Compare NaviTrak vs. Trackost

NaviTrak™ offers a comprehensive solution for synchronizing materials in manufacturing processes by monitoring the status of work orders and tracking the movement and availability of materials designated for production tasks. With NaviTrak’s real-time visibility on the shop floor, you can effectively manage Just-In-Time (JIT) material flow, leading to faster cycle times and minimized inventory costs. This system enhances your ability to respond to customer needs, hasten work order completion, swiftly adapt to customer change requests, and reallocate materials in response to supply chain disruptions. Additionally, customer support and quality assurance teams can leverage NaviTrak’s robust audit trails and parts genealogy, ensuring regulatory compliance while managing products throughout their lifecycle. Each unique item is identified and linked to work orders, with movements and statuses recorded with precise date and time stamps. Furthermore, the platform provides detailed genealogy of sub-assemblies and final products, alongside a wide array of packaged and customizable reports to aid in decision-making. This holistic approach not only streamlines operations but also fosters a culture of accountability and efficiency in manufacturing.

Trackost is a specialized software designed for artisans in the handmade sector, catering to businesses that create products like soap, candles, cosmetics, jewelry, and gourmet foods, particularly those selling on platforms such as Etsy, Shopify, and Faire. While sales platforms provide insight into what items sold, they often overlook the costs associated with production, which can lead to unexpected losses, especially for popular products. Trackost addresses this issue by maintaining a real-time per-unit cost for each item. The software recalibrates material costs with each purchase, effectively distributing shipping, tax, and discounts throughout the various components to arrive at a comprehensive landed cost. It also manages multi-level recipes or bills of materials, which adjust pricing to account for wastage, labor, and overhead expenses. As production batches are created, Trackost tracks material consumption and documents their associated costs. Each order captures detailed per-line COGS and applicable fees, while returns are processed seamlessly. Comprehensive reports are generated, including profit and loss statements, profit per product and sales channel, inventory valuation, and a Schedule C COGS worksheet, all of which can be easily exported as CSV files. The service offers one straightforward pricing plan that does not limit users based on order volume, allowing for unlimited materials, products, and team members. Transitioning to Trackost is straightforward; simply provide your spreadsheet or Craftybase exports, and the migration will be handled for you at no additional cost, regardless of your chosen plan. This user-friendly approach ensures that artisans can focus more on their craft rather than on complicated inventory management.