Managing quotes with multiple material options and custom configurations
Tracking design approvals from designers and clients
Coordinating production schedules across multiple projects
Managing materials inventory for dozens of different species and finishes
Tracking pieces through production, finishing, and installation
Handle complex quotes with multiple material options, finishes, and configurations. Track revisions, get digital approvals, and convert approved quotes to production orders instantly.
Integrated PDF viewing for shop drawings. Assign tasks, track revisions, and maintain clear communication between sales, design, and production teams.
Visual Kanban boards and Gantt charts give you complete visibility into your production pipeline. See what's in rough mill, what's being assembled, what's in the finish booth.
Track inventory by species, thickness, finish. Know what you have on hand, what's allocated to projects, and when you need to reorder.
Generate work orders with all the details your team needs. Track progress through each production stage. Identify bottlenecks before they become problems.
Coordinate delivery schedules, track pieces to job sites, and manage installation timelines. Keep clients informed every step of the way.
4Cast was originally built for architectural precast concrete, but here's the thing: the workflow is almost identical.
Both industries deal with:
The bones of 4Cast—quote management, design approval, production tracking, logistics—work perfectly for any custom manufacturing business with a design-heavy workflow.
We're not trying to be all things to all people. We're focused on made-to-order manufacturers who need more than QuickBooks but less than a $100K enterprise system.
