For manufacturing and production teams
Production Management Software Built Around Your Process
Keel builds custom production systems on a modern operations platform. Your stages, your checkpoints, your terminology, not generic ERP assumptions.
- Batch management, scheduling and quality control in one place
- Full traceability from raw materials to finished goods
- Launch tailored systems in weeks instead of months
Built by the team who ran operations at Echo, shipping 50k medicines a day.
Tell us about your production
Share a few details and we will come back with how Keel could work for your operation.
Why teams pick Keel over a legacy ERP
Modelled on how you actually make things
We map your stages, checkpoints and terminology. No forcing your process into someone else's template.
Batches that match orders and delivery
Manage daily workloads and production batches, and keep them tied to the orders they fulfil.
QC inside the flow
Specifications, tolerances and approvals sit where they belong in the process, not bolted on afterwards.
Traceability you can prove
Every input, transformation and output is traced and connected, with a full audit log behind it.
Connected to the rest of your stack
APIs link your production data to Shopify, Amazon, 3PLs, finance systems and IoT devices.
Software you own
Custom data models, version-controlled code and self-hosting options mean you keep control.
What your production management system can cover
Keel is a code-first operations platform and a modern alternative to a legacy ERP. You define your data model in the Keel Schema and get a production backend with a Postgres database, APIs, auth, role- and row-based permissions, jobs, events, observability and audit logs on managed serverless infrastructure.
On top of that we build the production system your team actually uses, plus auto-generated internal tools for operations, customer service and finance. Because it is built around your process, you can keep changing it as the business grows.
- Batch management and production scheduling for daily workloads
- Quality control checkpoints with specifications, tolerances and approvals
- End-to-end traceability from raw materials through to finished goods
- Lot, batch and serial number tracking with expiry, quarantine and hold statuses
- Stock across multiple locations, down to the bin, with barcode scanning
- Purchase orders, supplier records and three-way matching for materials
- Order capture, allocation, picking, packing and shipping workflows
- Custom roles and permissions so each team only sees what it needs
- Complete audit trail on every change
Backed by operators and investors
“Keel is truly one of the most obvious wins I've ever seen in the Ops world”
“Keel has been instrumental in the successful launch of Bravely's new platform. Their comprehensive backend solution, paired with the exceptional support of their fantastic team, enabled us to rapidly deploy a sophisticated and meticulously crafted product in a tightly regulated industry. Without Keel, we'd be months behind our current launch.”
“Keel is incredibly powerful. Three days writing code and it all just works from the first attempt! The Schema allows for super easy and intuitive data modelling, particularly around the relationship syntax with all foreign keys sorted. I also just love the DevEx! It's well thought-out and far superior to other products.”
What happens next
You send the details
Tell us about your production process, volumes and the tools you already use.
We map your process
We walk through your stages, checkpoints and data, then show how it would work in Keel.
You get a plan and a quote
We agree the scope of your first system and the steps to get it live.
Frequently asked questions
How much does production management software from Keel cost?
Pricing depends on the scope of your system and how it connects to your other tools. Send us your requirements and we will quote for your project.
Is this an off-the-shelf product?
No. Keel is a code-first operations platform, and the production system is built around your process, your stages and your terminology. You are not buying a fixed template.
How long does it take to get live?
Keel is designed so tailored systems launch in weeks instead of months. The exact timeline depends on your process and integrations, which we confirm after the first call.
Can it connect to our existing systems?
Yes. Keel provides JSON, GraphQL and RPC APIs and integrates with e-commerce platforms like Shopify and Amazon, 3PLs, finance systems and IoT devices such as smart shelves and sensors.
Do we need a big engineering team?
No. The platform is built for teams with small engineering teams, and internal tools for ops, customer service and finance are generated from your schema.
Who do you work with?
Keel works with operations teams at scaling companies, including manufacturing, consumer goods, food and drink, construction, health and beauty and installation services. We are UK-based and deliver remotely across Europe.
Ready to run production your way?
Tell us how you make things and we will show you how a custom production management system on Keel would work.
- Batch management, scheduling and quality control in one place
- Full traceability from raw materials to finished goods
- Launch tailored systems in weeks instead of months