April 2025 | Industry Insight
The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Systems
Many cabinet shop owners and millwork manufacturers have already invested in advanced CAD/CAM tools like Microvellum to streamline design, engineering, and production. But when it comes to managing the broader operation—estimating, purchasing, job tracking, and profitability—most still depend on spreadsheets and disconnected systems.
As these companies grow or look to run more efficiently, ERP becomes the next natural step. It connects the shop floor, front office, and finance team—giving businesses the tools they need to grow smarter.
As companies grow, things get more complex. Jobs get bigger, timelines shrink, and teams have to juggle more people, materials, and margin pressure. But in many shops, the systems in place haven’t kept up.
Common signs of system strain include:
Repeated data entry across estimating, purchasing, and accounting
Unclear job status without communication across multiple departments
Delayed quoting due to outdated pricing and labor data
Inventory shortages that disrupt production schedules
Limited access to real-time financial insight
At the core of these challenges is a lack of integration—siloed tools and disconnected information.
How ERP Transforms the Entire Operation
ERP brings everything together—estimating, purchasing, inventory, production, labor tracking, and finance—into one connected system. With everything in one place, teams can work faster, make better decisions, and stay on top of what’s happening across the business.
Key benefits for cabinet and millwork firms include:
Real-time visibility into job costs, material usage, and profitability
Automation across departments, eliminating duplicate data entry
Smarter purchasing driven by accurate demand forecasts
Integrated financials directly connected to production data
One version of the truth, reducing miscommunication and inefficiencies
The value of ERP software extends far beyond administrative efficiency—it drives strategic alignment across all areas of the business.
Extending Microvellum with INNERGY
Microvellum plays a critical role in streamlining design, engineering, and CNC automation. However, it doesn’t manage the full operational lifecycle. That’s where ERP software like INNERGY , fills the gap.
When integrated with Microvellum, INNERGY enables manufacturers to:
Push BOMs and material data directly into purchasing workflows
Monitor inventory levels, labor usage, and job progress in real time
Align production schedules with customer delivery expectations
Sync job costs and revenue with accounting systems
Minimize manual steps between engineering, production, and finance
Together, ERP and Microvellum provide a connected ecosystem that turns design data into actionable business intelligence.
By Woodworkers, For Woodworkers
INNERGY ERP is built by woodworkers, for woodworkers, specifically for companies in the wood industry—from custom cabinetry and architectural millwork to commercial furniture production. It’s designed around the way shops actually operate, rather than forcing them into one-size-fits-all workflows.
What sets INNERGY apart:
Seamless integration with Microvellum
Workflows aligned with wood manufacturing practices
Dashboards designed for business leaders—not just IT professionals
Flexibility to scale as business needs evolve
Education that goes beyond software—guidance on not just how to use INNERGY, but how to apply it to run a smarter, more efficient business
The result is a more resilient, data-driven operation—with visibility, efficiency, and control at every level.
Take the Next Step
For teams already using Microvellum, integrating INNERGY is the natural next step. Designed specifically for woodworking manufacturers, it enables businesses to scale intelligently, manage complexity, and operate with greater agility and profitability.
