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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



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


  1. Start a free trial with full feature access
  2. Import your equipment list from spreadsheets
  3. Set up maintenance schedules for critical equipment
  4. Add spare parts inventory with reorder points
  5. 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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