Stageholder for Manufacturing
Stageholder for Manufacturing
Overview
Manufacturing companies rely on expensive machinery, tools, and materials to produce their products. Stageholder helps manufacturers track equipment, manage spare parts inventory, and reduce downtime through preventive maintenance.
Key Challenges We Solve
Equipment Downtime
The Problem: Unexpected equipment failures halt production, causing delays and lost revenue.
How Stageholder Helps:
- Schedule preventive maintenance based on time or usage (hours, cycles)
- Receive alerts before equipment is due for service
- Track maintenance history to identify problem machines
- Reduce unplanned downtime by up to 40%
Tool & Equipment Tracking
The Problem: Tools and portable equipment move around the facility, making them hard to locate.
How Stageholder Helps:
- Assign tools to operators or workstations
- Track check-in/check-out with barcode scanning
- Know exactly who has which equipment
- Reduce time spent looking for tools
Spare Parts Inventory
The Problem: Running out of critical spare parts causes extended downtime. Overstocking ties up capital.
How Stageholder Helps:
- Track spare parts inventory in real-time
- Set minimum stock levels for critical parts
- Receive automatic low-stock alerts
- Generate purchase orders with one click
- Right-size inventory to reduce carrying costs
Compliance & Audits
The Problem: Tracking equipment calibration, safety inspections, and certifications is time-consuming.
How Stageholder Helps:
- Schedule recurring inspections and calibrations
- Document compliance activities with photos and notes
- Generate audit reports instantly
- Never miss a required inspection
How Manufacturers Use Stageholder
Production Equipment
- Track CNC machines, lathes, presses, and assembly equipment
- Record model, serial number, purchase date, and cost
- Calculate depreciation for financial reporting
- Monitor utilization rates
Tooling & Fixtures
- Manage cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, and molds
- Track tool life and replacement schedules
- Assign to work centers or operators
- Monitor tool usage and costs
Material Handling Equipment
- Track forklifts, conveyors, and cranes
- Schedule required inspections (OSHA compliance)
- Monitor maintenance and repair costs
- Plan equipment replacements
Spare Parts & MRO Supplies
- Maintain optimal stock levels
- Track which parts go with which machines
- Auto-reorder when stock is low
- Manage multiple storage locations
Safety Equipment
- Track fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, PPE
- Schedule required inspections
- Document compliance activities
- Generate safety audit reports
Real Results
"Before Stageholder, we'd lose 2-3 hours per week just looking for tools. Now we know exactly where everything is."
— Operations Manager, Precision Manufacturing Co.
Typical outcomes for manufacturing customers:
- 40% reduction in unplanned downtime
- 25% reduction in spare parts inventory costs
- 90% faster equipment audits
- 50% less time spent searching for tools
Recommended Plan for Manufacturing
Small Manufacturers (1 facility, <50 employees)
Professional Plan — Covers assets, inventory, and basic maintenance needs
Mid-Size Manufacturers (Multiple lines or facilities)
Business Plan — Full CMMS functionality, API for ERP integration
Large Manufacturers (Multiple facilities, complex operations)
Enterprise Plan — Unlimited scale, custom integrations, dedicated support
Key Features for Manufacturing
Feature | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
Preventive Maintenance | Reduce unplanned downtime |
Spare Parts Inventory | Never run out of critical parts |
Barcode/QR Scanning | Fast, accurate data entry |
Work Orders | Assign and track maintenance tasks |
Mobile App | Access on the shop floor |
Depreciation Tracking | Accurate financial reporting |
Custom Fields | Track manufacturing-specific data |
API Access | Integrate with ERP/MES systems |
Common Integrations
- ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite
- Accounting: QuickBooks, Xero
- MES Systems: Via API/webhooks
- SCADA/PLC: Via custom integration (Enterprise)
Getting Started
- Start a free trial with full feature access
- Import your equipment list from spreadsheets
- Set up maintenance schedules for critical equipment
- Add spare parts inventory with reorder points
- Train your team with our quick-start guides
Questions?
- Chat with us — we have experience with manufacturing customers
- Schedule a demo — see how other manufacturers use Stageholder
- Email: sales@stageholder.com
Updated on: 24/12/2025
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