Total ETO : Software for ETO Workshop Management

Total ETO is a specialized workshop and project management software designed for Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturers, particularly in industries like custom machinery, automation systems, industrial equipment, and specialized fabrication. Built to handle the complexity of one-off and low-volume projects, Total ETO integrates engineering, purchasing, production, inventory, and costing workflows into a single system tailored to project-based manufacturing environments.

Unlike traditional ERP systems, Total ETO is designed around the iterative and collaborative nature of ETO workflows—where engineering drives procurement and production, and every job is unique. The system helps streamline operations from design to delivery, with a focus on material planning, BOM integration, project costing, and supplier coordination.

What are the main features of Total ETO?

Project-driven BOM and engineering integration

Total ETO enables seamless collaboration between engineering and production, supporting real-time updates to BOMs and project changes.

• Automatically generate BOMs from CAD systems (SolidWorks, Inventor)
• Live updates to BOMs as engineering revisions are made
• Multi-level BOM management with grouping and tagging
• Link parts, assemblies, and tasks directly to project timelines

Purchasing and supplier coordination

The software offers advanced procurement tools tailored to ETO timelines and engineering dependencies.

• Generate purchase requisitions directly from project BOMs
• Track parts availability and lead times in real time
• Group and prioritize orders across projects
• Maintain detailed supplier records and performance metrics

Work order management and shop floor visibility

Total ETO supports detailed work order planning, helping manage fabrication and assembly processes based on actual project status.

• Work order creation linked to specific project components
• Real-time updates from the shop floor
• Resource planning by machine, department, or team
• Visual tracking of production progress and delivery dates

Inventory and material planning

Designed for low-volume, high-complexity production, the system allows material planning and usage tracking on a per-project basis.

• Project-specific inventory allocation
• Track stock consumption and replenishment by task or assembly
• Material availability linked to engineering status
• Integration with lot/serial tracking if needed

Costing and reporting tools

Total ETO offers tools for real-time costing and project profitability analysis, crucial for ETO manufacturers operating on tight margins.

• Real-time tracking of material, labor, and subcontractor costs
• Compare estimated vs. actual costs at any project stage
• Dynamic reporting by project, customer, or department
• Exportable data for financial integration

Why choose Total ETO?

• Purpose-built for Engineer-to-Order manufacturers, not a generic ERP
• Seamless integration with engineering tools and CAD systems
• Real-time visibility across procurement, production, and costing
• Improved collaboration between departments in complex projects
• Trusted by custom manufacturers for its focus on ETO-specific workflows

Total ETO is especially well-suited for companies that build complex, one-off products requiring close coordination between design, procurement, and production teams—delivering the control and flexibility that traditional ERP systems often lack in ETO environments.