PreFabControl MES + QMS Features

PreFabControl covers 10 integrated feature areas that together form a complete MES and QMS platform for prefabricated building manufacturers — including manufacturers of modular homes, multi-unit residential buildings, commercial and institutional modules, industrial buildings, and prefabricated components. From tracking units on the factory floor to generating compliance-ready documentation packages, every module is designed to work together so your team spends less time on paperwork and more time building.

#1 Production Tracking

Follow every unit from start to delivery

Track each unit through every production stage with per-unit records, serial numbers, and real-time status updates.

  • Per-unit records with serial numbers and lifecycle tracking
  • Production orders with scheduling and material reservations
  • Station-by-station build event tracking
  • WIP monitoring across production lines
  • Barcode and QR code label generation
  • Unit testing and readiness verification
  • Visual factory layout editor
  • Shipment management and delivery tracking
Production tracking in PreFabControl Digital twin factory layout editor
#2 Quality Management

Inspections, NCRs, corrective actions, and audits

A complete quality management system structured around factory-built housing compliance requirements.

  • Configurable inspection templates with digital sign-off
  • Non-conformance tracking with severity and disposition
  • Corrective actions with root cause analysis (5-Why, Ishikawa)
  • CAPA verification and effectiveness follow-up
  • Internal and external audit management
  • Management review records with action items
  • Calibration asset management with scheduling
Quality management - NCRs, CAPAs, and audits
#3 Inventory & Materials

Material tracking from receiving dock to production line

Full material lifecycle management with lot tracking, receiving inspection, and real-time stock visibility.

  • Bilingual material catalogue with categories, groups, and spec templates
  • Hierarchical inventory locations (warehouse → zone → row → bin)
  • Lot-level tracking with receiving inspection
  • Real-time stock levels and inventory transactions
  • Material equivalency rules and substitution groups
  • Inventory projections and demand forecasting
  • Material reservation for production orders
  • Receiving inspection with accept/reject workflows
  • Stock adjustment and cycle counting
Inventory management with lot tracking
#4 Compliance & Reporting

Compliance documentation for CSA A277 and other requirements

Generate compliance documentation packages, track management reviews, and maintain complete audit trails for CSA A277 certification, alternative accepted inspection processes, and other applicable requirements.

  • Per-unit compliance documentation packages
  • Production records supporting CSA A277 and other applicable requirements
  • Management review tracking with action items
  • PDF generation with branded templates
  • Complete audit trail for every record change
  • Structured data exports for reporting requirements
  • Operational dashboards with key metrics
  • Quality metrics and trend analysis
Document generation for compliance reporting
#5 Engineering & Document Control

BOMs, work instructions, and controlled documents

Manage product definitions, bills of material, and controlled documents with full revision tracking.

  • Bills of Material with version control and substitution groups
  • Work instructions with revisions linked to production stages
  • Controlled document management with approval workflows
  • Product catalog linked to BOMs and production orders
  • Document templates with auto-fill capability
  • Drawing references and file attachments
  • Usage zone tracking for materials
Engineering - BOMs, documents, and work instructions Materials administration and catalog
#6 Training & Workforce

Skills tracking and training management

Ensure your workforce meets competency requirements with structured training programs and qualification tracking.

  • Training courses with curriculum and assessment
  • Role-based training requirements
  • Certification expiry tracking and renewal reminders
  • Employee qualification documentation
Workforce and calibration management
#7 Purchasing & Suppliers

Supplier management and purchase orders

Manage your supplier base, track purchase orders, and monitor delivery performance.

  • Supplier management with contact and capability profiles
  • Purchase order creation and tracking
  • Supplier performance metrics and scorecards
  • Lead time tracking and on-time delivery analysis
  • Material preference ranking by supplier
  • Approved supplier lists by material category
Suppliers and procurement management
#8 Process Automation

Guided workflows and process execution

Define structured workflows that guide your team through complex processes with step-by-step execution.

  • Guided multi-step workflows
  • Step completion tracking with sign-off
  • Route-based navigation for production stages
  • Workflow execution history and audit trail
Guided workflow execution BPMN process orchestrator
#9 Administration & Multi-Site

Role-based Access Control for Single or Multi-site Manufacturers

Manage multiple sites, configure user roles, and customize the platform for your organization.

  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Bilingual interface (English and French)
  • Cloud SaaS hosted in Canadian data centres
  • User preferences and notification settings
  • Consolidated reporting across sites
User administration and multi-site management
#10 Field Service & Warranty

Closed-loop support from delivery to resolution

Track post-delivery issues, schedule field service, and tie every resolution back to your quality system for continuous improvement.

  • Customer issue tracking linked to specific units
  • Field service job scheduling and assignment
  • Direct linkage from field issues to corrective actions
  • Warranty claim documentation and resolution tracking
  • Post-delivery quality metrics and trend analysis
  • Complete traceability from issue to root cause and to resolution
Field service and warranty management

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