Orbative MRP
Manufacturing resource planning for workshops and manufacturers.
Orbative brings together job management, materials, stock, purchasing, and production planning into a single structured platform — built for the way operational businesses actually work.
When your tools work against you.
Operational businesses lose time, data, and traceability when their software is fragmented. Orbative solves this by bringing everything into one structured system.
Spreadsheets fragment your data
When critical operational data lives across spreadsheets, information silos form. Versions conflict, visibility is lost, and data breaks under pressure.
Disconnected tools create gaps
Purchasing, stock, job management, and planning in separate systems means traceability breaks down. Nothing connects end to end.
Time spent managing systems is time lost
When your tools work against you, operators spend more time managing software than doing the work it is supposed to support.
A complete operational platform.
Every module is designed to connect your workshop from quote to dispatch. Orbative unifies production, materials, logistics, and reporting into one structured system.
WO Generator
Create and manage works orders from quotes or jobs. Track status, materials, and labour from a single record.
WO Master View
Full visibility across all active and scheduled works orders. Monitor progress, priorities, and resource allocation.
Labour Scan Station
Operator-facing clock-in and labour tracking against works orders in real time.
Projects
Group related jobs into project structures for consolidated tracking and reporting.
All Jobs
Centralised job list with live status, filtering, and priority management.
Clients / Customers
Customer database with order history, contact details, and account standing.
Quotes
Create, issue, and convert quotations into jobs and works orders.
Assembly Packages
Define assemblies, sub-assemblies, and bill of materials structures.
Engineering Drawings
Attach and reference technical drawings against jobs and assemblies.
Communications
Internal and external messaging tied directly to jobs and records.
View Materials
Browse the full material catalogue with stock levels and specifications.
Add New Material
Register new materials with units, costs, and supplier details.
Log Material Usage
Record material consumption against specific jobs and works orders.
Usage History
Complete audit trail of all material movements and adjustments.
View Hardware
Browse hardware catalogue with stock levels and specifications.
Add New Hardware
Register new hardware items with units, costs, and supplier details.
Log Hardware Usage
Record hardware consumption against specific jobs and works orders.
Dispatch Board
Manage outgoing shipments, deliveries, and carrier logistics.
Stock Dashboard
Real-time inventory overview across materials, hardware, and finished goods.
Reports
Operational and financial reporting with exportable summaries.
Manage Units & Settings
Configure units of measure, preferences, and system-wide parameters.
Help & Support
In-app support, documentation, and system assistance.
Familiar by design.
Orbative uses a deliberately structured interface inspired by classic enterprise desktop software. This is not nostalgia — it is a considered choice based on how operational software should behave.
Familiarity builds trust. Visible structure reduces errors. Predictable workflows lower training overhead. The result is software that feels dependable from the first day and stays dependable for years.
Familiar by Design
Interfaces inspired by classic enterprise software — known patterns that operators recognise immediately, reducing training overhead and building confidence from day one.
Visible Structure
Clear hierarchy, predictable controls, and obvious workflows. Every screen follows a consistent architectural logic that never leaves the user guessing.
High Information Density
More relevant data per screen without clutter. Operators see what they need at a glance, without navigating through layers of menus.
Calm and Dependable
Calm, distraction-free daily use. No unnecessary animations, no visual noise — just software that gets out of the way and lets the work happen.
Predictable Workflows
The same actions, in the same places, every time. Once an operator learns a workflow, that knowledge transfers across the entire system.
Operational Seriousness
Built for real work, not visual fashion. Every interface decision serves the operator and business user — confidence and efficiency, every day.
A structured view of your operation.
Works Order Management
Create, track, and manage works orders from quote to dispatch.
Labour Tracking
Real-time operator clock-in and labour allocation against orders.
Project Grouping
Consolidate related jobs into structured project hierarchies.
Fits into the tools you already use.
While Orbative is being tested and tightened, the integrations it will launch with are being built — so it fits into the tools you already use every day.
Google Drive
Link job folders, drawings, and checklists stored in Drive directly to the work happening in Orbative — instead of hunting through random files.
Google Sheets
Export job, material, and operational data straight to Sheets, so reporting and analysis can continue in the tools your team already knows.
Microsoft Teams
Link key job and material updates into your Teams channels, so the plan for the day and reality stay in the same place.
Link important customer and supplier conversations to the jobs and stock they're really about, instead of leaving everything in a phone thread.
Built for the people who run the floor.
Orbative serves the people who keep operational businesses running every day — from the workshop floor to the operations desk.
Workshop Owners
Gain full visibility over jobs, materials, and costs without replacing your existing expertise.
Production Managers
Plan, schedule, and track works orders with clear priorities and real-time progress.
Operations Leads
Coordinate dispatch, stock, and reporting from a single structured source of truth.
Technical Evaluators
Assess a platform built on structure, traceability, and long-term operational reliability.
Common questions.
Orbative is currently in development. We are accepting early access registrations ahead of launch. Register your interest and we will keep you informed of our progress and timeline.
Orbative is designed for small to medium workshops and manufacturers — businesses that need structured operational software without the overhead and complexity of enterprise systems.
Orbative uses a deliberately familiar, structured interface inspired by classic enterprise software. We prioritise clarity, predictability, and information density over visual trend. The result is software that reduces training overhead and behaves consistently, day after day.
We are building Orbative with integration in mind. If you have specific requirements, we encourage you to contact us or register for early access to discuss your needs directly.
Pricing will be announced closer to launch. Early access registrants will be the first to receive pricing details and any introductory offers.
Request a demonstration.
See how Orbative brings structure to your workshop operations. We are offering demonstrations to selected workshops and manufacturers ahead of launch.