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Job Commander

by RB Systems · Since 1984
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Quick facts
VendorRB Systems
Year launched1984
StatusActive
LocationAdelaide, South Australia Australia
Countries servedGlobal
Languages12
Integrations1+
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About Job Commander

Job Commander by RB Systems is a practical ERP and job costing solution built for small to medium-sized engineering and manufacturing businesses seeking to streamline their quote-to-invoice processes.

Job Commander by RB Systems is a practical ERP and job costing solution built for small to medium-sized engineering and manufacturing businesses seeking to streamline their quote-to-invoice processes. It effectively replaces fragmented systems with a centralized platform that manages quoting, job tracking, purchasing, and profitability analysis in one environment. A key strength of the software is its ability to significantly reduce quoting time by leveraging historical job data and current material costs, giving businesses a competitive edge in both speed and accuracy. Its work-in-progress tracking provides real-time visibility into shop floor activities, allowing managers to monitor job status and give accurate updates to customers. The inclusion of document management, where CAD drawings and job-related files are attached directly to projects, enhances coordination between technical and financial data. While the interface follows a traditional design that may not appeal to users accustomed to modern web applications, it is structured for clarity and operational efficiency, supported by a personalized onboarding process that simplifies adoption.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It gives employees more visibility, and that usually makes people take their tasks more seriously.
  • Having Australian-based developers is reassuring because they understand local standards and accounting habits.
  • Looking at completed jobs before quoting new work saves time and helps keep pricing sharper.
Cons
  • The interface can feel a bit old-fashioned to younger users who expect a more modern web look.
  • If employee rates and work center costs are not set up right from the start, the reports can be misleading.

Features

Key features

Quote Reduction Efficiency

Dramatically reduces the time spent on quoting by up to 90% through streamlined estimation tools.

WIP Progress Tracking

Features a Work In Progress module that allows for instant lookups to provide customers with real-time project updates or ETAs.

Seamless Accounting Integration

Integrates via API with all major accounting packages to eliminate double-handling of invoices and data.

Automated Data Importation

Accesses and imports existing spreadsheets of customers, suppliers, and inventory to ensure the system is ready for use from day one.

On-Premise or Cloud Hosting

Offers flexible deployment options, allowing businesses to host the software locally or in the cloud for remote access.

Additional features

Confident Quoting

Enables the creation of reliable and fast quotes, reducing preparation time significantly.

Purchase Order Creation

Facilitates the generation and management of purchase orders within the system.

Work Scheduling

Includes tools to schedule shop floor work and manage labor resources effectively.

Calendar of Events

Sets up a visual calendar to track business events and project milestones.

Job Tracking

Monitors the status of various jobs throughout the production cycle.

Client Invoicing

Creates invoices within the software that are automatically passed to integrated accounting systems.

Cost and Profitability Reporting

Generates weekly and monthly reports to evaluate job efficiency and financial performance.

Major Accounting Integration

Connects seamlessly with major accounting packages to sync financial data without manual entry.

SMS Messaging

Supports integrated SMS communication for business updates and notifications.

Microsoft Office Integration

Works alongside standard office applications to streamline administrative tasks.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
12
Interface languages
10
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanItalianPortugueseDutchRussianChineseJapaneseKoreanArabic.

Billing currencies

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