Flowlens 2: next-generation MRP software launches at Southern Manufacturing 2025

Flowlens is introducing Flowlens 2 –  a completely reimagined version of its manufacturing software platform – at Southern Manufacturing and Electronics 2025 in Farnborough (4-6 February). Designed to meet the evolving needs of SME device, equipment and machinery manufacturers, Flowlens 2 integrates features that unlock new efficiencies and provide richer insights into operational data.

Rich Dale, CEO of Flowlens, says: “Flowlens 2 represents a major leap forward for our software. We’ve rebuilt the platform from the ground up, integrating the most in-demand features and automation our customers have requested to help them tackle their biggest challenges.”

He adds: “Flowlens was custom-made for SME manufacturers, particularly those in the high-tech world of device, equipment and machinery manufacturing. In a world of skills shortages and ever-rising costs, companies need advanced capabilities but often don’t have the budgets or operational capacity to take on a huge enterprise ERP system. We’ve designed Flowlens 2 to offer the advanced functionality high-tech SME manufacturers need but in an affordable, easy-to-use and easy-to-implement package.”

Flowlens 2 has been in use by select customers over the past six months, delivering improvements in efficiency and empowering manufacturers with actionable insights. The roll-out has demonstrated the platform’s ability to enhance operations and streamline business workflows for SME manufacturers.

The enhanced platform includes AI-powered procurement insights, user-friendly shop-floor work instructions and data capture, FIFO-LIFO costing options, and deeper data analytics, all within an intuitive and user-friendly interface.