Migrate your Cetec ERP data
All-in-one web-native ERP for small-to-mid-sized manufacturers, bundling CRM, quoting, inventory, production, and accounting under a single $50/user/month subscription with no module add-ons.
In its favor
Why people choose Cetec ERP
The signal that keeps Cetec ERP on the shortlist. Sourced from G2, Capterra, and customer scoping calls.
Single flat subscription ($50/user/month) with every module included, eliminating the module-by-module cost explosion common in tier-II ERP alternatives.
Full traceability and compliance tools—travelers, inspection data, NCRs, PPAP/FAI, revision-controlled documents—for AS9100 and MIL-PRF environments.
One-system integration means every department operates from the same live database, eliminating the reconciliation overhead of separate CRM, inventory, and accounting tools.
Rapid eight-week upgrade cycle driven by customer feedback, so the platform evolves without requiring customers to pay for major version upgrades.
Open API library and documented spreadsheet exports from most tables enable custom integrations and reporting outside the platform.
Financial reporting is described as lacking standard formatting and depth compared to dedicated accounting platforms, pushing finance-focused companies toward NetSuite or QuickBooks.
The platform is optimized for manufacturing workflows; companies primarily running distribution or service operations find the UI click-heavy and the feature set misaligned.
Slow performance and a steep learning curve surface in negative reviews, particularly for teams expecting a consumer-grade UX.
Self-implementation is difficult for non-technical teams without ERP experience; the documentation assumes familiarity with manufacturing vocabulary and processes.
Reasons to switch
Why people leave Cetec ERP
The recurring reasons buyers give for replacing Cetec ERP. Presented as facts, not knocks.
Platform scorecard
Strengths, weaknesses, and where Cetec ERP fits
Grades across six dimensions, plus a SWOT-style view of where the platform shines and where it falls short.
SWOT — strengths, weaknesses, and use-case fit
Strengths
Weaknesses
Where it works
Where it struggles
Pricing tiers
Cetec ERP pricing overview
Cetec ERP charges a flat $50/user/month for all users, with a reduced $25/user/month rate for shop floor employees who use only production modules. Support is layered on top as a company-wide monthly add-on: free community forum (Lite), $650/month (Standard), or $3,200/month (Enterprise). There are no feature-gated tiers—all modules are included at every pricing level.
Lite
Tier 1 of 4
$50/user/month
What's included
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What gets migrated
Cetec ERP object support
Object-by-object support for Cetec ERP migrations. Per-pair details surface during scoping.
Customers
Fully supportedCustomer records are a core CRM object in Cetec. Internal customers (the company itself) cannot be edited once linked to an order—a platform constraint we flag during scoping so linking relationships are resolved before migration.
Quotes (PQuotes)
Mapping requiredQuotes support dollar-value, PPV, and LBV approval thresholds with per-user and global limits. We preserve threshold configurations and approval workflows as metadata, then map Quote line items to the target system's equivalent pricing/quote object.
Sales Orders
Fully supportedOrders are the transactional hub tying customer, parts, pricing, and fulfillment together. We migrate orders in open status as well as historical completed orders, preserving line-item detail and any attached documents.
Purchase Orders
Fully supportedPO records, line items, and receipt history export cleanly. Drop-ship PO patterns with automatic PO generation are flagged separately since they may create linked records in the target system.
Parts / Part Numbers
Fully supportedParts are the central master record driving BOMs, inventory, pricing, and purchasing. We map part numbers, descriptions, units of measure, vendor pricing, and any attached prints or documents.
Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Mapping requiredMulti-level BOMs with materials, work instructions, and sub-assemblies require structural mapping when the target system uses a different nesting model. We flatten or nest accordingly and flag phantom BOMs separately.
Work Orders
Fully supportedWork orders tie production scheduling, labor tracking, and cost accounting together. We migrate open work orders and historical completion records, preserving operation sequences and any associated travelers.
Inventory / Warehouse
Mapping requiredInventory quantities and locations are warehouse-specific. We map on-hand quantities by warehouse and preserve costing method (average, FIFO, etc.) as configured in Cetec's inventory pricing documentation.
Inspections / Quality Records
Mapping requiredInspection data linked to parts, lots, and work orders is revision-controlled and timestamped. We migrate inspection records and their outcomes (pass/fail/conditional) as structured quality data.
NCRs (Non-Conformance Records)
Mapping requiredNCRs link to parts, suppliers, and root-cause analysis. We preserve NCR status, disposition actions, and any linked corrective action records as a discrete quality object.
Documents
Mapping requiredDocument management stores file attachments against parts, BOMs, work orders, and quality records. We export attached files in their original formats and map them to the corresponding target records by ID.
Workflows
Mapping requiredCetec workflows are role and user-based routing tables for quote, order, PO, and quality processes. We export the workflow definitions and map them to the target system's routing logic, which may require rule reconstruction.
Chart of Accounts
Fully supportedThe GL structure with account codes, types, and department/cost center assignments migrates cleanly. We preserve active/inactive status and any intercompany account mappings.
Users and Roles
Mapping requiredUser records, role definitions, and per-module permissions migrate to the target system's equivalent access model. Role names differ across platforms so we map by permission set rather than by name.
Quality Codes
Mapping requiredQuality codes are configured system-wide for inspections, NCRs, and receiving. We export the code tables and map to equivalent codes in the target system, flagging any missing code categories.
| Object | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Customers | Fully supported | Customer records are a core CRM object in Cetec. Internal customers (the company itself) cannot be edited once linked to an order—a platform constraint we flag during scoping so linking relationships are resolved before migration. |
| Quotes (PQuotes) | Mapping required | Quotes support dollar-value, PPV, and LBV approval thresholds with per-user and global limits. We preserve threshold configurations and approval workflows as metadata, then map Quote line items to the target system's equivalent pricing/quote object. |
| Sales Orders | Fully supported | Orders are the transactional hub tying customer, parts, pricing, and fulfillment together. We migrate orders in open status as well as historical completed orders, preserving line-item detail and any attached documents. |
| Purchase Orders | Fully supported | PO records, line items, and receipt history export cleanly. Drop-ship PO patterns with automatic PO generation are flagged separately since they may create linked records in the target system. |
| Parts / Part Numbers | Fully supported | Parts are the central master record driving BOMs, inventory, pricing, and purchasing. We map part numbers, descriptions, units of measure, vendor pricing, and any attached prints or documents. |
| Bills of Materials (BOMs) | Mapping required | Multi-level BOMs with materials, work instructions, and sub-assemblies require structural mapping when the target system uses a different nesting model. We flatten or nest accordingly and flag phantom BOMs separately. |
| Work Orders | Fully supported | Work orders tie production scheduling, labor tracking, and cost accounting together. We migrate open work orders and historical completion records, preserving operation sequences and any associated travelers. |
| Inventory / Warehouse | Mapping required | Inventory quantities and locations are warehouse-specific. We map on-hand quantities by warehouse and preserve costing method (average, FIFO, etc.) as configured in Cetec's inventory pricing documentation. |
| Inspections / Quality Records | Mapping required | Inspection data linked to parts, lots, and work orders is revision-controlled and timestamped. We migrate inspection records and their outcomes (pass/fail/conditional) as structured quality data. |
| NCRs (Non-Conformance Records) | Mapping required | NCRs link to parts, suppliers, and root-cause analysis. We preserve NCR status, disposition actions, and any linked corrective action records as a discrete quality object. |
| Documents | Mapping required | Document management stores file attachments against parts, BOMs, work orders, and quality records. We export attached files in their original formats and map them to the corresponding target records by ID. |
| Workflows | Mapping required | Cetec workflows are role and user-based routing tables for quote, order, PO, and quality processes. We export the workflow definitions and map them to the target system's routing logic, which may require rule reconstruction. |
| Chart of Accounts | Fully supported | The GL structure with account codes, types, and department/cost center assignments migrates cleanly. We preserve active/inactive status and any intercompany account mappings. |
| Users and Roles | Mapping required | User records, role definitions, and per-module permissions migrate to the target system's equivalent access model. Role names differ across platforms so we map by permission set rather than by name. |
| Quality Codes | Mapping required | Quality codes are configured system-wide for inspections, NCRs, and receiving. We export the code tables and map to equivalent codes in the target system, flagging any missing code categories. |
Gotchas
What to watch for in Cetec ERP migrations
Issues we've hit on past Cetec ERP migrations, tagged by severity. FlitStack AI handles every one — surfacing them up front because buyer engineering teams want to know.
Internal customer records lock after order commitment
Manufacturing Contact billing model not applicable but user pricing tiers matter
Spreadsheet-to-transformation migration pattern differs from direct API extraction
Build-and-ship versus build-to-stock dual fulfillment logic
| Severity | Issue |
|---|---|
| Medium | Internal customer records lock after order commitment |
| Low | Manufacturing Contact billing model not applicable but user pricing tiers matter |
| Medium | Spreadsheet-to-transformation migration pattern differs from direct API extraction |
| Low | Build-and-ship versus build-to-stock dual fulfillment logic |
Leaving Cetec ERP?
Where Cetec ERP customers move next
12 destinations Cetec ERP can migrate to.
How a Cetec ERP migration works
Four steps, Cetec ERP-specific
Connect
Not publicly documented in the CSV; open APIs exist and are referenced in reviews and the integrations page into Cetec ERP. Scopes limited to read-only on the data we move.
Map
We translate Cetec ERP-specific structures (custom fields, objects, value lists) to the destination's model.
Sample
Test with a 50–200 record subset to validate Cetec ERP quirks before production.
Migrate
Full migration with Cetec ERP rate-limit handling. Rollback available throughout.
FAQ
Cetec ERP migration FAQ
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