Choosing the Right ERP for Precast Manufacturing
When evaluating ERP software for precast concrete manufacturing, it's important to understand that not all solutions are created equal. Some focus primarily on production scheduling, while others offer limited financial integration. CastLogic is the only complete, modern ERP platform built specifically for precast that includes AI-powered scheduling, full accounting, HR/payroll, GPS yard management, and more in one unified system.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | CastLogic | BETSY | Titan3000 | IDAT-ERP | IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core ERP Capabilities | |||||
| Complete Integrated ERP | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Full General Ledger & Accounting | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrated HR & Payroll | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Limited | ✗ |
| Job Costing with Real-time WIP | ✓ | Basic | Basic | ✓ | ✗ |
| Production & Scheduling | |||||
| AI-Powered Scheduling Optimization | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Visual Gantt Scheduling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mold Capacity Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| What-If Scenario Planning | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Limited | ✗ |
| Inventory & Yard Management | |||||
| GPS Yard Mapping | ✓ | ✗ | Basic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Perpetual Inventory with COGS Sync | ✓ | ✗ | Partial | ✓ | ✗ |
| Barcode/RFID Scanning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Technology & User Experience | |||||
| Modern Cloud-Native Architecture | ✓ | ✗ | Hybrid | Hybrid | ✗ |
| Mobile-First Design | ✓ | ✗ | Limited | Limited | ✗ |
| CAD/BIM Integration (Revit, AutoCAD) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in Utility Design Tool | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Compliance & Reporting | |||||
| Certified Payroll (Davis-Bacon) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Quality Control & PCI Compliance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Detailed Comparisons
CastLogic vs BETSY
BETSY has been a trusted name in precast production management for decades. However, it focuses primarily on scheduling and production tracking, requiring additional software for accounting, HR, and other business functions.
Key Differences:
- + CastLogic: Complete ERP with integrated accounting, HR, and payroll
- + CastLogic: AI-powered scheduling optimization
- + CastLogic: Modern cloud-native architecture with mobile apps
- + CastLogic: GPS yard management with visual mapping
Best for: Manufacturers who want to consolidate multiple systems into one integrated platform
CastLogic vs Titan3000
Titan3000 offers solid production tracking capabilities for precast operations. Like BETSY, it's focused on the production side and requires integration with external accounting systems.
Key Differences:
- + CastLogic: Real-time job costing with WIP accounting
- + CastLogic: Perpetual inventory synced with COGS
- + CastLogic: Flexible payroll with daily pay option
- + CastLogic: Progress billing automation
Best for: Companies tired of manual data entry between production and accounting
CastLogic vs IDAT-ERP
IDAT-ERP is a comprehensive European solution with strong capabilities. However, its European heritage can mean different compliance requirements and support availability for North American operations.
Key Differences:
- + CastLogic: Built for US compliance (Davis-Bacon, prevailing wage)
- + CastLogic: North America-based support team
- + CastLogic: AI/ML optimization throughout
- + CastLogic: NPCA and PCI member integration
Best for: US and Canadian precast manufacturers needing local compliance and support
CastLogic vs Spreadsheets + QuickBooks
Many precast manufacturers still rely on Excel for scheduling, QuickBooks for accounting, and various other tools. This creates data silos, manual reconciliation nightmares, and no real-time visibility.
Key Differences:
- + CastLogic: Zero manual data entry between systems
- + CastLogic: Close books in hours, not days
- + CastLogic: Real-time profitability by project
- + CastLogic: Eliminate version control issues
Best for: Companies ready to eliminate manual processes and gain visibility
Why Precast Manufacturers Choose CastLogic
Built for Precast
Not adapted from generic ERP. Purpose-built by people with 50+ years combined precast experience.
AI-Powered
Machine learning optimizes scheduling, predicts demand, and automates routine tasks across all modules.
Complete ERP
Production, accounting, HR, inventory, dispatch, and analytics in one platform. No integrations needed.
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