Noema — CRM/ERP

A bespoke system to manage customers, inventory, and orders for a small-batch manufacturing business, built to avoid off-the-shelf bloat.

Problem

Small manufacturing businesses often face a choice between generic, overly complex ERP software and a messy collection of spreadsheets. They need a streamlined tool that maps directly to their unique workflow, from inventory to fulfillment, without paying for unused features.

Approach

The solution was a custom web application built with a domain-driven philosophy, ensuring the software schema perfectly mirrored the business's real-world operations. The stack was chosen for rapid development and reliability:

Framework: Next.js (App Router) for a fast, interactive frontend and robust backend.
Database: PostgreSQL for its reliability and rich data types, hosted on Supabase for ease of use.
Admin & Auth: A comprehensive, role-based access control (RBAC) system to give different permissions to sales, production, and admin staff.
Features: Core modules included customer management, order tracking, inventory control with component-level tracking, and a dashboard for key metrics and CSV exports.

Outcome

The system significantly reduced operational overhead and minimized errors caused by manual data entry. The tailored interface allowed staff to process orders and manage inventory much faster, providing a clear view of the business's health through the analytics dashboard.