Product Discovery
We turn the idea into ready-to-build specification: SRS, architecture, proof of concept, wireframes, estimates, and backlog in 7-10 business days. Complex features get validated before development starts.
Manufacturing
Custom warehouse management, inventory tracking, and production systems for manufacturers who have outgrown spreadsheets - without the cost or complexity of SAP.
- QuickBooks
- Discovery → go-live 4–6 mo
- QR / Barcode
- vs SAP cost 10× less
Overview
LNOKS builds custom manufacturing software for mid-market companies that have outgrown spreadsheets but don't need SAP — warehouse management, real-time inventory tracking, digital work orders, and production dashboards. Systems integrate with QuickBooks, Exact, and existing ERPs, use QR and barcode scanning on the floor, and go from discovery to production go-live in 4–6 months at roughly one-tenth the cost of an SAP implementation. Clients own the code outright, with no annual licensing fees. Founded in 2022, LNOKS has shipped 40+ products with a 5.0 Clutch rating and 96% client re-engagement; manufacturing builds include Vernox, a multi-warehouse inventory system with QR dispatch, and Qloota, production tracking used across multiple manufacturers.
At a glance
Key facts
- 4–6 months
- From discovery to production go-live
- 10× less
- Cost of a custom WMS compared to an SAP implementation
- €50–150K
- Average annual cost of inventory errors for mid-market manufacturers
- QuickBooks + Exact
- Accounting and ERP integrations with no double data entry
- Yours forever
- You own the code — no annual licensing fees
Pain Points
Every manufacturer managing 500+ SKUs hits the same walls.
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Your inventory spreadsheet was fine at 200 SKUs. At 2,000 SKUs across multiple locations, it is a liability. Numbers do not match, versions conflict, and month-end reconciliation takes days. The cost of inventory errors alone is €50-150K per year for most manufacturers your size.
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You evaluated enterprise software. The licensing alone is six figures. Implementation takes years. And 90% of the features are for companies ten times your size. You need software built for how YOU work, not a system that forces you to work its way.
- 3
Operators write things down on paper. Data gets entered at end of day. Nobody trusts the numbers. When a customer calls asking about their order status, someone has to walk to the warehouse and physically check. That is not operations - that is archaeology.
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PE firms, new management layers, and growth demand operational data you simply do not have. Inventory accuracy, production throughput, on-time delivery rates - the numbers exist somewhere in your spreadsheets, but extracting them takes a week and a guess.
How We Help
Custom software that replaces spreadsheets and sidesteps SAP
- 1
Real-time inventory across all locations, QR/barcode scanning, role-based dashboards, and accounting integration - built around your specific production workflow.
Custom WMS for Manufacturing → - 2
Digital work orders, operator interfaces, and real-time production tracking that replace paper-based processes and give management live visibility into throughput.
End-to-end Software Development → - 3
Executive dashboards showing inventory accuracy, order fulfillment rates, production efficiency, and financial KPIs - updated in real time from live operational data.
Web App Development → - 4
Connect your new system to QuickBooks, Exact, your ERP, shipping providers, and any other tools your team already relies on - no double data entry.
End-to-end Software Development →
By the Numbers
The math behind why manufacturers are making this move
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€50-150K
Average annual cost of inventory errors for mid-market manufacturers
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4-6 months
From discovery to production go-live
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10x less
Cost of custom WMS compared to SAP implementation
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Yours forever
You own the code - no annual licensing fees
Selected Work
A manufacturer like you - with measurable results
Our Process
From factory floor visit to go-live - a clear, phased process
- 1
We visit your facility, map your production and warehouse workflows, observe how inventory is tracked today, and document what a system needs to do for YOUR specific team. We review your accounting setup and integration requirements.
- 2
We design the dashboards and scanning interfaces your operators and managers will use daily. Interactive prototypes are tested with your actual warehouse staff in their working environment - catching usability issues before development begins.
- 3
We develop the system in focused iterations, connect it to your accounting platform and existing tools, load your inventory data, and stress-test under realistic volumes. You see working software every two weeks.
- 4
We pilot in your primary location, train your team from floor operators to executives, monitor the first weeks of live operation, and provide ongoing support as you scale to additional locations.
Related Services
Everything you need to get this done
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Custom WMS for Manufacturing
Custom warehouse management systems for manufacturers who've outgrown Excel but refuse to overpay for SAP. Delivered in months, not years.
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End-to-end Software Development
End-to-end software development from discovery to launch - one team, one process, full ownership of your product at every stage.
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Product Design for SaaS
Product design for SaaS - onboarding flows, feature adoption patterns, and scalable design systems that drive retention and reduce churn from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions manufacturers always ask
Yes. We build integrations with QuickBooks, Exact, and other accounting or ERP systems. Stock movements, purchase orders, and adjustments sync automatically - eliminating double data entry and reconciliation headaches.
Most manufacturing software projects take 4-6 months from discovery to production go-live. We start with an operations audit, design and prototype with your team, build in iterations, and pilot in your primary location before expanding.
A custom WMS or inventory management system for a mid-sized manufacturer typically costs between €40,000 and €70,000. This is a one-time investment - no annual licensing fees. Compare that to SAP or NetSuite, which can easily exceed €500,000 over five years.
For most manufacturers in the €10-50M revenue range, custom software is a better fit. SAP is built for global enterprises and comes with features, complexity, and costs designed for companies ten times your size. Custom software is built specifically for your workflows and scales with you.
Because you own the code, the system evolves with your business. We provide ongoing support for new features, additional locations, and workflow changes. You are never locked into a vendor roadmap.