See what the quote assumes
Include material, setup and run times for each operation in the estimate. Keep the inputs together so you can explain the price and review the assumptions on a repeat enquiry.
Explore job costing →Precision engineering & machining
ERP for precision
engineering & machining.
Quote the material, setup and run time behind a machined component, then compare the estimate with recorded production work. Jems brings costing, part information and shop-floor tracking together for UK precision engineers, from one-off jobs to repeat batches.
A connected machining job
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Build the estimateMaterial, setup and run-time costs
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Follow the operationsWorks orders and shop-floor time
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Review the resultRecorded time and operational variance
Estimate, manufacture & review
Make the next quote better informed.
A repeat component is only as predictable as the assumptions behind its quote. See the material, operation times and recorded work together, so your team can investigate the difference and decide what to change.
Manufacturing workflows to explore
- CNC turning & milling
- Machined components
- One-off jobs
- Repeat batches
Find the detail behind the part
Keep versions, drawings, datasheets and BOMs with the component. Give quoting and manufacturing a shared reference when preparing a one-off job or another production batch.
Explore parts & BOMs →Explain the time difference
Record production progress and time against works orders and operations. Compare standard and actual work to investigate a longer setup or run before preparing the next quote.
Explore production tracking →An example machining job
A repeat order for machined brackets.
Follow an illustrative order for 50 machined brackets. Start with the setup and run-time assumptions, record the machining work, then see how a 45-minute difference informs the next estimate.
BRK-050 / Machined bracket50 brackets
01 / Estimate
Make the machining assumptions visible.
The material and each operation form the basis of the quote. Here is the machining operation for a repeat bracket order.
Explore setup & run-time costing| Machining input | Sample value |
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| Batch quantity | 50 brackets |
| Set up hours | 1.00 hour |
| Minutes per item | 4 minutes |
A one-hour setup plus four minutes for each of 50 brackets gives 4 hours 20 minutes of estimated machining time.
02 / Manufacture
Follow the work against the job.
Works orders and operations give the office and shop floor a shared reference. Record time as the machining work is performed.
Explore works orders & time capture| Job information | Sample value |
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| Part | BRK-050 |
| Operation | Machining |
| Recorded time | 5 hours 5 minutes |
Recorded work gives you something concrete to compare with the assumptions used in the quote.
03 / Review
Find the difference before the next quote.
Operational variance helps you review standard and actual work. Use the result to investigate why a repeat job took longer.
Explore estimating & variance| Machining time | Sample value |
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| Estimated | 4 hours 20 minutes |
| Recorded | 5 hours 5 minutes |
| Difference | 45 minutes longer |
Was it the setup, the run time or an interruption? Review the job with your team before changing the next estimate.
Check your requirements
Start with your job.
Check the important detail.
Bring a component drawing, a quote and a repeat job where recorded time differed from the estimate.
Available to demonstrate
Material and operation estimates, setup and run times, part versions and drawings, works orders, progress and time capture, and operational variance.
Assess with our team
Your CAD/CAM tools, machine connectivity, material certificates and customer approval records. Include any customer-supplied material and the inspection evidence you need.
Planned development
Scheduling is targeted for Q4 2026. Subcontracting and Engineering Change Control are on the 2027 roadmap. See the product roadmap for development targets.
Built & supported in the UK
A practical route from demo to go-live.
Start with a representative job. Agree the software fit, the data to bring across and the help your team needs before implementation begins.
A demo around your work
Bring a component drawing, a quote and your setup/run-time assumptions. We’ll follow the job into works orders and recorded time, then discuss the variance questions your team needs to answer.
Book your workflow demoA scope you can review
We assess your current system, records and history, then agree migration coverage, validation, training and responsibilities. Your team checks representative jobs before the planned cutover.
Explore migration & implementationClear subscription pricing
Jems Standard is £1,249 per month excluding VAT, with 10 full-access users and 25 shop-floor-only workers. Implementation, migration and training are scoped and quoted separately.
Calculate your team’s subscriptionYour questions
Jems for precision engineering.
Can we include setup and run times in a quote?
Yes. Production operations include setup and run-time information that can form part of the job estimate alongside materials. We can use one of your components to demonstrate the costing inputs and resulting quote.
Can Jems handle both one-off and repeat components?
Jems connects customer quotes and orders with part structures, material requirements and works orders. These records support quoting a new component and planning work for parts you make repeatedly. Bring an example of each so we can follow how your team prepares and releases the work.
Does production tracking include automatic scheduling?
Current production functionality includes works orders, operation routing, progress and time capture. Scheduling is planned for Q4 2026. It is separate from the production-tracking functionality available today; see the roadmap for development targets.
Can we migrate from iCaps or another existing system?
We review the data, workflows and history you need before agreeing a migration scope and price. Implementation is quoted separately from the subscription. The iCaps replacement page explains that assessment process; we can also discuss other systems and spreadsheets.
What does Jems cost for this manufacturing workflow?
The same Jems Standard subscription applies across these industry workflows: £1,249 per month excluding VAT, including 10 full-access users and 25 shop-floor-only workers. Additional access is sold in blocks; larger deployments receive a tailored quote. Implementation, migration and training are scoped and quoted separately. Use the team pricing calculator to explore your subscription.
How long does implementation take?
We agree a timetable after reviewing your data, workflows and training needs. The scope defines the records and history to migrate, validation checks, responsibilities and the planned cutover. Your team has time to check migrated records and test representative jobs before go-live.
See your component in Jems
Bring a quote.
Follow it into production.
Show our UK team the material, operations and reports behind a representative job. We’ll demonstrate the relevant workflows and discuss migration, training and implementation.