Röttgers Værktøj Röttgers Værktøj specializes in precision machining in small production runs, where tight tolerances, documentation, and traceability are critical. That's exactly why the company chose to support its production with a digital solution—not a large, off-the-shelf ERP system, but one that is tailored to the realities of the shop floor.
“We don't do mass production. Our strength lies in manufacturing custom components, and that places high demands on having accurate and reliable data throughout the entire process,” says René Röttger, Managing Director of Röttgers Værktøj.
Consistent data – no duplication
Previously, the same information was used across multiple parts of the business, but had to be entered manually into different systems time and time again. Not only was this time-consuming, it also increased the risk of errors. Today, things look very different. With Tracelink's MRP II system, information is entered once and then automatically reused throughout the entire workflow—from time registration to invoicing.
“We used to enter the same data in three different places. Now it's entered just once, and everything else is connected automatically,” René explains.
The goal: Visibility without complex IT
The company operates around 40 machines but had no desire to implement a large, complex ERP system. Instead, the goal was to find a solution that could bring production planning, manufacturing, and inventory together—without adding unnecessary administrative complexity to everyday operations.
That's where Tracelink proved to be the right fit. The solution is designed specifically for small and medium-sized manufacturing companies and integrates seamlessly with financial systems such as e-conomic, Uniconta, and Microsoft Business Central.
The integration with e-conomic is already up and running at Röttgers Værktøj and has created a smoother administrative workflow—particularly when it comes to invoicing and order management.
The next step: Real-time production visibility
Although the administrative benefits are already clear, René believes the greatest potential lies in the continued rollout of Tracelink's production features. The implementation is still in a transitional phase, with existing and new workflows temporarily running side by side.
The plan is to gradually take advantage of the system's capabilities for capacity planning, production scheduling, and progress tracking.
“In the long term, we'll be able to see exactly how production is progressing directly in the system—whether we're ahead of schedule or falling behind. That means we can give customers fast and accurate updates without first having to walk out onto the shop floor,” he explains.
According to René, the company is close to reaching the finish line: “We're about 90% of the way there. Once the final pieces are in place, we'll have a complete and transparent view of our entire production flow.”
An implementation tailored to everyday operations
Manufacturing IT projects are often associated with unnecessary complexity, but at Röttgers Værktøj, the transition has gone according to plan. According to René, this is largely because the solution has been flexible enough to adapt as the implementation has progressed.
“There has been room to make adjustments as our needs have evolved. With a large, off-the-shelf ERP system, we probably wouldn't have had that level of flexibility. You often hear stories about systems that end up holding businesses back—but that certainly hasn't been the case for us,” he tells.
The goal is for the company to complete the transition to its new production and inventory management system before the summer.
“We're still fine-tuning a few things, and that’s part of our day-to-day work. But the benefits are already clear, and the system is being used more and more actively by our employees,” René concludes.
April 2026