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Manufacturing Production Scheduling Software

Production planning built for how you make

Spreadsheets weren't built for production scheduling — but Craftybase was. Plan your production runs, track materials through manufacturing, and know exactly what to make next. Built for small manufacturers who need real production planning without the enterprise price tag.

Production scheduling

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Production scheduling built for makers

No bloated enterprise features. No warehouse-focused tools you'll never touch. Just the production planning you actually need to run a small manufacturing business — and nothing more.

Multi-level recipes and BoMs

Your candle isn't just wax — it's wax, fragrance, dye, and a wick. Build recipes with as many layers as you need, and Craftybase figures out the rest.

Orders flow in automatically

Connect your sales channels and watch orders appear. Craftybase tells you what to make, deducts materials when you do, and keeps everything in sync.

Full batch traceability

Track lot numbers from supplier to customer. If something goes wrong, pull a recall report in seconds — not hours digging through records.

Know what to make, when to make it, and what you need to get it done.
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Plan production runs that actually work

Got 50 orders to fill and a craft fair this weekend? Craftybase helps you figure out what to make first, what materials you'll need, and whether you have enough on hand. Plan your production schedule, assign manufacture orders, and track progress — without the spreadsheet gymnastics.

Always know what you have on hand

No more digging through bins or guessing if you have enough wax for tomorrow's pour. Craftybase shows you exactly what's in stock — materials and finished goods — updated automatically as you manufacture and sell. When something's running low, you'll know before it becomes a problem.

Material inventory tracking

Track every batch, every lot

Need to know which batch of fragrance oil went into which candles? Or trace a soap batch back to its supplier? Craftybase tracks lot numbers, expiry dates, and supplier info from purchase to sale. If you ever need to pull a product, you'll have the answers in seconds — not hours.

See what's actually making you money

That bestselling product? It might not be as profitable as you think once you factor in materials, labor, and overhead. Craftybase calculates your true costs and margins automatically — so you can spot the winners, fix the losers, and price with confidence.

Reports and analytics for small manufacturing business

Built to Scale With You

Start small, grow big

Whether you're scheduling 10 production runs a week or 1,000, Craftybase handles it. Start with the basics and add more as you need it — no pressure to upgrade before you're ready.

No long-term contracts. No features you'll never use. Just the production scheduling tools you need to run your manufacturing business — at a price that makes sense.

The automatic deduction of materials during manufacturing is a HUGE time saver and a guarantee of accurate inventory that I deeply appreciate.

Sarah Bingham
Sarah Bingham
Who Scent You

Tracking expenses, materials, recipes, and orders all in one place is the reason my business was able to grow from a 'hobby' to a full-fledged enterprise.

Homero Gonzalez
Homero Gonzalez
Harmacy Hot Sauce Co.

Craftybase makes it easy to create my formulas and automatically calculates what I need to use, when to re-order, how much it costs me to make my products, and so much more. I literally could not function without it!

Samantha
Samantha
Willow WaxCraft

I'm impressed with the ability to track minute quantities of essential oils and other materials used in multiple products. I love the conversion from purchase to tracking units, and love the ability to make components and recipes.

Elise Wishlow
Elise Wishlow
Press & Still

Being able to manage our inventory and accurately assess our cost of goods has allowed us to scale our business with confidence.

Jennifer Biagioni
Jennifer Biagioni
Creation Skin LLC

Craftybase frees up my time to focus more on customer engagement and driving sells. It's basically 50 spreadsheets and two employees all wrapped up into one easy to use platform.

Nathan Tanner
Nathan Tanner
Labor & Mirth

Craftybase has given me the tools amp; resources to accurately track my materials, recipes, and inventory. I love that I can build out my recipes and make adjustments to see my cost in real time.

Tiffany Jensen
Tiffany Jensen
Desert Bath Company

Craftybase allows us to be lean with our materials inventory so we won't have any overage of inventory. It provides a great easy-to-use analysis of COGS to help us better manage our margins.

Duke Ahrens
Duke Ahrens
Cirque Colors

We do not know what we would do without this application. Spreadsheets and confusing documents is a thing of the past now!

Kahne
Kahne
Aerie Lane

My favourite feature is the software's ability to calculate the cost of our products in real-time, taking into account the increase in the costs of raw materials.

Lina Andreas
Lina Andreas
Baba's Soapery

Tried several systems and Craftybase is the only one, that covers all our needs, including the analysis of the sales and planning for the future.

Balazs Lengyel
Balazs Lengyel
BoardGameSet

Craftybase helps me keep my sales automatically entered into my system so that I can get on with doing the fun part: the creative products I make!

Kitty
Kitty
Oh Crumbs Bakery

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is production scheduling software?
Production scheduling software helps you plan what to make, when to make it, and in what order. Instead of juggling spreadsheets and sticky notes, you get a clear view of your production queue, material requirements, and order deadlines — all in one place. For small manufacturers, it's the difference between chaos and control.
Is my business big enough for production scheduling software?
If you're making products from raw materials — even just a few dozen a week — you're big enough. In fact, the earlier you start, the easier it is. Many makers wait until they're drowning in orders before looking for help. By then, they've already lost time (and money) to disorganized production. We also offer a free production spreadsheet template if you want to start simple.
How is Craftybase different from other manufacturing scheduling software?
Most production planning software is built for factories with hundreds of employees and complex ERP systems. Craftybase is built for makers — people who manufacture candles, soaps, cosmetics, jewelry, and other handmade goods. We understand recipes, batches, and the reality of small-batch production. No enterprise pricing, no features you'll never use.
Does Craftybase work with my sales channels?
Yes — we connect with Etsy, Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce, Faire, Square, and more. Orders flow in automatically, and Craftybase helps you figure out what to make next. When you complete production, your stock levels update across all channels.
Can I track costs and calculate COGS?
Absolutely. Craftybase tracks your material costs, labor, and overhead — then calculates your true Cost of Goods Sold for every product. You can even sync your COGS and inventory valuations to QuickBooks if you're on our Growth plan.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — every plan comes with a 14-day free trial. No credit card needed. You can bring in your existing data, connect your sales channels, and see if Craftybase fits the way you work before you commit.

Read more: A Guide to Production Planning & Scheduling for Small Manufacturers →

Sell Everywhere, Manage in One Place

Connected where it counts

If you're selling on Etsy, Shopify, Amazon, and your own website — you already know the pain of keeping stock straight across all of them. Craftybase pulls in orders from all your channels, tells you what to make, and keeps your stock levels in sync. No more spreadsheet chaos.

And if you're tired of copying numbers into QuickBooks at month-end? We sync your COGS and inventory valuations directly — so you can skip the manual journal entries and get back to making.

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