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ECI Ridder iQ ERP Software for Manufacturing

ERP designed for UK manufacturing SMEs to deliver a single source of truth.

Unite your shop floor and back office with a single ERP solution. 

  • Purpose-built to Streamline: Make-to-Order (MTO), Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and discrete manufacturer workflows.
  • Precision Production Control: Plan and schedule production in real-time. Track WIP (Work-in-Progress), job status, and resource capacity to guarantee on-time delivery.
  • Live Job Costing & Margin Protection: Gain instant insight into profitability with detailed estimated vs actual costing.
  • Integrated Supply Chain & Inventory: Automate purchase orders and manage stock levels in one system. 
Screenshot of project and order management screens in Ridder iQ ERP

Streamline project & order management

Manage all discrete manufacturing processes. From quotation to delivery, keep control of deadlines, resources, and costs with full end-to-end visibility.

Screenshot of inventory levels and lead times in Ridder iQ ERP.

Prevent costly inventory issues

Manage raw materials, components, and finished goods with precision. Align stock with planning and forecasts, automate reorders, and avoid shortages or excess inventory.

Analytics widgets with KPIs and charts providing real-time business insights in Ridder iQ

Gain full business insight

Gain total oversight of your entire operation in real-time. Track work-in-progress (WIP), stock levels, and every stage of production. Get full visibility across manufacturing, projects, sales, and finance to protect your margins and drive sustainable growth.

Optimise every step of the manufacturing process

Efficient Bill of Materials management

Create and manage multi-level BOMs with CAD/PDM integration. Avoid duplicates, auto-calculate materials, ensure version control, and optimise assembly, production, and delivery without errors.

Ridder iQ Bill of Materials screen with multi-level assemblies and item details for production.

Deep traceability

Track raw & finished material lots across batches, finished products and shipments.

Traceability view in Ridder iQ showing serial numbers, batches and audit trail data.

Smart document management

Centralise technical documentation such as drawings, certificates, and work instructions. Ensure the right information is always available. 

Document management screen linking drawings and certifications to parts and work orders.

Costing & finance control

Compare estimated and actual costs for every project or order. Track material, labour and overhead, spot where margins are slipping, quote more accurately and give your finance team a clear view of job profit.

Ridder iQ costing overview with unit costs, margins and project financials.
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“Ridder iQ will make my life easier, everything will be in one place and not across twenty spreadsheets.”
Samuel Hadnett
Engineer - A2R
Chaos on the floor.

Manual scheduling, stockouts, and blind spots stall production and drain resources.

Collage of messy whiteboards, handwritten notes and unsorted parts illustrating shop-floor chaos.
Ridder IQ brings clarity.

See everything - scheduling, inventory, and job tracking - all from one smart dashboard.

Clean Ridder iQ interface consolidating orders, planning and inventory into a single view.

FAQ

What can Ridder iQ do?

Ridder iQ covers the job from quote to delivery: CRM, estimating and costing, bills of materials, job planning, purchasing, stock control, production planning, time booking, document management, accounts and reporting. It all runs in one system, so everyone works from the same live data.

Who is Ridder iQ for?

Ridder iQ is built for UK manufacturers, particularly small and medium-sized production and engineering companies. It is flexible and scalable, so it adapts as your business grows.

How long does it take to implement Ridder iQ?

The implementation of Ridder iQ follows a proven, step-by-step process from initial analysis to final training. We support you from initial analysis through to training, whether you are replacing an existing system or moving off spreadsheets for the first time.

Which integrations does Ridder iQ support with other software?

Ridder iQ integrates seamlessly with various in-house & third-party software packages such as accounting programs, CAD software, and eCommerce platforms. This ensures streamlined data exchange and more efficient workflows.

What support and training does Ridder iQ offer?

Ridder iQ offers comprehensive support through our support helpdesk, online documentation, and training sessions. Both standard and customised training are available to get your team up and running quickly.

How does Ridder iQ keep my data secure?

Your data security is our absolute priority. Ridder iQ is fortified with advanced encryption and automated backups to ensure your business-critical information is always protected. With granular access controls, you maintain total oversight ensuring your data remains secure.

How do I know if an ERP would help my manufacturing operations?

Unsure if there is hidden value in your operations? We can help! Take our 2 minute Quick Scan Assessment. This free UK manufacturing assessment identifies top operational gaps in inventory, traceability and scheduling.

Let's have a quick 5-minute chat to understand your needs.

We'll show you Ridder iQ features relevant to your specific manufacturing type so you can get a clear picture of the ROI for your business.