Carbon

Carbon is an open-source manufacturing system that combines ERP, MRP, MES, and QMS capabilities into a single data model.

Carbon serves as an integrated manufacturing system for discrete production, combining ERP, MRP, MES, and QMS functionality on a single Postgres schema. Users can plan materials, manage production workflows, track costs, and handle quality control without moving data between disconnected systems. The platform generates bills of materials and production routings from defined product parameters and supports serial-level traceability for all units. It is designed for manufacturing environments, ranging from single-facility operations to multiple legal entities, and includes a REST API and MCP server for integrations. The system offers options for cloud-managed deployment or self-hosted installation under an open-source license.

Carbon at a glance

Best for: Director, Finance
Runs on: Web, self-hosted
Pricing: Community edition is free (self-hosted); Starter $40/user/month; Business $100/user/month; Enterprise pricing available on request.
Released: June 2024
Category: AI productivity tool
Website: carbon.ms

Key features

Combined ERP, MRP, MES and QMS modules
Single Postgres database architecture
Rules-based product configuration
Serial-level production traceability
Multi-currency and multi-entity financial reporting
REST API and MCP server for external integrations
Native Onshape integration

Use it for

Planning materials and managing production schedules
Tracking labor, scrap, and actual job costs
Managing quality assurance and nonconformances
Generating quotes and bills of materials

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