Manufacturing & MRP Software for Distilleries

TTB-compliant production tracking with proof gallon calculations, processing records, and automated monthly report generation that satisfies federal excise tax filing requirements.. Software for managing manufacturing operations, tracking materials, planning production, and controlling quality.

Challenges Spirits Production Businesses Face

If any of these sound familiar, you are not alone. Most spirits production businesses deal with these every day.

TTB reporting requirements where federal excise tax calculations depend on proof gallons, and production, storage, and processing records must be meticulously maintained for compliance audits.

Barrel inventory management where spirits age for years across warehouse locations, and tracking each barrel's fill date, proof, location, and projected readiness requires systems most small distilleries lack.

Three-tier distribution system navigation where distilleries must work through distributors in most states, and managing distributor relationships, pricing tiers, and depletion allowances is complex.

Tasting room and direct-sales compliance where on-site consumption, bottle sales, and cocktail service each have different licensing requirements that vary by state and municipality.

Small-batch production scheduling where grain milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling, and barrel filling must be sequenced precisely because equipment is shared across product lines.

How Deelo Solves These for Spirits Production Businesses

Every pain point above has a matching solution built into Deelo — no extra plugins, no extra cost.

TTB-compliant production tracking with proof gallon calculations, processing records, and automated monthly report generation that satisfies federal excise tax filing requirements.

Barrel management system with warehouse location mapping, fill date and proof tracking, sample logging, and maturity projections that make barrel inventory queryable and plannable.

Distributor CRM with pricing tier management, depletion reporting, sales performance tracking, and relationship activity logs that optimize three-tier distribution partnerships.

Tasting room POS with license-compliant transaction handling, visitor tracking, and direct-sale reporting that meets state-specific requirements for on-premise and off-premise sales.

Production scheduling with equipment allocation, batch sequencing, and timeline visualization that prevents bottlenecks when multiple spirit lines share fermenters and stills.

Manufacturing Features Built for Spirits Production

Software for managing manufacturing operations, tracking materials, planning production, and controlling quality. MRP (Material Requirements Planning) helps you know exactly what to produce, when to produce it, and what materials you need.

Bill of materials (BOM) management
Production planning and scheduling
Work order creation and tracking
Inventory management with lot tracking
Purchase order management
Quality control and inspection workflows
Cost tracking and margin analysis
Shop floor reporting and productivity

Deelo vs the Competition

See how Deelo stacks up against popular manufacturing tools for spirits production businesses.

FeatureDeeloKatanaMRPeasyFishbowl
Starting PriceFree / $19/seat$99 - $499+/mo$49 - $149/user/mo$4,395+ one-time + support
All-in-one platform
Manufacturing features
Built-in CRM
Invoicing & payments
50+ integrated apps
No long-term contract

Spirits Production Industry Insights

Automated TTB reporting reduces compliance preparation time by 70%

Barrel tracking eliminates 90% of inventory discrepancies during audits

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best manufacturing software for spirits production businesses?
Deelo offers manufacturing software purpose-built for spirits production businesses. It includes bill of materials (bom) management, production planning and scheduling, work order creation and tracking, and more — all in one integrated platform that also includes 50+ other business apps.
How much does manufacturing software cost for spirits production companies?
Deelo starts free with all 50+ apps included. Paid plans start at $19/seat/month with no long-term contracts. Compare that to standalone manufacturing tools like Katana ($99 - $499+/mo) that only cover one function.
Can I use Deelo's manufacturing alongside other Deelo apps?
Yes — that's the core advantage. Your manufacturing data connects seamlessly with crm, pos, inventory. No integrations to set up, no data silos, no extra cost.
How long does it take to set up Deelo for a spirits production business?
Most spirits production businesses are up and running in under 15 minutes. Sign up, choose your industry during onboarding, and Deelo pre-configures the right apps and workflows for your business type.
Does Deelo replace Katana for spirits production businesses?
Deelo can replace Katana and more. While Katana focuses on manufacturing, Deelo gives you manufacturing plus 50+ additional apps — CRM, invoicing, scheduling, helpdesk, and more — for a fraction of the cost.

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