Designed for Flexibility, Built for Growth
factory.online and BEEDIGIT are architected with one core principle: manufacturers should not have to adapt to software – the software should adapt to the factory.
Our modular and layered architecture gives you:
A flexible entry point (start small)
Room to grow (scale as needed)
Seamless integration with your machines, systems, and teams
Modular Architecture Explained
Our solution is divided into clearly defined functional modules, grouped into two core layers:
Planning & Management Layer (factory.online)
Sales & Quotation Management
Product Data Management (BOMs & Routings)
Master Data (Customers, Work Centers, Items)
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Capacity & Resource Planning (CRP)
Job Order Scheduling (APS)
Procurement & Inventory Management
Costing & Analytics
Execution & Monitoring Layer (BEEDIGIT)
Shopfloor Job Order Execution
Machine Data Acquisition (IIoT)
Operator Terminals & Instructions
OEE & Cycle Time Tracking
Batch & Traceability Logging
How the Layers Communicate
Planning decisions made in factory.online (e.g. job orders, materials, priorities) are transmitted directly to operators and machines via Beedigit.
Execution data (cycle time, actual quantities, downtime) is returned in real time to update planning, costing, and performance dashboards.
This creates a closed feedback loop, enabling rapid adjustments and continuous improvement.
Deployment: Cloud-Native and Scalable
Cloud-hosted: No on-premise infrastructure needed
Browser-based UI: Runs on any modern device
Modular Pricing: Start with core modules, expand as needed
API-ready: Easily integrate with your existing ERP, accounting, CAD, or analytics tools
Built on Industry Standards
APS, MRP, CRP principles
ISA-95 & MES architecture
IIoT-ready (MQTT, HTTPS, OPC-UA optional)
Example Deployment Paths
Stage | Modules Enabled | Suitable For |
1. Starter | Sales, Inventory, POs | Small teams or pilots |
2. Planner | Add MRP, Routing, Scheduling | Growing manufacturers |
3. Integrator | Add MES + Beedigit | Full shopfloor connectivity |
4. Optimizer | Add costing, multi-site, analytics | Multi-factory deployments |
Summary
Our architecture gives you the power to:
Start simple
Scale with confidence
Integrate everything
See the truth on your shopfloor
Whether you’re building machines, cables, or rockets – you deserve a smart factory backbone that works for you, not against you.