Run your factory from one account
Raw material payments, worker payroll, production costs and expense tracking — all in one place. Built for Nigerian factories.
- Free to start
- No monthly fee
- Pay per transaction
From sign-up to tracking production costs
Open your account
Sign up with your phone number and factory name. Add your production lines, raw materials and suppliers. No paperwork, no branch visit.
Set up your materials and suppliers
Enter raw materials with unit costs, preferred suppliers and reorder levels. Import your current stock from a spreadsheet if you have one.
Log production runs
Record each batch with materials consumed, labour hours and output. Wastage and off-spec runs are captured at the point of action.
Run payroll and pay suppliers
Calculate factory staff wages on schedule, settle supplier invoices and see product-line profitability updated in real time.
A single platform replacing five tools
Raw material costs tracked per production run
Record every production run with materials used, labour hours, output quantity and wastage. See the true cost per unit as each batch is completed.
Worker wages from verified attendance
Calculate wages, shift allowances and statutory deductions for factory workers and admin staff in a single run. Payslips generated and paid from the same account.
Production cost per unit calculated
Allocate materials, labour and overhead to each production line. Compare costs across lines and identify the ones running efficiently.
Supplier payments scheduled
Maintain a directory of raw material suppliers, compare quotes and track delivery performance. Purchase orders raised, approved and tracked end to end.
Wastage and yield tracked
Log off-spec runs, material wastage and spoilage with reasons. Track yield percentage per production line and per batch over time.
Department budgets visible in real time
Compare batches, track yield rates and see which production lines are running most efficiently. All from one dashboard.
Running a factory without systems costs more than you think
Without Niimbu
- You started a factory to produce, not to guess at costs. Without a system, raw material costs are vague. Worker wages are manual. Production cost per unit is unknown.
With Niimbu
- Niimbu tracks raw materials, worker wages, production costs and supplier payments — so you know the true cost of every unit.
What better production control looks like
₦45m+
Average monthly production costs managed
23%
Average reduction in raw material wastage
99.6%
Batch cost accuracy rate
4 min
To log a production run
Know the exact cost of every batch before it leaves the factory
Most Nigerian manufacturers estimate production cost because they cannot track materials, labour and overhead per batch. Niimbu captures every input the moment it enters the production line, raw materials requisitioned, labour hours logged and overhead allocated. When the batch is done, you know the true cost per unit and can price with confidence.
- Material requisition linked to each production run
- Labour hours and shift allowances tracked per line
- Overhead allocated per batch or per unit
- Actual cost compared against standard cost per batch
Buy at the right price and never run out of materials
Raw materials are the largest cost driver for most manufacturers. Without a system, you over-order to avoid stockouts or under-order and halt production. Niimbu tracks every material from purchase order through goods received to the production floor. Reorder alerts fire while there is still time, and supplier comparison ensures you pay the right price.
- Real-time stock levels across all stores and production lines
- Automated reorder alerts when levels fall below threshold
- Supplier comparison for price, lead time and delivery reliability
- Full audit trail from purchase order to goods received
We needed a system that could track batch costs across three production lines. Niimbu gave us visibility into raw material usage, labour allocation and overhead per batch in one place.
Operations Director, Crown Mills, Lagos
Questions manufacturers ask
Everything you need to know about running your factory on Niimbu.
Is Niimbu built for Nigerian manufacturing businesses?
Yes. Niimbu is designed for Nigerian manufacturers, from SME factories in Lagos and Aba to large-scale operations across the country. It handles batch production tracking, raw material management, factory payroll and supplier payments in Naira, with support for local bank transfers.
How does batch production tracking work?
You create a production run and assign the raw materials consumed, labour hours and any overhead. When the batch is complete, Niimbu calculates the true cost per unit. You can compare batches, track yield rates and see which production lines are running most efficiently.
Can I track raw materials across multiple stores or warehouses?
Yes. Niimbu tracks material stock levels across every store, warehouse and production floor. Each movement is recorded, from goods received to material requisition for a production line, so you always know what is available and where it is.
Does Niimbu handle factory staff payroll?
Yes. You can set up shift structures, overtime rules, allowances and statutory deductions for factory workers and admin staff. NIIT, pension and PAYE are calculated automatically. Payslips are generated and payments are made from the same Niimbu account.
Can I manage multiple production lines?
Yes. Each production line can have its own materials, labour allocation and cost tracking. You compare lines side by side, see which ones are profitable and identify bottlenecks, all from one dashboard.
How do supplier purchase orders work?
The procurement team raises a purchase order for raw materials, a manager approves it and the order is sent to the supplier. When goods arrive, items are checked against the order, stock levels update automatically and the audit trail is complete from order to goods received.
Can I track wastage and off-spec production?
Yes. Wastage and off-spec runs are logged at the point they happen with a reason code. You see yield percentages per production line, per batch and over time. This helps you identify patterns, whether from machine issues, material quality or process changes.
Does Niimbu support multi-currency for imported raw materials?
Niimbu supports naira as the primary currency and can record transactions in other currencies where needed, for example when importing raw materials or equipment. The exchange rate is captured at the point of transaction.
What does it cost to get started?
Opening an account is free and there is no monthly platform fee. Production tracking, raw material management and payroll are included from the first day. You pay transaction fees only when money moves, supplier payments, staff salaries and material purchases.
How long does it take to set up a manufacturing operation on Niimbu?
Most factories are tracking production within a week. The setup involves adding your production lines, entering raw materials and suppliers, and importing your current stock levels. The Niimbu team supports you through the process.
Manufacturing is one of 25 industries on Niimbu
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