Stop Running Operations on Spreadsheets
Operators shouldn’t have to guess where inventory is, what’s stuck, or what’s about to go wrong. Forge gives you live visibility from barcode scans to dashboards — built for real manufacturing and warehouse operations.
OIRS™ is optional and can be added later for early warning signals and risk mitigation once your data is flowing.
The Pain (Why You’re Here)
If you’re running operations on spreadsheets, you already know the problems:
- Inventory is wrong every day
- WIP stages are invisible
- Work gets stuck and no one knows until it’s too late
- Operators rely on tribal knowledge
- You’re constantly fighting fires instead of preventing them
- Excel breaks the moment your operation grows or changes
- No consistent task ownership or execution trail
- No reliable KPI pack for leadership decisions
How Forge Works
Simple on purpose. Capture reality on the floor, then manage with dashboards instead of guesswork.
Scan
Receive, move, stage, and ship using simple barcode scans (phone camera or scanners).
Update
Every scan updates inventory positions, WIP stages, task status, and flow health instantly.
See
Dashboards show live inventory, bottlenecks, dwell time, throughput, and workflow health.
What You Get
Real‑Time Inventory Visibility
Know exactly where every item is — no more guessing, no more spreadsheet hunts.
WIP & Stage Tracking
See work by process stage, spot bottlenecks instantly, and prevent delays.
Flow & Throughput Insights
Understand dwell time, blocks, and execution velocity across your operation.
Operator‑Friendly Scanning
Simple barcode workflows for receiving, moves, staging, shipping, and cycle counts.
Task‑Driven Workflows
Assign and track operational tasks so work doesn’t disappear into “someone will handle it.”
Production Planning Visibility
Plan vs actual, batch/run tracking, and execution status—configured to your workflow scope.
What Operators Are Saying
“I was tired of fighting fires and constantly feeling behind. I needed something to help me understand what I was missing and where my bottlenecks were. Apex Forge did that for me. In 14 days I had a working system in place, and by day 60 I was seeing the warning signals before things went south.”
Who Forge Is Built For
Forge is designed for:
- Regional manufacturers
- Warehouse operations
- Teams without a full ERP
- Teams with an ERP but no execution visibility
- Operators who need real‑time data, not more spreadsheets
If you’re outgrowing Excel but not ready for a massive system overhaul, Forge is the perfect fit.
Why Teams Choose Forge Over ERP/WMS
- Faster to deploy (days vs. months)
- No IT department required
- No process overhaul
- No expensive integrations to get started
- Built for operators, not administrators
- Clear ROI within the first 60 days
- Designed to cost a fraction of enterprise programs
- Expandable (add OIRS risk signals later)
See Forge in Action
Explore the live dashboard demo and see exactly how Forge turns scan events into real‑time visibility.
14‑Day Rollout Plan
Ready to replace spreadsheets? Get a personalized rollout plan showing:
- Your scanning workflows
- Your inventory model
- Your WIP stages
- Your dashboards + KPI pack
- Your go‑live timeline
- Your expected ROI