you to view machine performance, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) at a glance. Automate your production scheduling based on capacity, materials, or customer demand.

Operators can fill out digital work orders and inspection checklists to get accurate data every time. You can also customize your workflows for non-standard processes like assembly or batch production.

Reporting and optimization customizations

Tailor performance dashboards to see how each plant, product line, or shift is running. Use Method’s data collection tools to capture key metrics, such as lead times, scrap rates, downtime, and machine profitability, to gain a proper understanding of what’s happening on the floor.

Armed with the right data, you can better forecast demand, manage your inventory, and prevent production disruptions. From there, you can create custom alerts and reporting frequencies so leaders at every level see the necessary data at the right moment.

Inventory and supply chain customizations

Build reorder rules based on material requirements planning (MRP) so your team knows when to restock. Procurement tasks like PO approvals, supplier scorecards, and reorder notices can run on their own, and clients can place repeat orders right from Method’s own customer portal.

Add your own SKU details for chemicals or safety devices, and manage multi-warehouse inventory allocation with fewer steps.

Quality and compliance customizations

You can configure digital quality control workflows to follow the way your plant checks samples, records defects, and signs off on every step. Automated traceability runs in the background and logs how each finished item ties back to its raw materials and production batch.Method gives your team a reliable record for audits and makes sure that your quality requirements are in check, maintaining customer satisfaction.

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FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE

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!

Free customization consultation

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

Let us get you set up

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

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Industries we support

Method offers industry-specific solutions that adapt to the way each manufacturer works, and at pricing that’s within reach for small to mid-sized teams. Customizable software makes it easier to run operations smoothly and keep quality consistent.

Industrial machinery manufacturing

Method helps machinery manufacturers manage complex production lines and coordinate multiple workstations. Real-time data shows where bottlenecks happen and lets teams adjust their schedules quickly. Operators and managers can track machine usage, maintenance, and materials to keep output consistent and on time.

Industrial equipment & merchant wholesalers

For equipment and wholesale distributors, Method coordinates inventory, warehouse operations, and supply chain workflows. Teams can see stock levels across multiple locations, handle orders more efficiently, and avoid mistakes in shipping and fulfillment.

Industrial safety device & chemical wholesalers

Method helps safety and chemical distributors maintain full traceability and stay compliant with regulations. Complex procurement and inventory management are simplified, with batch and lot information tracked accurately across all locations. With processes organized into one system, operations are streamlined and products consistently meet quality and safety standards.

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A unified platform for manufacturers

With Method, your sales, order, job, and customer workflows all live in one place — and you can connect the other systems you rely on through customizations and integrations. Eliminating silos gives every department the visibility they need to move faster and with confidence.

➡ Open APIs make it easy to connect your CAD, MRP, and IIoT systems for a fully connected manufacturing environment.

➡ Connects with your production, finance, and procurement tools through API-based integrations to keep key data aligned across teams.

➡ Links shop-floor data directly to your business operations for a clear view of performance and progress.

➡ Cloud-based design allows teams to access real-time information from anywhere and is ready to scale alongside you as the business grows.

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Secure, scalable, and ready for growth

Method gives manufacturing businesses a secure, cloud-based platform designed for scalability. The modular design adapts as you expand users, plants, and features.

• Role-based permissions for tight control over who can view or change specific parts of the system.

• Encrypted cloud hosting keeps data protected and supports steady, reliable access throughout the day.

• Modules let you introduce new features step by step, so your team adjusts without the extra stress.

• The system keeps up as you add new product lines, locations, or staff, so you don’t outgrow your software.

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END-TO-END

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.