WIP-IT Work In Progress Tracking

Work In progress or Job Tracking software harnesses barcode technology and shop floor data collection devices to enable you to scan your job as it passes through each step of the manufacturing process, giving you vital, real time data which can be used to monitor production, identify potential bottle necks as well as improve customer communication.

Barcode job tracking, or WIP tracking, refers to the tracking of a Job or Works Order through the manufacturing process. In a WIP system, each item is tracked uniquely as it is fabricated, manufactured or processed. There are normally several steps to the manufacturing process and at each stage the item, or its Works Order sheet will be scanned and the required actions recorded.

This process provides a very accurate record of the items journey through assembly to finished product. With this information you also have a line of accountability when there are defects or production issues.

The core package of WIP-IT provides:

WIP Traceability

Using barcode technology, gain visibility of jobs at all stages of manufacturing. Capture batch and serial numbers used in the process.

Checklists

Create simple or complex check lists which can be performed at each stage of production

Manufacturing Route Planning

Create manufacturing routes for different jobs, adding checklists which must be performed at each stage

User Visibility & Reporting

See which users performed each task, analyse how long a job has spent at any production stage, produce valuations of your WIP stock.

Back Office Visibility

Gain real time insight into your manufacturing operation, quickly identify the production stage of any order.

Integrate to Barcode Stock Management

Plug WIP-IT into ConnX Stock for a 360° package to manage your entire inventory and production.

Additional Modules

WIP-IT can be plugged in to other modules available within our stock control software ConnX Stock. Enhance your system with our powerful additional modules, designed to seamlessly integrate and grow with your business. Add new functionality whenever you need it, ensuring your operations stay efficient, flexible, and ahead of the curve.

Product Control - Batch Control, Serial numbers and FiFo Date Control ➕

Comprehensive Traceability for Compliance, Quality, and Customer Assurance
Gain full traceability of batch- and serial-controlled products—from initial receipt to final dispatch—ensuring robust compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Capture key dates such as receipt, expiry, and best-before to enable First-In, First-Out (FIFO) stock rotation and proactive shelf-life management.
Maintain a complete audit trail with historical records, giving your business the confidence and clarity needed during internal reviews or external audits. Instantly retrieve batch data for full visibility and accountability in the event of product recalls or quality checks.
Scan batch barcodes, automatically generate unique batch numbers, or leverage OCR to read data directly from labels—streamlining data entry while reducing errors.
Serial number traceability provides a critical edge when handling warranty claims. Quickly trace each individual unit’s production and usage history, enabling faster resolution of customer issues, reducing warranty fraud, and supporting better after-sales service.
Batch and serial numbers can be recorded individually or imported in bulk from spreadsheets for efficient data management at scale.
With powerful search capabilities and a centralized audit trail, ConnX Stock helps ensure your manufacturing and inventory processes are transparent, accountable, and fully traceable.

Manufacturing - Barcode Manufacturing Management ➕

Streamline Your Manufacturing with Smart BOM Management in ConnX Stock
Easily import Bills of Materials (BOMs) from Sage or create and manage them directly within ConnX Stock.
Build jobs efficiently by selecting components from your BOM. Duplicate and edit BOMs in the back office, or quickly swap components on the go using your handheld device.
Handle complex builds with BOMs containing over 50 components with ease.
Automatically backflush components from stock and book in finished goods for seamless inventory updates.
Achieve full traceability of batch or serial-controlled components used in production.
Maintain optimal stock levels throughout the manufacturing cycle and avoid costly disruptions.
Get real-time visibility of allocated components for work-in-progress, enabling more accurate stock valuations and informed decision-making.

Courier - Automated Integration to Courier systems ➕

Seamless Courier Integration for Fast, Error-Free Dispatch
Export picked orders directly to a wide range of courier platforms with seamless integration—eliminating manual entry, saving time, and reducing the risk of costly errors.
Automatically generate and print courier labels as part of the dispatch workflow, ensuring accurate shipments with minimal effort.
Support for multiple courier systems is built-in, and we offer free integration with any new courier service that can receive our standard data—keeping your logistics flexible and future-proof.
Leverage real-time address data by pulling the latest customer details at the moment of dispatch, ensuring accuracy and avoiding reliance on outdated paperwork.
If weight data is entered into Sage, ConnX can use it to calculate total shipment weight automatically—removing the need for manual scales, enabling better courier pricing, and improving accuracy in shipping documentation.
This streamlined process not only speeds up fulfillment but also supports a more professional, consistent customer experience—reducing delays and misdeliveries.

Stock Transfer - BOM Pick / BOM Adjusting to consume materials ➕

With ConnX Stock, booking in finished products is fast and accurate. Simply record production completion and the system will automatically backflush component stock based on the bill of materials—supporting both batch and serial-controlled items using oldest-date logic for accurate stock rotation.
The BOM pick feature streamlines kit-building by letting you create a sales order for a finished item and automatically generating a pick list for its components. As you pick the components, ConnX Stock assembles the finished product into inventory and allocates it to the sales order—ready for immediate dispatch.

Demand Ordering - Raise Purchase orders based on Demand ➕

ConnX Stock pulls live data directly from Sage, giving you a real-time view of all purchase and sales orders to accurately assess demand. It automatically calculates stock shortfalls based on Sage reorder levels, helping you plan ahead and maintain optimal inventory levels across your operation.
From this insight, you can generate purchase orders with confidence—reviewing and authorising each one before it’s sent—ensuring your stock is replenished efficiently and cost-effectively.

AI Forecasting - AI-Driven Sales Forecasting & Stock Planning ➕

ConnX Stock uses advanced machine learning to analyse over two years of historical Sage data, generating a 12-month sales forecast that accounts for seasonal trends and fluctuations.
Based on these predictions, it identifies when your stock levels are projected to fall below your defined reorder points and calculates the exact quantities needed to maintain optimal stock levels—so you can plan purchases with confidence and avoid costly shortages.

Pallets - Palletised Stock Management & Movement ➕

Receive stock directly onto pallets and print a unique barcode that identifies all items stored on each pallet—including mixed goods and batch combinations. ConnX Stock gives you full visibility of pallet contents and allows you to move entire pallets between locations with a single scan.
Easily dispatch mixed-goods pallets against sales orders, improving warehouse efficiency and traceability.

Back Orders - Link Sales orders to the associated Purchase order ➕

Streamline Order Fulfilment with Linked Sales and Purchase Orders
Easily link Sage Purchase Orders to the corresponding Sales Orders, giving you full visibility of demand and supply in one seamless workflow.
Get notified the moment goods are received that are tied to back orders, so you can act quickly and fulfill customer demand without delays.
Manage and allocate Sales Orders directly within ConnX Stock—no need to switch between multiple systems or duplicate efforts. This integrated approach speeds up order processing, reduces administrative overhead, and minimizes the risk of missed shipments.
By keeping Sales and Purchase Orders connected, your team gains better control over inventory, improves order accuracy, and enhances customer satisfaction through faster, more reliable fulfilment.

Projects - Scan barcodes to issue allocations to Sage Projects ➕

With ConnX Stock, managing project-based inventory is simple and accurate. Allocate stock automatically from purchase orders or directly from available inventory, ensuring materials are assigned exactly where they’re needed. Issue items to projects using handheld devices for fast, error-free updates—even on the shop floor.
ConnX Stock helps you stay on top of project costs by tracking every movement of materials in real time. Whether it's planned allocation or ad-hoc adjustments, all stock usage is recorded and reflected instantly in your Sage 50 project activity. This gives you a clear, up-to-date view of material consumption, avoids budget overruns, and supports tighter financial control across your operations.

Loading & Delivery - Vehicle load planning and delivery management including POD ➕

With ConnX Stock, delivery planning is streamlined and efficient. Easily add orders to the delivery schedule directly from the sales order screen, assigning a driver and delivery date with just a few clicks. Plan your loading sequence to ensure goods are packed in delivery order, reducing handling time and simplifying drop-offs.
During delivery, scan items to confirm they’ve been delivered and capture proof of delivery with a digital signature. All records are automatically stored and linked to the order history, giving you a clear audit trail and faster customer service.

PO Creation - Multi supplier Purchase Order Generation ➕

Simplify Purchasing with Powerful Supplier and Pricing Management
Create Purchase Orders while instantly viewing full PO history—giving you the context you need to make informed decisions without switching screens.
Easily record and manage multiple supplier part numbers and pricing for a single item, all in one central location. Maintain clarity when sourcing from different suppliers, even if each uses their own unique identifiers.
Build comprehensive supplier price lists for Sage, including support for volume-based discounts, spend thresholds, and supplier-specific pricing rules. Manage special terms and conditions with ease, and ensure Sage reflects the most accurate cost and supplier information.
With this level of control and visibility, your procurement process becomes faster, more accurate, and better aligned with your supplier relationships.

SO Creation - Enhanced Sales Order Management ➕

Smarter Sales Order Management with Instant Customer Insight
Create Sales Orders while simultaneously viewing full customer order history—right on the same screen. No need to switch windows or chase down past records.
Quickly reference Sage customer-specific pricing from the relevant price list, ensuring accurate quotes and consistent pricing every time.
With all the information you need in one place, you can serve customers faster, reduce errors, and improve order accuracy—boosting both efficiency and customer satisfaction.

GS1 Barcode - Utilise barcodes which contain multiple GS1 Identification keys with a single scan ➕

Capture Critical Product Data Instantly with GS1 Barcode Scanning
Automatically extract key information—such as product codes, batch numbers, and expiry or production dates—directly from scanning GS1-128 (formerly known as EAN-128) barcodes.
GS1-128 barcodes use Application Identifiers (AIs) to encode a wide range of standardized data, including:
Product identifiers (GTINs) for global product tracking
Batch or lot numbers for traceability and quality control
Expiry and best-before dates for FIFO stock rotation
Serial numbers for individual item tracking
Production dates, packaging dates, and more
This powerful capability enables rapid, accurate data entry straight into your stock records, eliminating the need for manual input or duplicated data entry.
Avoid unnecessary re-labelling of goods by capturing manufacturer-supplied barcode data at the point of receipt—saving time, reducing waste, and ensuring end-to-end traceability from supplier to customer.
With GS1 compliance, your business benefits from standardized, interoperable product identification across the entire supply chain—essential for industries with strict regulatory or traceability requirements.

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