Fulcrum is a cloud manufacturing platform that utilizes real-time data integration and automated job scheduling to enhance production efficiency and accuracy. By providing live updates on job costs and operational progress, it enables manufacturers to make informed decisions and optimize their workflows.
Funding
$21.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Manufacturers often struggle with fragmented data, leading to inaccurate job costing, inefficient production scheduling, and difficulty in making informed decisions. Traditional methods rely on manual data entry and disparate systems, resulting in delays and a lack of real-time visibility into operational progress.
Solution
Fulcrum is a cloud manufacturing platform that connects the shop floor with live data to enable better and faster decision-making. The platform provides real-time job tracking, automated production scheduling, and precise job costing, all within a unified system. By digitizing workflows and providing instant access to critical information, Fulcrum empowers manufacturers to optimize their operations, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency. The system connects various aspects of the manufacturing process, from BOM and routing to quality checks and logs, providing a comprehensive view of job costs and operational progress.
Target Audience
Fulcrum is designed for small to medium-sized manufacturers looking to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and gain real-time visibility into their operations.
Features
- Real-time job tracking: Push interactive instructions and pull live data from the shop floor.
- Automated production scheduling: Autoschedule parses production data to create optimal schedules, adjusting to priority changes dynamically.
- Exact job costing: Track operation progress and know precise job costs based on BOM, routings, quality checks, and logs.
- Digital job traveler: Equip operators with live information, eliminating paper-based processes.
- Integrated BOM & Routing: Import BOMs and add routing steps to quickly build items.
- Purchasing planning: Determine material needs proactively.
- Inventory management: Capture live inventory details and transaction history.
- Sales & Quoting: Create quick and profitable quotes and sales orders.
- Quality control: Track and document quality data from all aspects of the business.
- Live reports: Gain insights into business performance and identify growth opportunities.