Industrial Software · Wisconsin

# MES & Shop Floor Tracking

A right-sized MES: operators clock into jobs, record counts and scrap, follow instructions and see what is next, while managers watch progress live.

Also searched as: MES software small manufacturer · shop floor tracking · work order tracking manufacturing · manufacturing execution system

- **Starting at:** $3,000

- **Typical timeline:** 2–3 weeks

- **Service area:** Wisconsin & nationwide

- **Response:** Within one business day

## MES & Shop Floor Tracking for Wisconsin businesses

MES & Shop Floor Tracking from Wisconsin Tech Solutions: A right-sized MES: operators clock into jobs, record counts and scrap, follow instructions and see what is next, while managers watch progress live. We work with businesses throughout Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Appleton, Kenosha, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Wausau and the Northwoods. Pricing typically starts at $3,000, and most projects take 2–3 weeks.

### What's included

- Job clock-in and labor tracking
- Counts, scrap and reason codes
- Work instructions at each station
- Live job progress for managers
- Data back to ERP and accounting

What this can look like

A Wisconsin machine shop finally knows true job costs because labor and scrap are captured at each station.

Illustrative example of a typical project.

## Who it's for

Manufacturers, fabricators, food and beverage processors, industrial distributors, automation integrators and engineering teams.

## How it works

1. **Walk the floor:** We see the process in person and talk with operators, leads and managers.
2. **Map the data:** We find where data lives today: PLCs, machines, ERP, spreadsheets and paper.
3. **Build in phases:** Start with one line or cell, prove the value, then scale across the plant.
4. **Support every shift:** Training, documentation and support that work for first, second and third shift.

## MES & Shop Floor Tracking pricing

Pricing typically starts at $3,000, and most projects take 2–3 weeks. Every project gets a fixed quote after a free discovery call.

### What affects the cost

- Number of machines, lines and data sources
- PLC, robot and sensor connectivity (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus)
- Integration with ERP and quality systems
- Shop-floor hardware (tablets, TVs, scanners)
- Network security and segmentation

[Compare pricing for all services](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/pricing/)

## Why Wisconsin businesses choose us

Wisconsin is a manufacturing state, from machine shops in the Fox Valley to food plants on the Lakeshore and fabricators across the Milwaukee metro. We build software that fits the floor, the gloves and the shift schedule.

### Any size business

One-person shops, growing companies and large operations all get the same fast, friendly help.

### Shipping and logistics know-how

Real-time rates, label automation, perishables and freight: we have built the systems that get orders out the door.

### You own everything

Your code, domain, data and accounts stay in your name. No lock-in and no hostage situations.

### A real local developer

You work directly with the Wisconsin developers building your project, in Central Time, and they pick up the phone.

## MES & Shop Floor Tracking FAQs

### Do operators need training?

A little. We design big, simple screens for gloves and busy shifts, and train each crew in a few minutes.

### Can you connect to our PLCs and machines?

Usually, yes. We collect data through industrial protocols like OPC UA, MQTT and Modbus, or through gateways, without interfering with machine control.

### Do we need to replace our ERP?

No. We connect to your ERP and fill the gaps on the floor with focused tools.

## Related services

- [Digital Work Instructions](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/industrial-software/digital-work-instructions/): Step-by-step instructions with photos and video at every workstation, always the current version, so training is faster and mistakes drop. (From $1,500)
- [Traceability & Lot Tracking Systems](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/industrial-software/traceability-lot-tracking/): Track every lot and serial number from raw material to customer, so recalls, audits and customer questions take minutes, not days. (From $2,500)
- [Custom Manufacturing Software](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/industrial-software/manufacturing-software-development/): Software built around how your plant actually runs: job tracking, scheduling, quality, inventory and dashboards that operators and managers both like using. (From $2,500)
- [Machine Monitoring & OEE Dashboards](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/industrial-software/machine-monitoring-oee/): See every machine live: run, idle and down time, cycle counts, OEE and the reasons behind downtime, on shop-floor TVs and managers’ phones. (From $2,000)
- [Production Scheduling Software](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/industrial-software/production-scheduling-software/): Drag-and-drop production schedules that respect machines, people and materials, update in real time and show customers realistic ship dates. (From $2,500)
- [Quality Management & Inspection Software](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/industrial-software/quality-management-software/): Digital inspections, nonconformance reports, corrective actions and certificates that replace paper checklists and make audits easier. (From $2,500)

## MES & Shop Floor Tracking across Wisconsin

We work with businesses statewide, on site across much of Wisconsin and remotely everywhere.

- [Milwaukee, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/milwaukee/)
- [Wauwatosa, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/wauwatosa/)
- [West Allis, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/west-allis/)
- [Oak Creek, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/oak-creek/)
- [Waukesha, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/waukesha/)
- [Brookfield, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/brookfield/)
- [Menomonee Falls, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/menomonee-falls/)
- [West Bend, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/west-bend/)
- [Madison, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/madison/)
- [Sun Prairie, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/sun-prairie/)
- [Middleton, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/middleton/)
- [Fitchburg, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/fitchburg/)
- [Janesville, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/janesville/)
- [Beloit, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/beloit/)
- [Appleton, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/appleton/)
- [Oshkosh, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/oshkosh/)
- [Neenah, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/neenah/)
- [Fond du Lac, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/fond-du-lac/)
- [Green Bay, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/green-bay/)
- [De Pere, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/de-pere/)
- [Sheboygan, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/sheboygan/)
- [Manitowoc, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/manitowoc/)
- [Racine, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/racine/)
- [Kenosha, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/kenosha/)
- [Eau Claire, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/eau-claire/)
- [La Crosse, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/la-crosse/)
- [Wausau, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/wausau/)
- [Stevens Point, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/stevens-point/)
- [Marshfield, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/marshfield/)
- [Superior, WI](https://wisconsintechsolutions.com/wisconsin/superior/)

## Tell us what you need

Get a free, no-pressure quote from a Wisconsin development team. Tell us a little about your business and we'll reply within one business day with next steps, rough pricing and honest advice.

- Big projects and small ones are all welcome
- Fixed-price quotes, no surprise invoices
- You own your code, data and accounts
- A client portal to track progress, invoices and payments
- Serving businesses in every corner of Wisconsin

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