Millbase

Millbase is a system designed to help millwork businesses manage their operations more smoothly. It keeps track of jobs, where they are in the production process, and how much they cost in real time. This system makes it easier to handle inventory, deliveries, and production. The goal is to make fewer mistakes, save time, and make sure projects are finished and sent out when they should be.

Benefits

Millbase helps businesses keep a close eye on everything happening in their millwork shop. It manages everything from the warehouse to production and even installations. By bringing all jobs and parts together in one place, it removes the guesswork about whether something is ready, if parts are missing, or if there are delays in production. This leads to clear updates on the status of work, smoother transitions between different stages, and everyone on the team knowing what is happening at all times.

Key benefits include:

• Projects and Inventory:Businesses can track each project and the materials needed for it. They can set aside inventory for specific jobs, get alerts when stock is low, and know exactly how much they have on hand before starting production.
• Employee Scanning System:This system helps keep everyone on the same page. Employees scan in and out of tasks at different workstations, tracking every movement. This ensures nothing gets lost as work moves between departments.
• Real-Time Cost Tracking:The system shows the true cost of jobs as the work is being done. Time and materials are recorded for each project, which helps spot cost overruns early and protect profits.

Users of Millbase have reported significant improvements in how their businesses run. These include a 40% less time spent trying to find out job statuses, 25% fewer shortages of materials, 15% less delay in production, twice the speed in picking and staging items, 30% fewer unexpected issues on delivery days, and 20% more accurate job costing.

Use Cases

Millbase is useful for any millwork shop that wants to improve its organization and efficiency. It helps manage day-to-day operations, from the initial project planning and material ordering to the final delivery. It is beneficial for tracking the progress of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that resources are used effectively and deadlines are met.

Pricing

Millbase offers different plans to fit businesses of various sizes:

• Starter:This plan costs $499 per month, plus installation fees. It is designed for small shops looking to update their operations and includes job tracking and costing, inventory management, analytics, employee QR codes, and email support.
• Millbase Pro:This plan is $799 per month, plus installation fees. It is suitable for teams that are growing their jobs, inventory, and profit margins. It includes everything in the Starter plan, plus custom branding, a custom domain, whitelabeling, collaborative project boards, the Millbase AI Assistant, and priority support.
• Enterprise:This plan is for large companies with more than five factories. Pricing is available by contacting Millbase directly. It includes all Pro features, advanced analytics, a dedicated manager, custom integrations, and ongoing training.

Vibes

Millbase aims to help users manage their millwork operations and achieve more each day. The platform also features a blog with articles and stories from the team working on the future of software for woodworking and millwork shops.