Business and accounting software for small manufacturers
See which components you need before starting a run and what the finished units carry into stock. Local Books connects material purchasing, assembly builds and stock valuation with supplier bills, payroll and the general ledger.
Make each run visible in the books
Spot material shortages before a build
Define the components for a finished part, then review shortages on a build order before committing to production. Use purchase orders and receipts to bring in the materials the run needs.
Explore assemblies and receivingFollow costs into finished goods
Post the completed assembly to record the components used and finished units produced. Review the resulting stock quantities and value before selling the finished item.
See the operating picture around production
Review supplier bills, wages and equipment expenses alongside income and stock valuation. See what you owe suppliers and how much value is carried in inventory.
Explore financial reportsExample workflow
A small manufacturer builds and values a batch of mounting kits
Plan materials for a build
Define the components for a finished part and create a build order. Review component shortages before committing to a run. Use purchase orders and receiving to bring in the stock that is actually needed.
Post the build when it’s complete
Review the quantities and costs before posting. A posted assembly build records the component stock used and the finished units produced. Follow inventory value into the books and review sales against finished stock.
Keep operating costs in sight
Record supplier bills, payroll and equipment expenses in the same company. Review the income statement, unpaid bills and stock valuation to see how production affects the business.
What production planning is covered?
Advanced Inventory supports assembly records, component shortages and build posting. Keep any separate scheduling or quality systems your operation requires.
Own your software and work in books you control
Run your business with either edition
One purchase includes a perpetual license and 12 months of eligible updates. Keep using your version and choose when to buy an optional upgrade. Both editions include the core accounting, sales, purchasing, inventory, job and payroll tools, with no per-user software fees.
Share the same company records
Desktop supports up to five office computers, including the Mac or Windows host. Server has no fixed workstation or concurrent-user limit and supports secure access across locations with the appropriate network setup. It also offers the employee portal when enabled. Staff sign in with their own permissions.
Bring the records you need
Review supported imports or start with reconciled opening balances. Your company files stay on the computer or server you manage.