MicroProd

MicroProd is a dynamic and easy-to-use application designed for small businesses and independent producers. It can be used simply to calculate the cost of preparing a meal or be integrated into your production process to manage raw material and finished product inventory while tracking production costs over time.

Features:

Define the measurement units used in your business.

Register the raw materials you use.

Create formulas, recipes, or production procedures for your products.

Record purchases or incoming raw materials.

Manage raw material inventory, including stock entries, withdrawals, and inventory adjustments.

Create production orders by selecting the recipes or formulas to manufacture and verify raw material availability.

Record sales or finished product withdrawals.

Manage finished product inventory, including stock entries, withdrawals, and inventory adjustments.

Check which raw materials need to be purchased, and at what price, to complete pending production orders.

Background:

According to the International Labour Organization (ILO, 2015), Latin America and the Caribbean have approximately 10 million small businesses and 76 million self-employed workers, together generating 75% of the region's employment.

On average, 80% of workers are employed in sectors with below-average productivity, resulting in lower wages, poorer working conditions, and reduced access to social protection. This affects economic performance, limits productive integration, and reinforces income inequality.

Business productivity is measured by comparing inputs—such as raw material costs, logistics, energy, and employee training—with outputs, usually represented by sales. Monitoring these factors helps maximize resource utilization, improve efficiency, and increase revenue.