DBA Manufacturing

DBA Manufacturing is manufacturing planning software aimed at small manufacturers. Its maker describes it as an alternative to traditional ERP and says it has been offered since 1992. It is built to sit beside whatever accounting package a business already uses.

What DBA Manufacturing offers

• Demand-driven planning — a just-in-time planning method meant to replace manual planning and separate planning silos.
• Manufacturing accounting — handles labour and overhead costing and work-in-process tracking, with WIP accounting that adjusts itself.
• Accounting integration — passes receivables and payables vouchers and general ledger totals to the existing accounting system.
• Account Assignments screen — controls all ledger posting, so sales and shop staff never deal with accounting set-up.
• Startup Wizard — guides a company through installing the system itself.

Who it works with

Small businesses in the manufacturing sector that want to improve throughput and inventory control without hiring consultants or programmers.

Key facts

• Offered since: 1992
• Works with: any accounting system, which keeps handling payables, banking, payroll and reporting
• Implementation: self-implementation, with no custom programming or onsite training claimed as necessary