Manufacturing operations team reviewing partner visibility, analytics, and workflow exceptions
Manufacturing Technology Engineering

The operating problem determines the service.

Metrotechs delivers Integration Engineering, Manufacturing Portals, Operational Analytics, Workflow and Exception Automation, and Custom Software Engineering. We begin with the manufacturing operating problem, then select the smallest sound service combination and supporting technology.

1manufacturing problem first
5core services
4supporting technology domains
Five Core Services

Services define the engagement.

These are the customer-facing services Metrotechs provides. ERP platforms, cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and AI tools may support the work, but they are selected inside the service—not presented as the reason for the engagement.

Permissioned partner visibility

Manufacturing Portals

Give suppliers, contract manufacturers, customers, and internal teams access to the status, records, documents, and exceptions each relationship requires.

OutcomeReplace repetitive status requests and unsafe system access with governed self-service visibility.
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Supply Chain · Supplier Portal

Supplier Portal

Build secure supplier self-service for purchase orders, ASNs, lead times, documents, exceptions, and performance records connected to governed systems.

PO ManagementASN Submission
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Ecommerce · Customer Portals

Ecommerce and Customer Portals

Build ERP-connected B2B ecommerce and customer portals for account pricing, orders, invoices, shipment status, documents, and support.

Account-Level PricingOrder History & Reordering
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Ecommerce · Dealer Portal

B2B Ecommerce and Dealer Portals

Connect contract pricing, available inventory, order entry, fulfillment status, invoices, documents, and dealer support in one governed portal.

Dealer Ordering PortalContract Pricing Engine
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Ecommerce · Dealer Ordering

Dealer Ordering Portal

Give dealers governed catalogs, search, quick ordering, account pricing, inventory visibility, and ERP-connected order workflows.

Full Catalog with SearchQuick Order by SKU
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Ecommerce · Account Self-Service

Account Self-Service

Give customers secure access to orders, invoices, returns, credit status, statements, documents, and support without exposing internal systems.

Invoice & Statement AccessOrder Tracking
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Ecommerce · Analytics

Portal Analytics & Reporting

Measure dealer performance, orders, catalog engagement, self-service adoption, and customer activity through governed portal analytics.

Dealer Performance DashboardsOrder Analytics
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Ecommerce · Inventory Visibility

Real-Time Inventory Visibility

Show governed available-to-promise inventory, allocations, warehouse availability, and expected replenishment inside dealer and customer portals.

Live ATP by WarehouseAllocation Visibility
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Ecommerce · Contract Pricing

Contract Pricing Engine

Deliver governed customer, tier, volume, promotional, and quoted pricing from ERP records to portals and commerce workflows in real time.

Customer-Specific PricingTier-Based Pricing
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Trusted manufacturing visibility

Operational Analytics

Reconcile orders, production, materials, inventory, capacity, quality, shipments, and exceptions into dependable operating views.

OutcomeGive manufacturing teams and partners a shared basis for decisions, commitments, and exception response.
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Business Decisions · Data

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

Connect and govern business data so leaders and teams can trust reporting, see operating performance, understand exceptions, and make clearer decisions.

Data Warehouse & IntegrationExecutive Dashboards
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Data Analytics · Data Warehouse

Data Warehouse & Integration

Unify ERP, WMS, CRM, portal, and operational data in a governed warehouse with monitored pipelines and analytics-ready models.

Cloud Data WarehouseERP Data Integration
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Data Analytics · Demand Forecasting

Demand Forecasting Analytics

Forecast demand by product, customer, and channel using historical orders and current signals, with governed inputs and planner visibility.

Historical Pattern AnalysisML Forecast Models
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Legacy Modernization · Data Migration

Data Migration & Validation

Migrate historical data through mapping, cleansing, format conversion, reconciliation, and validation before the destination becomes authoritative.

Data ProfilingMapping & Transformation
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Data Analytics · Dashboards

Executive Dashboards

Build governed dashboards for revenue, margin, inventory, delivery, production, and exceptions using the appropriate reporting platform.

Revenue & Margin DashboardsInventory & Supply Chain
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Data Analytics · Inventory

Inventory Optimization Analytics

Set safety stock, reorder points, and inventory priorities from governed demand, lead-time, service-level, and warehouse data.

Safety Stock OptimizationReorder Point Calculation
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Data Analytics · Self-Service

Self-Service Reporting

Give business teams governed data models and reporting tools so they can answer operating questions without rebuilding definitions in spreadsheets.

Governed Data ModelsDrag-and-Drop Report Building
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Data · AI Foundation

AI Data Foundation

Design governed master data and connected ERP, PIM, WMS, and operational records that analytics, portals, automation, and AI can use reliably.

Data Architecture DesignMaster Data Cleansing
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Controlled manufacturing action

Workflow & Exception Automation

Route documents, approvals, alerts, ownership, escalation, and follow-up around defined manufacturing rules and human control points.

OutcomeMove repeatable work out of inboxes, spreadsheets, and disconnected handoffs with governed controls.
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Operational Prerequisite · Process Automation

Business Process Automation

Automate order entry, invoicing, inventory allocation, fulfillment, and approvals while preserving controls, ownership, and exception handling.

Order Processing AutomationInvoice & AP Automation
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Process Automation · Documents

Automated Document Generation

Generate governed quotes, orders, pick tickets, bills of lading, invoices, packing slips, and customer documents from approved system records.

Quote & Proposal GenerationOrder & Fulfillment Documents
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Process Automation · Exception Management

Exception Management Automation

Detect and route backorders, pricing mismatches, credit holds, shipping delays, and other exceptions to accountable owners with clear escalation.

Automated Exception DetectionException Classification & Priority
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Process Automation · Inventory Allocation

Inventory Allocation Engine

Apply governed allocation rules across warehouses, channels, customers, and priorities with auditable decisions connected to ERP inventory.

Rules-Based Allocation LogicMulti-Warehouse Allocation
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Process Automation · Invoice & AP

Invoice & AP Automation

Automate invoice intake, matching, approvals, exceptions, posting, and audit evidence across procurement, receiving, finance, and ERP records.

Automated Three-Way MatchingInvoice Data Extraction
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Process Automation · Order Processing

Order Processing Automation

Capture orders from EDI, email, portals, and other channels, validate them against business rules, and route clean records into ERP workflows.

Multi-Channel Order CaptureDocument Parsing & Extraction
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Supply Chain · Procurement

Procurement Automation

Automate purchase requests, purchase orders, approvals, demand signals, spend controls, supplier communication, and procurement exceptions.

MRP-Driven PO GenerationReorder Point Automation
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Process Automation · Workflows

Workflow & Approval Automation

Route approvals by role, value, risk, and operating rules with escalation, service levels, audit history, and accountable ownership.

Role-Based RoutingEscalation & SLA Tracking
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Operations · Supply Chain

Supply Chain Digitization

Connect supplier portals, procurement, shipment tracking, warehouse workflows, inventory visibility, and exceptions across the supply network.

Supplier PortalProcurement Automation
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Operations · Shipment Tracking

Real-Time Shipment Tracking

Connect carrier events, inbound and outbound shipment status, delays, delivery confirmation, alerts, and ownership across the order flow.

Multi-Carrier TrackingInbound Visibility
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Operations · Warehouse Orchestration

Warehouse Orchestration

Coordinate inventory visibility, allocation, transfers, cross-dock routing, replenishment, and available-to-promise records across locations.

Network-Wide Inventory VisibilityIntelligent Allocation
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Operations · Demand-Supply Matching

Demand-Supply Matching

Connect forecasts, orders, inventory, procurement, capacity, and production plans so teams can identify shortages and excess earlier.

Demand Signal IntegrationSupply Capacity Modeling
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Capability beyond packaged products

Custom Software Engineering

Build and modernize the applications, services, interfaces, and operating tools that standard products cannot provide cleanly.

OutcomeFill the exact manufacturing capability gap while preserving operational continuity and ownership.
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Digital Transformation · Software Development

Custom Software Development for Complex Operations

Build the manufacturing applications, workflows, portals, interfaces, and operating tools that packaged products cannot provide cleanly.

Dealer & Customer PortalsOperations & Workflow Tools
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Operational Prerequisite · Legacy Modernization

Legacy System Modernization

Modernize legacy ERP and custom systems through governed APIs, staged replacement, data migration, validation, and controlled operating continuity.

System Assessment & DocumentationAPI Layer Development
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Legacy Modernization · Assessment

System Assessment & Documentation

Document legacy business logic, data structures, integrations, dependencies, risks, ownership, and realistic modernization options.

Business Logic ExtractionData Model Documentation
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Legacy Modernization · Parallel Running

Parallel Running

Run old and new systems together, reconcile critical records and workflows, and cut over only after the replacement proves operating readiness.

Dual ProcessingAutomated Reconciliation
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Legacy Modernization · Migration Strategy

Phased Migration Strategy

Replace legacy capabilities in controlled stages with defined interfaces, validation, rollback, ownership, and operating acceptance criteria.

Module DecompositionMigration Sequencing
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Legacy Modernization · Knowledge Transfer

Knowledge Transfer

Document system logic, workflows, support procedures, ownership, and recovery while preparing the client team to operate and improve the solution.

Role-Based TrainingHands-On Workshops
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ERP · Odoo Development

Odoo Custom Development

Extend Odoo where configuration cannot meet a documented requirement, with governed scope, testing, documentation, support, and upgrade planning.

Custom Module DevelopmentOdoo Studio Extensions
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ERP · Odoo Customization

Odoo Customization

Close targeted Odoo fit gaps through configuration, fields, workflows, views, reports, and access rules while preserving supportability and upgrade options.

Module Configuration & TuningCustom Fields & Models
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Used inside a defined service engagement

Supporting Technology and Specialized Services

Technology-specific and specialized services used when a core Metrotechs service requires platform, infrastructure, data, AI, or modernization work.

OutcomeKeep supporting technology subordinate to the manufacturing service and operating outcome it enables.
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Business Systems · ERP

ERP Selection & Implementation

Document the operating model, select an ERP that fits, and implement the records, workflows, integrations, controls, and reporting the business needs.

What fit analysis should coverHow to evaluate vendor demos honestly
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ERP Fit Analysis

ERP Fit Analysis

Choose an ERP path from business goals, workflows, records, controls, integration needs, investment realities, and implementation risk—not vendor...

Workflow-to-Module MappingCustom Module Scoping
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ERP Data Migration

ERP Data Migration & Cleansing

Prepare, cleanse, govern, and validate customer, product, vendor, pricing, inventory, transaction, and financial records for a new ERP.

Data Audit & ProfilingMaster Data Cleansing
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ERP Configuration & Development

ERP Module Configuration

Configure inventory, production, purchasing, sales, finance, and quality modules; add custom development only for documented fit gaps.

Production Module SetupInventory & Warehouse Configuration
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ERP Go-Live

ERP Go-Live Governance

Protect orders, inventory, finance, customers, and employees through ERP cutover with rehearsals, readiness gates, rollback decisions, and stabilization.

Cutover PlanningRollback Strategy
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ERP Post-Launch Optimization

ERP Post-Launch Optimization

Stabilize ERP adoption, records, workflows, configuration, and reporting, then measure whether the investment is improving the operation.

KPI Monitoring & BenchmarkingEdge Case Resolution
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Business Workflows · AI

AI Agents & Agentic Platforms

Use governed AI agents to handle repetitive workflow steps, surface evidence, support decisions, and escalate exceptions with human oversight.

Commerce AgentPricing & Margin Agent
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AI & Machine Learning · Demand Forecasting

AI Demand Forecasting

Forecast demand by SKU, customer, and channel from governed order history, seasonality, and approved signals connected to planning and purchasing.

SKU-Level Demand ModelsSeasonality & Trend Detection
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AI & Machine Learning · Pricing Optimization

AI Pricing Optimization

Support governed pricing decisions using cost, customer, competition, and inventory data within approved commercial rules and review thresholds.

Dynamic Price ModelingMargin Protection Rules
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AI & Machine Learning · Order Routing

Intelligent Order Routing

Recommend order routing across warehouses and fulfillment channels using inventory, cost, service, and operating rules with human oversight.

Multi-Factor Routing OptimizationReal-Time Inventory Visibility
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AI & Machine Learning · Document Intelligence

AI Document Intelligence

Extract governed data from purchase orders, invoices, RFQs, specifications, and bills of lading for review and downstream workflows.

Purchase Order ExtractionInvoice Processing
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Business Continuity · Cloud

Cloud Migration and Modernization

Move business-critical systems to cloud infrastructure with dependencies, security, recovery, cost, ownership, and operating continuity designed in.

Cloud Architecture DesignMigration Planning
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Digital Transformation · AI

AI & Machine Learning

Apply AI to governed data and workflows for forecasting, pricing, documents, reporting, exception handling, service support, and order routing.

Demand ForecastingMaintenance Work-Order Intelligence
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Cloud Migration · Architecture

Cloud Architecture Design

Design secure public, private, or hybrid cloud architecture for ERP, databases, integrations, portals, files, and custom applications.

Workload Assessment & SizingNetwork Architecture
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Cloud Migration · Data

Cloud Data Migration

Move databases, files, archives, and application data to cloud platforms with staged transfer, integrity validation, reconciliation, and recovery.

Database MigrationFile System Migration
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Cloud Migration · Planning

Cloud Migration Planning

Map dependencies, choose a strategy for each workload, sequence migration waves, and define cutover, validation, rollback, and ownership.

Dependency MappingMigration Strategy per Workload
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Flagship Solution · Independent Engineering

Contract Manufacturing Visibility

Independent Contract Manufacturing Visibility engineering across fragmented systems and external production networks.

Shared operating signalsGoverned integration architecture
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Cloud · Security & Compliance

Cloud Security & Compliance

Design cloud identity, encryption, network segmentation, backup, recovery, logging, and evidence around applicable security requirements.

Identity & Access ManagementNetwork Security
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Cloud · Cost Optimization

Cloud Cost Optimization

Align cloud capacity, commitments, scaling, storage, monitoring, and ownership with actual workloads, resilience needs, and operating cost.

Instance Right-SizingReserved Capacity Planning
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Cloud · Managed Operations

Cloud Managed Operations

Operate cloud workloads through monitoring, patching, backup validation, incident response, recovery testing, and accountable support.

24/7 Infrastructure MonitoringPatch Management
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Operations · Last-Mile Visibility

Last-Mile Delivery Visibility

Connect shipment status, delivery appointments, notifications, proof of delivery, exceptions, and customer visibility across the final mile.

End-to-End Delivery TrackingProof of Delivery Capture
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ERP · Odoo Implementation

Odoo Implementation

Implement Odoo from the business roadmap, with governed workflows, records, integrations, adoption, cutover, and measurable operating outcomes.

Operational Fit AssessmentModule Selection & Configuration
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ERP · Odoo Migration

Odoo Migration

Move to Odoo or upgrade an existing environment while protecting business records, history, integrations, open work, user readiness, and operating...

Legacy ERP to Odoo MigrationOdoo Version Upgrades
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ERP · Odoo Support

Odoo Support & Maintenance

Keep Odoo dependable after launch through issue ownership, monitoring, maintenance, adoption support, controlled change, and continuous improvement.

Helpdesk & Issue ResolutionPerformance Monitoring & Tuning
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Manufacturing Problem To Engineering

Use the technology the operating evidence calls for.

A manufacturer may need a few integrations and Power BI, a partner portal and data platform, an extension to Oracle or Epicor, or a controlled ERP modernization. Metrotechs engineers the appropriate response without turning the technology into the engagement's purpose.