Keep Production on Track
Connect your BOMs to builds, usage, and costs—keeping your production schedules clear, responsive, and grounded in real-world inventory.
Execute with Confidence
Aligni builds transform your BOMs into actionable plans—tracking material usage, scheduling needs, and production progress in one place. What do builds do?
- Establish component demand to drive procurement of shortages
- Facilitate component deviations or substitutions
- Reliably adjust inventory as components are consumed
- Record which items were used and what they cost
Builds are the foundation for procurement, inventory, and production. They create a framework for smarter planning, better visibility, and faster decisions at every step.
Build On-Time
On-time production demands accurate knowledge of material shortages. Aligni’s Material Shortage Report helps you prioritize what matters.
- Identify critical shortages across all active builds
- Sort by lead time, urgency, or part category
- Filter by manufacturer, vendor, category, and even production period to keep your purchasing focused
- Drive procurement with live demand data
What is a Build?
A build represents the process of consuming components from a BOM to create a finished assembly. It connects your inventory, procurement, production, and quality control within a single record and traceable events.
In Aligni, every build records which parts were used, what alternates or deviations were made, what the build cost, and the final quality outcomes—giving you full visibility into the real-world execution of your production plan.
Track Usage and Cost
Each build becomes a detailed record of what was used, substituted, and spent—down to the unit cost.
- Capture part-level usage and cost details
- Log alternates or deviations as they happen
- Preserve full traceability for future audits and analysis
You get a historical, audit-ready record of each production run.
Drive Action with Inventory Forecasts
Get a live forecast of available stock, expected deliveries, and anticipated inventory gaps—so you can make smarter, faster decisions before issues hit your production schedule.
- Prioritize Shortages – Focus procurement on what’s truly urgent
- Manage Partials – Know when partial inventory covers short-term builds
- Track Incoming Inventory – See what’s ordered and when it’s expected
- Monitor Safety Stock – Stay above buffer levels without overstocking
- Visualize Lead Time Risk – Identify which parts threaten your schedule if delays occur
Tie Quality to Every Build
Tie quality control results directly to your production runs. Aligni keeps build-level outcomes visible, searchable, and actionable.
- Record inspections and part-level results
- Link quality outcomes to specific builds
- Feed issue data into purchasing, planning, and design
Adapt with Alternative Parts
Substitute approved alternates and apply build-specific deviations with clear documentation — all without slowing down production.
- Swap components without disrupting workflows
- Record substitution reasons and approvers
- Handy helpers provide insights into available alternate inventory
Maintain momentum without sacrificing quality.
See the Road Ahead
The Build Manager gives you a clear calendar view of current and upcoming builds—so you can plan with precision, not guesswork.
- Navigate the production pipeline by time, build, or part
- Visualize demand across locations and teams
- Stay in sync with purchasing and inventory updates
One Platform. Zero Guesswork.
From planning to final inspection, Aligni gives you the tools to plan better, build smarter, and respond faster—without the overhead of traditional ERP systems.
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