FireFlight Module – Materials Management
// MODULE: MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Specialized Inventory Tracking for Lumber, Sheet Goods, and Core Shop Materials
The Materials Management module provides a refined inventory system tailored for handling raw materials like lumber, plywood, laminates, and banding. It expands on the Materials & Parts List module by incorporating board feet, grain direction, cuts, yield tracking, and material substitution rules—everything a modern shop needs to stay accurate and efficient.
Core Features
- Material-Specific Tracking: Monitor sheet sizes, lengths, thicknesses, and board foot counts
- Inventory by Species & Grade: Categorize and report by wood type, finish, and material quality
- Grain Direction Handling: Ensure proper alignment for cabinetry, veneers, and structural components
- Yield Optimization: Track waste and leftover materials post-cut to maximize usage
- Substitution Rules: Automatically swap materials by spec or availability to avoid delays
- Bin & Zone Assignment: Define storage locations across shop bays or facilities
Used In
- Woodshops & cabinet manufacturing operations
- Sheet metal and panel-based fabrication workflows
- Construction material supply tracking
- Template-driven project deployments requiring precise materials
Optional Integrations
- 📦 Materials & Parts List – Populate or deplete parts lists based on raw material usage
- 🧾 Invoices & Quotes – Pull material costs into client estimates and billing
- 📦 Inventory Control – Maintain unified stock levels across consumables and raw goods
- 🪚 Cutlist Manager – Link yield tracking to actual cut layouts and optimize material usage
Your project is only as accurate as your materials are measured.
This module keeps your shop stocked, your plans aligned, and your costs under control.
