FABRICATION OPERATIONS

Keep Every Project, Component and Team Moving Together

RaiseMatters is a digital operations platform for fabrication businesses. Plan production, coordinate materials and work centres, record shop-floor progress, manage inspections, organize maintenance and support your workforce through connected operational workflows.

Designed for structural fabrication, sheet-metal work, industrial assemblies, PEB components and engineered fabrication operations.

ANIMATED FABRICATION JOURNEYSequential Flow
01CUSTOMER REQUIREMENT
02DRAWINGS & COMPONENTS
03MATERIAL READINESS
04PROCESS PLANNING
05CUTTING & FORMING
06WELDING & ASSEMBLY
07INSPECTION & FINISHING
08PACKING & DISPATCH
CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTOperational Status Connected & Verified
Active Stage
Manufacturing Operations

Projects · Planning · Fabrication · Quality · Costing

Maintenance & Assets

Machines · Utilities · PM · Breakdowns · Spares

HRMS

Shifts · Attendance · Policies · Performance · Engagement

BUILT FOR THE OPERATIONS AROUND FABRICATION
Project-Based WorkMaterial-Intensive ProcessesMultiple Work CentresQuality Hold PointsRework RiskSite Commitments
CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT

Supporting Connected Fabrication Operations at WSB Projects

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WSB Projects delivers pre-engineered building and light-gauge steel framing solutions using engineered steel components, off-site fabrication and structured project execution.

RaiseMatters supports WSB Projects with digital workflows that bring greater structure and visibility across its fabrication and business operations.

Fabrication OperationsProject VisibilityProduction CoordinationWorkforce Management
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WHERE FABRICATION OPERATIONS LOSE CONTROL

Every Fabricated Component Passes Through Multiple Dependencies

A fabrication project does not move forward through production effort alone. Drawings, material availability, work-centre capacity, skilled labour, inspections, equipment availability, finishing and dispatch must remain coordinated throughout execution.

01

Project Requirements Are Split Across Multiple Records

Customer requirements, drawings, component quantities, planned dates and production status are maintained in different files.

Solution: Centralized Work-Order Workspace

RaiseMatters brings customer projects, drawings, component structures and target schedules into one operational view for all departments.

02

Material Availability Is Confirmed Too Late

03

Work Moves Through Multiple Departments Without One Status

04

WIP Is Difficult to Locate

05

Rework Is Found After Multiple Processes Are Complete

06

Actual Project Costs Exceed the Estimate

07

Equipment Availability Disrupts the Entire Sequence

08

Skilled Workforce Availability Is Managed Separately

ONE CONNECTED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Three Applications for Fabrication Operations

Manufacturing Operations

Plan and track projects, components, materials, fabrication stages, quality, WIP, costs and dispatch.

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Maintenance & Asset Management

Organize the equipment, utilities and maintenance workflows required to keep fabrication moving.

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HRMS & Workforce Management

Manage the employees, shifts, policies and workforce processes behind execution.

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PLAN. FABRICATE. INSPECT. DELIVER.

Bring the Complete Fabrication Lifecycle Into One Operational View

Manage customer projects, component requirements, process routes, work-centre allocations, production updates, quality inspections, inventory movement, costing and dispatch through connected workflows. RaiseMatters Manufacturing Operations includes work orders, BOM allocation, process routing, production scheduling, machine and operator capacity, shop-floor reporting, inventory, quality, costing, supplier records, dispatch and analytics.

INTERACTIVE FABRICATION FLOW (10 STAGES)
01PROJECT
02COMPONENTS & BOM
03MATERIAL READINESS
04PROCESS ROUTING
05WORK-CENTRE ALLOCATION
06FABRICATION UPDATES
07QUALITY INSPECTION
08FINISHING & ASSEMBLY
09COST REVIEW
010DISPATCH

Manufacturing Operations FAB Cards (15 Capabilities)

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FAB 01

Projects and Work Orders

Pain Point

Project quantities, component lists, schedules and operational progress are maintained through separate departmental records.

Feature: Centralized work-order workspace

Record the customer, project, components, planned quantities, dates and current production progress within one operational record.

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FAB 02

Components and BOM

Pain Point

A fabricated assembly may contain manufactured parts, purchased inputs, fasteners and outsourced components.

Feature: Component library and BOM management

Define component codes, descriptions, quantities, specifications and make-or-purchase classifications.

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FAB 03

Fabrication Routes

Pain Point

Different components require different sequences of cutting, drilling, forming, machining, welding, finishing and inspection.

Feature: Reusable process-route builder

Define the required sequence, expected cycle time, work-centre category and movement between stages.

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FAB 04

Material Readiness

Pain Point

Fabrication begins late because the required plate, section, coil or purchased component has not arrived.

Feature: Demand-versus-stock visibility

Compare upcoming component requirements with recorded material and purchased-item availability.

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FAB 05

Planning and Allocation

Pain Point

Work centres, machines and skilled operators may be assigned to overlapping projects.

Feature: Production planning and capacity views

Allocate operations across work centres, equipment, operators, shifts and locations.

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FAB 06

Shop-Floor Updates

Pain Point

Fabricated quantities, rework and delays are communicated through calls, messages or end-of-shift registers.

Feature: Structured production recording

Record completed quantity, rejection, rework, downtime and delay reasons against the active operation.

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FAB 07

Project Progress

Pain Point

Managers cannot quickly identify whether a project is waiting for material, fabrication, inspection, finishing or dispatch.

Feature: Connected operational lifecycle

View recorded progress across planning, production, quality, inventory and dispatch stages.

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FAB 08

WIP and Material Movement

Pain Point

Components are difficult to locate while moving between stores, work centres and staging areas.

Feature: Warehouse and process-location tracking

Record the source, current stage and intended next location for materials and fabricated components.

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FAB 09

Good, Rework and Rejection Stock

Pain Point

Usable components are mixed with items awaiting rework or disposal.

Feature: Separated stock classifications

Maintain good, rework and rejection quantities independently by location and production stage.

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FAB 10

Inspection and Quality Hold Points

Pain Point

Quality requirements vary between components and fabrication stages.

Feature: Configurable inspection templates

Define dimensions, tolerances, checking methods, inspection stages and recorded results.

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FAB 11

Rejections and Rework

Pain Point

Fabrication defects are recorded without enough operational context to identify repeated problems.

Feature: Structured rejection register

Record the project, component, quantity, process, defect reason, supplier and responsible stage.

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FAB 12

Corrective and Preventive Action

Pain Point

Corrective decisions are discussed but are not preserved as structured operational records.

Feature: CAPA and improvement tracking

Record the problem, cause, action, owner, target date and follow-up status.

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FAB 13

Suppliers and Outsourced Work

Pain Point

Supplier quotations, lead times, outsourced processes and rejection histories are maintained separately.

Feature: Supplier profiles and performance records

Organize supplier categories, quotations, quality issues and project involvement.

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FAB 14

Project Costing

Pain Point

Material wastage, additional labour, process overruns and rework reduce the estimated margin.

Feature: Estimated-versus-actual cost comparison

Compare planned material, processing and overhead costs with recorded production time, rework and rejection costs.

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FAB 15

Dispatch

Pain Point

Completed components, packing details and dispatch records are maintained through separate workflows.

Feature: Finished-goods and dispatch management

Prepare dispatches from recorded completed stock and retain project-linked dispatch history.

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MAINTAIN. DOCUMENT. RESPOND.

Keep Fabrication Equipment and Utilities Ready

Manage cutting machines, bending equipment, welding systems, cranes, compressors, DG sets, chillers and other critical assets through structured maintenance workflows. RaiseMatters Maintenance & Asset Management supports centralized asset profiles, components, preventive-maintenance plans, breakdowns, procedures, spare inventory, documents, safety instructions, alerts, reports and mobile engineer workflows.

Maintenance information is recorded through planned tasks, inspections, logbooks and authorized workflows. Direct equipment connectivity is not required to begin.

Maintenance & Assets FAB Cards (10 Capabilities)

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FAB 01

Asset Register

Pain Point

Equipment information is distributed across registers, files and individual team members.

Feature: Centralized asset profiles

Store identification, location, manufacturer, model, status, installation details and assigned responsibility.

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FAB 02

Components and Subcomponents

Pain Point

Maintenance is recorded against the complete machine without identifying the affected assembly.

Feature: Component-level hierarchy

Organize motors, hydraulics, control panels, torches, rollers, bearings, lubrication systems and other assemblies.

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FAB 03

Preventive Maintenance

Pain Point

Service schedules depend on calendars, spreadsheets and individual reminders.

Feature: Recurring maintenance plans

Configure monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annual work against selected equipment.

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FAB 04

Breakdown Management

Pain Point

Equipment failures are reported through calls and messages with incomplete closure records.

Feature: Structured breakdown tickets

Record the asset, issue, priority, assigned engineer, downtime, work performed and resolution status.

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FAB 05

Maintenance Procedures

Pain Point

Inspection and maintenance quality vary between engineers and shifts.

Feature: Configurable forms and checklists

Create equipment inspections, service procedures, breakdown forms and routine logbooks.

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FAB 06

Recorded Readings and Alerts

Pain Point

Abnormal recorded readings remain unnoticed inside registers.

Feature: Threshold alerts on submitted values

Define acceptable limits for manually or digitally entered readings.

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FAB 07

Spare Parts

Pain Point

Repairs are delayed because the required spare or consumable is unavailable.

Feature: Spare inventory and reorder thresholds

Track recorded quantities and classify availability as adequate, low, critical or unavailable.

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FAB 08

Technical Documents

Pain Point

Engineers cannot quickly locate manuals, drawings, certificates or instructions.

Feature: Asset-linked document library

Store technical and compliance documents against the relevant equipment.

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FAB 09

Safety Procedures

Pain Point

High-risk work begins without documented confirmation that safety requirements were reviewed.

Feature: HIRA and work-instruction acknowledgement

Present active safety information before controlled maintenance procedures begin.

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FAB 10

Review and Approval

Pain Point

Incomplete maintenance submissions are accepted without a correction process.

Feature: Approval and revision workflow

Reviewers can approve, reject or return submissions with a recorded reason.

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ORGANIZE. SUPPORT. DEVELOP.

Coordinate the Workforce Behind Every Fabrication Project

Bring employee records, attendance, shifts, leave, reporting structures, policies, performance and employee services into one workforce platform. RaiseMatters HRMS includes employee profiles, organization structures, attendance, shifts, leave, policy acknowledgements, goals, performance reviews, communication, engagement, recognition, payslip access and employee requests.

HRMS & Workforce FAB Cards (9 Capabilities)

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FAB 01

Employee Records

Pain Point

Workforce information and documents are maintained across separate files and spreadsheets.

Feature: Central employee profiles

Organize personal information, employment details, documents, roles, departments and managers.

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FAB 02

Attendance and Shifts

Pain Point

Shift attendance and missed punches require repeated manual follow-up.

Feature: Attendance, shift and regularization workflows

Record attendance, assign shifts, review histories and route corrections for approval.

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FAB 03

Leave and Team Availability

Pain Point

Leave is approved without a clear view of project and shift coverage.

Feature: Leave balances, approvals and team calendar

Employees apply against available balances while managers review overlapping absences.

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FAB 04

Organization Structure

Pain Point

Project responsibilities and reporting relationships are unclear.

Feature: Departments, teams and organization chart

Maintain managers, direct reports, roles and organizational relationships.

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FAB 05

Policies and Acknowledgements

Pain Point

HR cannot confirm whether employees received and read important policy updates.

Feature: Policy library with digital acknowledgements

Publish policies and track required employee sign-offs.

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FAB 06

Competencies and Performance

Pain Point

Fabricator, welder, inspector and supervisor capabilities depend on informal knowledge.

Feature: Competency matrices, goals and performance reviews

Define role-related requirements and evaluate employees through structured criteria.

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FAB 07

Communication and Engagement

Pain Point

Company updates and employee feedback are distributed across email and messaging groups.

Feature: Announcements, surveys and action plans

Publish updates, collect feedback and record follow-up initiatives.

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FAB 08

Recognition

Pain Point

Employee contributions and project achievements are recognized inconsistently.

Feature: Rewards, nominations and recognition wall

Allow employees and managers to record and share recognition.

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FAB 09

Employee Requests

Pain Point

Employee requests and workplace concerns become lost in message threads.

Feature: Structured employee-request workflow

Employees submit categorized requests and track their progress through resolution.

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WHEN A PROJECT PRIORITY CHANGES

Give Every Department the Context to Respond

01
Project RequirementActive Stage

A customer revises a quantity, drawing requirement or target date.

The project or engineering team logs the updated requirement, syncing context across production and planning.

02
Planning

The affected components, routes and active allocations are reviewed.

Planners evaluate process sequences, work-centre assignments and completion targets for all components.

03
Material

Required material and purchased-item availability are checked.

Plates, sections, coils and bought-out items are verified against stock to prevent material shortages.

04
Capacity

Work-centre and operator workloads are reviewed before schedule changes.

Cutting, forming, machining and welding capacity are evaluated across active shifts.

05
Maintenance

Recorded equipment availability and PM remain visible.

Crane, cutter, bender and welder maintenance plans are cross-referenced to protect equipment readiness.

06
Workforce

Shift attendance, leave and team responsibility support manpower.

Certified welder and fabricator rosters are verified for the revised work-centre schedule.

07
Quality

Inspection requirements remain connected to each component.

NDT and dimensional quality hold points automatically adapt to revised batch sizes.

08
Dispatch

Completed quantities and delivery priorities remain visible.

Finished components and site shipment priorities update in real time for site delivery coordination.

CONNECTED IMPACT PREVIEWStage 01 / 08
Project Requirement View

A customer revises a quantity, drawing requirement or target date.

The project or engineering team logs the updated requirement, syncing context across production and planning.

Cross-Departmental Context Sync

Updated project context visible to Projects, Planning, Stores, Quality, Maintenance & HRMS without manual messaging.

One Project Change Should Not Create Eight Disconnected Spreadsheets

RaiseMatters helps projects, planning, production, stores, quality, maintenance and workforce teams work through structured operational records.

CLEARLY DEFINED

Built to Manage Fabrication Operations—Not Engineer the Structure

RaiseMatters helps you:

  • Plan projects and production work
  • Manage components, BOMs and process routes
  • Coordinate machines, work centres and operators
  • Record fabrication progress
  • Track material, WIP and finished stock
  • Manage inspections and rework
  • Review project costs
  • Schedule preventive maintenance
  • Track breakdowns and spares
  • Manage workforce processes
  • Generate operational reports

Your existing systems continue to handle:

  • Structural engineering calculations
  • CAD and BIM design
  • Detailing and drawing creation
  • CAM and nesting programs
  • CNC and PLC machine control
  • Direct equipment telemetry
  • Core financial accounting

RaiseMatters organizes the operational workflows around your projects, equipment and teams.

BETTER-CONTROLLED FABRICATION OPERATIONS

What RaiseMatters Helps Fabrication Businesses Improve

More Achievable Plans

Review material, process routes, workloads and recorded equipment availability before finalizing schedules.

Clearer Project Visibility

Understand the status of components across planning, fabrication, quality, WIP and dispatch.

Better Material Coordination

Connect requirements, recorded availability and component movement to active work.

Stronger Quality Documentation

Link inspection results, defect reasons and corrective actions to components and projects.

Greater Maintenance Discipline

Organize preventive maintenance, breakdowns, procedures, spares and technical records.

Better Cost Awareness

Compare expected project costs with recorded production, wastage, rework and delay costs.

More Organized Workforce Processes

Bring shifts, attendance, leave, policies and performance into one workforce environment.

Faster Reporting

Use structured operational records instead of repeatedly compiling departmental spreadsheets.

CONFIGURED AROUND YOUR OPERATIONS

Begin With the Workflow Creating the Most Friction

01

Understand

Map your projects, drawings, components, materials, processes, equipment, workforce, inspections and approvals.

02

Configure

Set up the platform around your terminology, locations, roles, assets, routes, forms and reporting requirements.

03

Launch

Begin with a selected project type, production line, fabrication stage, machine group or department.

04

Expand

Introduce additional projects, components, workflows, locations and applications as adoption grows.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions About Fabrication Operations

RUN YOUR FABRICATION OPERATIONS BETTER

Connect Projects, Materials, Equipment and People

Start with the problems affecting project delivery, material readiness, quality, equipment availability or team coordination.

A practical platform configured around how your fabrication business operates today.