Production and quoting systems between Excel and ERP

The operating core

What this looks like in real operations

Apslo builds practical operations systems for businesses that outgrew Excel but do not need SAP or NetSuite. We design the operational core, quoting, production, stock, and deliveries, and stop before the complexity that kills SME ERP projects.

Every Apslo system was built inside a real production environment, not a spec document.

In practice

Accurate quotes based on real production logic.
Fewer manual handovers between office and shop floor.
Faster decisions based on live data, not assumptions.
Less rework caused by missing or outdated information.

Typical outcomes

Faster and more reliable quoting.
Clearer production priorities.
Fewer errors from copy-paste workflows.
Lower day-to-day operational friction.

Less firefighting. More control. More time for sales and growth.

Where to start with Apslo

Three ways to work with us

Most manufacturers start with a fixed-fee audit, then take the step that fits. Same operator throughout, from the first call to the running system.

Rung 1 · Start here

Production Visibility Audit

from 690 EUR · fixed fee

A short, fixed-fee review of how work really flows through your shop. You get a clear map of where jobs stall and a practical plan to fix it.

For: owners not ready to commit to software yet, who want the problem diagnosed first.

Book an audit

Most start here

Rung 2 · The core

Board Setup

from 980 EUR setup + subscription

We set up Board on your real jobs so your team updates from the floor and everyone sees what is in progress, blocked, and done. Live in days, not months.

For: shops running many orders at once that need visibility now.

Set up Board

Rung 3 · When Board is not enough

Custom Build

from 4,900 EUR · fixed scope

When off-the-shelf does not fit, we build a tailored tool around your exact workflow: quoting, stock, deliveries, or an integration Board does not cover.

For: operations with a specific problem no standard product solves.

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Every path can lead to the next. An audit often ends in a Board setup; a Board setup can grow into a custom build. Integration and a Care Plan are available once you are running.

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Why Apslo

Why companies choose Apslo

We work inside real production environments, not theoretical models. Before building anything, we learn how quoting, production, and installation actually flow through your business, then design systems that fit your reality instead of forcing your team into generic software patterns.

Reflect real quoting and production logic.
Support bespoke and high-variation work.
Remain usable as your processes change.
Stop before ERP complexity takes over.

Practical control without overengineering. We do not sell frameworks or promises, we build systems teams actually use.

Reference implementations

Built around your problem

Most engagements start with a problem we have not seen in exactly this shape before. The systems below started that way. If your operation needs something different, the right move is usually a focused conversation, not a quote form.

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Popular

Board — visual production & order tracking

A production and order status board that shows what is in progress, what is blocked, and what is done. Your team updates progress from the mobile app, and clients see live status from a tracking link.

Assess your readiness to move beyond Excel

Find out how prepared your company is to replace spreadsheet-based quoting and production workflows with a tailored operational system. Request a free assessment questionnaire.

FAQ

Common questions

When should we move off spreadsheets for production?

When several jobs run at once, priorities change daily, and the real status of an order lives in someone's head or a chat group. If you are walking the floor to answer "where is my order", a system will pay for itself quickly. If one person still holds every job in their head, you probably do not need us yet.

Do we need a full ERP like SAP or NetSuite?

Usually not. Most small and mid-sized manufacturers only need the operational core: quoting, production, stock and deliveries. Apslo builds that core and stops before the complexity that makes ERP projects fail.

How does an engagement start?

Most clients start with a fixed-fee Production Visibility Audit. We map how work really flows through your shop, find where jobs stall, and give you a practical plan and a clear next step.

What is Board?

Board is Apslo's live production and order tracking system. It shows what is in progress, blocked and done, your team updates progress from the floor on mobile, and clients can see status from a tracking link.

How long does it take to get up and running?

A production board setup is typically live and adopted within days, not months, because we configure it to your real workflow and train your team rather than handing over generic software.

Can it fit our existing tools and process?

Yes. We design around your real quoting and production logic and can integrate with the systems you already use, so data stays in sync without double entry.

Contact

Get in touch

Tell us where production is getting stuck. We usually reply within a day.