Introduction
In the competitive world of fenestration manufacturing, efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction is essential. With increasing demand for custom designs, faster delivery, and real-time updates, traditional methods often fail to meet expectations. This is where door and window software solutions, specially designed for fenestration, have to step in. For fabricators in the windows and doors industry, adopting a modern ERP system is no longer optional; it’s essential for staying ahead.
The Case for Specialised ERP in Fenestration
Unlike general ERP systems, fenestration ERP software is designed to manage the intricacies of fabricating doors and windows—from material tracking and quotation management to production monitoring and after-sales service. It aligns with the industry’s need for precise measurements, frequent design changes, phased deliveries, and diverse product specifications.
1. Centralised Quotation Management: Speed Meets Accuracy
DW-ERP’s Quotation Module streamlines the entire proposal process. Whether you are using door design software to calculate dimensions or generating custom pricing through platforms like Logikal, quotations can be created, revised, and approved within a unified system. With version control and instant email capabilities, your sales team stays ahead of customer demands, which helps to boost the maximum number of closure rates and minimise delays.
Key Benefits:
- Send quotations in one click
- Visualise door/window positions with images
- Manage revisions with a clear version history
- Adjust payment terms as per the discussions
This is ideal for businesses offering customised fenestration products, ensuring clients receive accurate, timely, and professional quotations.
2. Seamless Project Management with Job Module
Once a quotation is approved, it seamlessly transitions into a job. This Job Module in DW-ERP consolidates all details, whether for aluminium profiles, glass, or hardware. It also handles phased jobs, a common requirement in large-scale building projects.
Core Features:
- Complete visibility of items, costs, and timelines
- Tabs for material breakdowns: profiles, accessories, hardware, and glass
- Project follow-up and milestone tracking
With ERP acting as your door and window sales software, it keeps sales, design, and production teams aligned and responsive.
3. Intelligent Procurement and Inventory Management
A significant challenge for fabricators is managing stock while juggling multiple projects. DW-ERP’s Purchase Order Module integrates innovative procurement, ensuring that stock is only ordered when needed—thanks to its real-time stock comparison feature.
Smart Procurement Highlights:
- Generate purchase orders based on actual job requirements
- Split POs by material categories
- Track full or partial receipts and rejected items
- Manage powder coating logistics with colour-specific tracking
Stock Module Capabilities:
- Maintain master records of profiles, hardware, and accessories
- Organise by location, UOMs, colours, and categories
- Reconcile system vs physical stock
- Issue and return materials seamlessly
This helps you avoid overstocking or stockouts optimises working capital, and ensures smoother project execution.
4. End-to-End Production Tracking
The Production Tracking Module offers barcode-enabled control over each step of the fabrication process. Tailored specifically for fenestration workflows, it allows you to:
- Define and customise stages like CNC, Crimping, and Installation
- Assign barcodes to individual doors/windows or profiles
- Scan using a mobile app for real-time updates
- Track delivery with detailed notes and vehicle/waybill data
This reduces delays, improves transparency, and ensures production staff and project managers are always in sync.
5. Sales and Client Relationship Management on the Go
The DW-ERP mobile app empowers sales teams with the BDL Module, which serves as a lightweight but powerful door and window sales software:
- Create inquiries from the site
- Attach images, drawings, and client details instantly
- Track status and client interactions centrally
The Production Tracking feature is also available in the app, enabling real-time scanning and updates from the workshop or field.
6. Integrated Finance and Documentation
No ERP system is complete without robust financial tools. The Finance Module allows for:
- Managing multiple cost centres
- Generating accurate invoices tied to job completion
- Issuing digital payment receipts
All financial data is linked with operational modules, ensuring complete visibility and traceability—ideal for project-based accounting.
Gaps in Traditional Door and Window Management Methods
Spreadsheets and disconnected systems cannot handle the complex, multi-stage lifecycle of a door/window project. From design iterations and powder coating specifications to inventory discrepancies and delivery mismatches, manual processes leave too much room for error. An integrated door and window software solution, such as DW-ERP, eliminates these pain points.
Conclusion
For fenestration fabricators, investing in a tailored ERP system isn’t just about improving efficiency—it’s about transforming your business. With modules built specifically for the industry’s workflows, DW-ERP functions as the ultimate door design software, sales management tool, and project execution engine rolled into one.
Whether you’re a small manufacturer looking to scale or an established firm seeking tighter control over operations, DW-ERP offers the tools needed to modernise and compete in today’s demanding market.
