Studio Custom App Builder
Studio allows users to create specialized software applications, reports, and data forms using natural language descriptions. Built directly on live operational data, these custom tools eliminate the need for manual spreadsheet workarounds or software consultants. Applications created with Studio automatically inherit the account's existing user roles and record permissions, ensuring data security while allowing operational workflows to adapt quickly.
Native AI Co-pilot via MCP
Sutton connects to external artificial intelligence models, such as Claude, through a native Model Context Protocol (MCP) connection. This co-pilot processes operational data to answer complex natural language queries, such as identifying daily focus areas. Additionally, the AI agent performs automated operational actions, including drafting purchase orders when materials run low, adjusting shop floor schedules, and generating shipping paperwork.
Multi-Warehouse Stock Tracking
Sutton provides centralized visibility over inventory across multiple warehouse locations, sub-locations, containers, and individual storage bins. The system updates stock levels instantly whenever materials are received, moved, or shipped. Managers can track item quantities, perform multi-site transfers, and view unified inventory metrics online from any device without requiring manual physical inventory counts or separate local software.
Automated Reorder and Procurement
The procurement module calculates stock replenishment requirements by evaluating current inventory, open customer orders, and supplier lead times. Sutton automatically flags items projected to run out within defined timeframes and recommends specific reorder quantities. The platform can draft purchase orders automatically, allowing buyers to manage vendor interactions, track partial receipts, and synchronize receiving records with connected accounting applications.
Bill of Materials (BOM) & Work Orders
Sutton links bills of materials directly with job scheduling and material planning modules. Users can define multi-level BOMs containing raw materials, components, labor costs, and scrap allowances. When work orders are created, the system checks component availability, reserves necessary stock, and establishes production schedules based on shop floor capacity, giving managers clear insight into manufacturing timelines.
Integrated Manufacturing CRM
The built-in CRM links sales management directly with live inventory and production data. Sales representatives can view complete account histories, open quotes, production progress, and delivery status within unified customer profiles. When a sales quote is approved, the system creates a sales order, generates matching work orders, and reserves raw materials automatically, eliminating administrative delays between teams.
Production Scheduling & Job Costing
Sutton coordinates production jobs by calculating labor rates, machine capacity, and raw material availability. Shop floor managers can assign tasks to specific machinery or personnel, monitor stage-by-stage job progress, and record time spent at each station. Real-time cost calculations track exact material, labor, and overhead expenses per job, allowing management to analyze production margins.
Batch, Lot, and Serial Traceability
Sutton provides lot and serial number tracking across the supply chain. Users can record supplier lot details, ingredient weights, expiration dates, and dye lots during material receiving. As items move through production to final shipment, the platform maintains a complete record linking raw materials to finished products, enabling quality audits and compliance reporting.
Barcode Scanning and Bin Management
Warehouse staff can perform receiving, bin transfers, picking, and packing using handheld barcode scanners. Scanning items automatically updates stock quantities, verifies SKU details, and directs workers to exact bin locations. This digitizes warehouse operations, reduces picking errors, accelerates order preparation, and ensures that item movements are accurately logged in the cloud database in real time.
Dynamic Sales Quoting and Pricing
Sutton automates the quotation process by generating prices based on live material costs, labor overhead, and assigned price lists. Businesses can configure client-specific pricing, volume discounts, account markups, or unique tier structures. Quotes pull live cost data automatically to ensure margins remain protected, allowing sales reps to issue accurate lead times without consulting shop floor personnel.
Multi-Channel Sales Consolidation
The platform aggregates sales orders from multiple distribution channels into a central fulfillment dashboard. Orders originating from online storefronts, e-commerce marketplaces, EDI systems, or manual customer entries are consolidated automatically. This single-screen overview streamlines picking, packing, and shipping operations, ensuring orders across all sales channels are processed promptly and shipped on time.
GraphQL API and Developer Sandbox
Sutton includes a modern GraphQL API that allows developers to integrate external systems, internal software, or automated scripts. API tokens can be generated directly within user accounts, and developers can test queries using a live online sandbox environment. The API supports data extraction and automated actions, such as item creation, order synchronization, and status updates.
