What is ProShop?
ProShop is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system purpose-built for manufacturing businesses, particularly machine shops. Developed by machinists and shop owners with firsthand industry experience, this platform eliminates paper-based processes, silos, and manual workflows to help businesses operate more efficiently and profitably.
The system provides a centralized ecosystem where all job data—including setup sheets, tool lists, drawings, and inventory—resides in one connected, paperless hub. With features like real-time scheduling, built-in quality tools, and job tracking, ProShop keeps entire teams aligned to complete more jobs on time and within budget. The platform is tailored for various manufacturing workflows, from complex assemblies to high-mix, low-volume parts, offering flexibility to adapt to specific business needs.
Features
- Estimating & Quoting: Win more jobs with faster, more accurate quotes by eliminating manual errors and leveraging historical data
- Sales & Work Orders: Turn purchase orders into production-ready work orders in seconds with auto-filled BOMs and QC specs
- Visual Work Instructions: Deliver step-by-step, media-rich instructions to reduce errors by up to 90% and cut onboarding time in half
- Shop Floor Management & Scheduling: Optimize workflows and reduce downtime with real-time insights and dynamic scheduling
- Quality Systems Management & Inspection: Digitize inspections, automate non-conformance reports, and maintain full traceability for audit readiness
- Inventory & Material Planning: Track inventory in real-time and align material planning with production to prevent shortages or overstocking
- Job Costing & Financial Data: Monitor live job costs, identify margin leaks, and make smarter bidding decisions with real-time financial insights
Use Cases
- Streamlining manufacturing processes for machine shops
- Improving on-time delivery rates through better scheduling
- Reducing setup times and optimizing labor efficiency
- Maintaining compliance with industry regulations (aerospace, defense, medical, space)
- Digitizing quality control processes and inspection data
- Centralizing product data management to eliminate tribal knowledge
- Managing inventory and material planning more effectively
- Tracking job costs and financial performance in real-time
FAQs
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How is ProShop different from other ERP software vendors?
ProShop was originally built in-house to run a CNC machine shop, so it's designed by manufacturers with deep shop-floor insight and hands-on expertise specifically for manufacturing teams. -
Is cloud the only option for ProShop?
No, ProShop is flexible. You can host it in the cloud on secure servers or choose an on-premise setup. Either way, it's 100% web-based with zero desktop installs required. -
How secure is my data on ProShop?
ProShop uses encryption, secure servers, and routine backups to protect your information and ensure it's safe from unauthorized access or data loss. -
What kind of support does ProShop offer?
You'll have access to customer support, self-guided learning through ProShop Academy, a dedicated customer portal, and in-app chat directly to the support team. -
How long does it take to implement ProShop?
Implementation timelines vary, but most shops are up and running in a few weeks. The team works closely with you to tailor the process to your needs.
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Average Response Time
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