Tangle

Tangle is a modern, AI-driven Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system built specifically for the manufacturing sector. It directly addresses the common frustrations associated with traditional ERPs, such as rigidity, escalating costs, and prolonged implementation periods. Tangle's core philosophy is to adapt to a business's existing processes, not force the business to adapt to the software. By leveraging Artificial Intelligence, including a GPT-style chatbot, Tangle automates repetitive tasks, reduces errors, and provides intelligent insights to drive efficiency and growth.

The platform is designed for rapid deployment and immediate value, offering a stark contrast to legacy systems. It provides a unified, real-time view of all operations, empowering businesses to make data-driven decisions quickly. From custom fabricators to MRO services, Tangle's flexibility makes it a powerful tool for any manufacturer looking to modernize their operations without disrupting their workflow.

How to use Tangle

Getting started with Tangle is a collaborative and straightforward process designed for speed and minimal disruption:

1. Schedule a Demo: The journey begins by contacting the Tangle team to schedule a personalized demonstration. This allows them to understand your specific challenges and showcase relevant features.
2. Needs Assessment & Customization: Tangle's experts work closely with your team to map out your unique workflows, data structures, and operational pain points. The platform is then configured and tailored to your precise requirements.
3. Fast Implementation & Data Migration: Unlike traditional ERPs that can take months to implement, Tangle is typically deployed in a matter of days or weeks. The team also assists in migrating your historical data from old systems to ensure a seamless transition.
4. Go-Live & User Adoption: Because Tangle is designed to mirror your existing processes, the learning curve is minimal, and extensive retraining is often unnecessary. Your team can adopt the new system quickly and start realizing benefits almost immediately.
5. Continuous Support & Partnership: Post-implementation, Tangle acts as an extension of your team, providing ongoing support, assistance with integrations, and continuous improvement to ensure the system evolves with your business.

Core Features of Tangle

• AI-Powered Automation: Utilizes a GPT-style chatbot to automate and streamline repetitive, error-prone tasks in quoting, purchasing, work order management, and more.
• Real-Time Customizable Dashboards: Offers fully customizable dashboards for a complete, real-time overview of shop floor operations, production status, KPIs, and other critical metrics.
• Inventory Management: Gain full, real-time control over stock levels with detailed tracking and reporting, reducing the risk of overstocking or stockouts.
• Advanced Scheduling: A smart scheduling system to efficiently manage workforce, equipment, and production timelines, optimizing resource utilization and preventing delays.
• Production & Costing Management: Track production costs in detail, analyze job profitability, and identify opportunities for cost-saving measures to improve margins.
• Integrated CRM: A built-in Customer Relationship Management system to manage customer interactions, track sales pipelines, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Customer & Vendor Portals: Secure, self-service web portals for customers and vendors to place orders, track deliveries, and manage their accounts, improving communication and efficiency.
• End-to-End Quote-to-Cash: Automates the entire sales cycle from generating professional quotes to invoicing and cash collection, accelerating cash flow.
• Shop Floor Data Collection: Collects and analyzes real-time data directly from the shop floor to monitor operational performance, identify bottlenecks, and track quality.
• Tangle Connectors (API): A robust API allows for seamless integration with most third-party software, including accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero), e-commerce platforms, and payment gateways.

Use Cases for Tangle

Tangle is particularly effective for:

• Custom & High-Mix Manufacturing: Businesses like metal fabricators (e.g., Yarlmetal) where each order can be unique, with high variability in processes and specifications. Tangle's flexibility easily handles this complexity.
• Aerospace MRO: Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations (e.g., Volo Aero MRO) that need to replace rigid, unsuitable legacy ERPs with a more adaptable and efficient system.
• Operational Modernization: Any manufacturing company aiming to boost production efficiency (by up to 20%), decrease production costs (by up to 30%), and improve on-time delivery rates (by up to 27%).
• Legacy ERP Replacement: Companies struggling with outdated, inflexible, and expensive ERP systems can migrate to Tangle for a faster, more cost-effective, and future-proof solution.

Advantages of Tangle

• Unmatched Flexibility: The platform is built to conform to your unique business processes, eliminating the need for costly operational changes.
• Rapid Time-to-Value: Go live in days or weeks, not months, enabling a swift return on investment and immediate operational improvements.
• Intuitive and Easy to Use: Designed to be as user-friendly as a spreadsheet, it minimizes the need for extensive retraining and encourages quick adoption by the team.
• Predictable & Transparent Costs: Tangle offers a bundled pricing model without the hidden fees for customization, setup, and support that are common with other ERP vendors.
• No Vendor Lock-in: Provides the freedom to integrate with other systems via its open API and does not bind you with lengthy, restrictive contracts.
• AI-Driven Intelligence: Leverages AI to not only automate tasks but also to provide smarter insights that lead to better business decisions and reduced errors.

Pricing and Plans

Tangle operates on a customized, quote-based pricing model. The cost is tailored to the specific needs, scale, and complexity of each manufacturing operation. They emphasize a 'predictable costs' approach where everything is bundled into the price, avoiding unexpected fees for customization or support. To receive a detailed price quote, prospective customers are encouraged to schedule a demo and discuss their specific requirements with the Tangle sales team.