Enterprise-grade software solutions for Indiana's manufacturing and logistics sectors—built by Michigan developers who understand Midwest operations.
FreedomDev is based in West Michigan and works with clients remotely across the United States.
Indiana's economy generates significant GDP, with manufacturing accounting for one of the highest shares of total output of any state. This industrial density creates specific software requirements: real-time production monitoring systems, supply chain integration platforms, and quality control automation that generic SaaS products cannot address. FreedomDev has built software for Midwest manufacturers since 2017, including our fleet management work that processes a high volume of GPS coordinates daily across regional logistics operations.
The Indianapolis metro area hosts a substantial technology sector with a large employed workforce. Many Indiana manufacturers report difficulty finding software that integrates with legacy systems—particularly AS/400, proprietary PLCs, and decades-old ERP platforms still running critical operations. We specialize in bridging this gap through [systems integration](/services/systems-integration) that connects modern cloud platforms with established industrial equipment without disrupting production schedules.
Indiana's logistics sector moves significant freight annually through its network of interstate highways, railroads, and certified industrial parks. This infrastructure advantage creates complex software needs: multi-modal shipment tracking, warehouse management systems syncing with carrier APIs, and inventory platforms coordinating between manufacturing lines and distribution centers. Our team builds software that handles these operational complexities while maintaining the fast response times required for real-time logistics decisions.
Indiana manufacturers face specific integration challenges: many still use paper-based quality control processes, manually re-enter data between production systems and financial software, or lack real-time inventory visibility across multiple facilities. Our QuickBooks integration work case study demonstrates how proper integration eliminates manual data entry while maintaining the accounting controls manufacturers require for job costing and compliance reporting.
The state's agricultural technology sector has grown substantially in recent years, with precision farming operations requiring software that processes soil sensor data, weather patterns, equipment telemetry, and commodity pricing—often in areas with limited connectivity. We design [mobile development](/services/mobile-development) solutions with offline-first architecture, allowing equipment operators to collect field data without constant internet access while automatically syncing when connectivity resumes. These systems must handle the vibration, temperature extremes, and dust exposure common in agricultural environments.
Indiana's RV manufacturing industry produces the large majority of North American recreational vehicles through companies concentrated in Elkhart County. These manufacturers require production scheduling software managing hundreds of customizable options, supplier coordination across a large network of component vendors, and quality tracking systems preventing defects in high-value units. Our [ERP development](/services/erp-development) expertise addresses these multi-variant manufacturing challenges with software designed for high-mix, moderate-volume production environments.
Fort Wayne's defense and aerospace sector employs a significant workforce at companies like Raytheon and BAE Systems, requiring software meeting ITAR compliance, CMMC cybersecurity standards, and DO-178C certification for avionics systems. Software for this space needs role-based access controls, encrypted data transmission, and comprehensive audit trails meeting defense contractor requirements, built with security reviews at each sprint, static code analysis, and penetration testing before deployment—essential for organizations handling controlled technical information.
The state offers tax incentives through the Hoosier Business Investment tax credit, covering a share of qualified investments in equipment, including software development costs for manufacturing process improvements. Indiana's favorable corporate tax treatment and R&D deductions create attractive economics for companies investing in custom software rather than expensive commercial licenses. We help clients document software investments appropriately for state tax incentive programs while building systems that deliver measurable operational improvements.
Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and Purdue's engineering programs produce a strong pipeline of STEM graduates annually, yet a significant share of these graduates leave Indiana within five years. This talent drain means Indiana companies often struggle to maintain in-house development teams for specialized projects.
The South Bend-Elkhart region has seen notable growth in technology occupations since 2020, driven by remote work adoption and companies like Aunalytics establishing regional headquarters. However, many area manufacturers still lack integrated business systems, running separate platforms for production, inventory, accounting, and customer management with minimal data sharing. This fragmentation costs Indiana manufacturers significant sums annually in duplicate data entry, inventory errors, and delayed financial reporting.
We've worked with Midwest manufacturers since 2017, understanding the operational realities that separate Indiana from coastal markets: 24/7 production schedules requiring zero-downtime deployments, union environments with specific training requirements for new systems, and capital equipment with 20-30 year lifecycles that any new software must accommodate. Our [database services](/services/database-services) include migrating data from legacy systems while preserving historical records needed for ISO audits, customer claims investigation, and regulatory compliance—work that requires both technical expertise and understanding of manufacturing documentation requirements.
FreedomDev is based in West Michigan and works with clients remotely across the United States.
Based in West Michigan, we serve businesses nationwide through remote collaboration and can discuss onsite needs when the situation calls for it.
We build production monitoring dashboards, quality tracking systems, and shop floor data collection platforms specifically for Indiana manufacturers. Our systems integrate with existing PLCs, ERP platforms, and quality equipment to automate data collection that currently happens on paper or spreadsheets. Recent manufacturing projects include a production scheduling system for coordinating CNC machines across multiple shifts, reducing setup time through better job sequencing, and a quality management platform for reducing manual inspection data entry while improving traceability for ISO 9001 audits.
Indiana manufacturers often outgrow QuickBooks but find commercial ERP systems too expensive or inflexible for their specific processes. We develop [ERP platforms](/services/erp-development) tailored to your workflows, incorporating job costing, inventory management, purchasing, and financial reporting without the customization costs commercial systems charge. Our ERP solutions integrate with existing systems rather than forcing complete replacement, allowing phased implementation that minimizes operational disruption—one client implemented our manufacturing ERP module while continuing to use their existing accounting system until the integration was fully tested.
Many Indiana manufacturers run critical operations on AS/400, DOS-based systems, or custom software written decades ago by developers no longer available. We modernize these platforms by building new interfaces, extracting data to modern databases, and gradually replacing functionality while preserving business logic that still works. Our modernization approach maintains operational continuity—systems remain functional throughout development—while eliminating technical debt, improving user experience, and enabling integration with modern platforms. One client migrated decades of manufacturing data from an AS/400 system to SQL Server without a single day of downtime.
Our [database services](/services/database-services) address performance issues, data integrity problems, and integration challenges in systems managing millions of records. We optimize slow queries to significantly reduce report generation time, design database schemas preventing duplicate data entry, and implement replication strategies synchronizing data between facilities in real-time. Recent database work includes consolidating regional databases into a single platform with location-based access controls, and implementing CDC (change data capture) replicating production data to analytics systems without impacting transactional performance.
Indiana businesses typically run separate platforms for accounting, CRM, inventory, and operations, requiring manual data transfer and duplicate entry. Our [systems integration](/services/systems-integration) connects these platforms through APIs, database connections, and automated data synchronization—eliminating redundant entry while ensuring consistent data across systems. We've integrated manufacturing execution systems with ERP platforms, connected ecommerce sites to warehouse management systems, and synchronized field service platforms with accounting software—work that significantly reduced one client's month-end close process by automating intercompany reconciliations.
We build native iOS and Android applications for field service operations, warehouse management, and sales enablement where reliability and offline functionality matter more than rapid prototyping. Our [mobile development](/services/mobile-development) includes inventory scanning apps processing high volumes of barcodes daily, field service applications working in areas without cellular coverage, and sales tools providing real-time pricing and inventory visibility during customer visits. These applications sync with backend systems automatically, handle device variations from consumer smartphones to industrial scanners, and include mobile device management integration for enterprise security requirements.
Indiana's logistics sector requires software coordinating shipments across multiple carriers, tracking inventory through complex distribution networks, and managing warehouse operations with real-time visibility. We develop transportation management systems optimizing routes and loads, warehouse platforms directing picking and putaway operations, and track-and-trace portals giving customers shipment visibility without phone calls to customer service. Our logistics software integrates with carrier APIs from UPS, FedEx, and regional LTL providers, processes EDI transactions with retail customers, and generates BOL documents and shipping labels automatically from order data.
Manufacturing companies need software documenting inspections, tracking non-conformances, managing corrective actions, and maintaining calibration records for ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 certification. We build quality platforms capturing inspection data electronically, routing non-conformances to appropriate personnel automatically, and generating the statistical reports quality managers need for process control decisions. These systems integrate with measurement equipment via serial, USB, or network connections, eliminating manual data transcription errors while creating the documented evidence auditors require during certification reviews.
B2B companies reduce support costs and improve customer satisfaction by providing self-service portals where customers check order status, download invoices, track shipments, and place repeat orders without contacting customer service. We build customer portals integrating with ERP and accounting systems to display real-time data, including role-based access showing different information based on customer relationships and permissions. Recent portal projects include a distributor platform processing a high volume of monthly orders without phone or email interaction, and a manufacturer portal allowing customers to download certificates of analysis and inspection reports for quality documentation.
Indiana businesses need reports analyzing operational performance, financial metrics, and customer trends—but commercial BI tools require expensive licenses and technical expertise many organizations lack. We build custom reporting platforms extracting data from operational systems, performing calculations specific to your business rules, and presenting information through dashboards and scheduled reports delivered via email or accessible through web browsers. Our reporting solutions handle complex calculations like activity-based costing, weighted average pricing, and multi-period comparisons while providing drill-down capabilities showing detail behind summary numbers.
Modern business systems expose APIs allowing integration with other platforms, but implementing these connections requires development expertise most Indiana businesses lack internally. We build API integrations connecting your systems to external platforms, develop custom APIs exposing your data to partners or customers, and create middleware platforms orchestrating data flow between multiple systems. Recent API work includes connecting a manufacturer's ERP system to customer EDI networks to process monthly purchase orders automatically, and developing REST APIs allowing a distributor's customers to check inventory and place orders through their own purchasing systems.
We help Indiana businesses move applications from on-premises servers to cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, reducing infrastructure costs while improving reliability and disaster recovery capabilities. Our cloud migration approach assesses applications for cloud readiness, refactors code as needed for cloud environments, and implements migration strategies minimizing downtime—including parallel operation periods where both old and new systems run simultaneously until cutover. We also build cloud-native applications designed specifically for cloud infrastructure, using serverless computing, managed databases, and auto-scaling capabilities that optimize costs while handling variable workloads.
FreedomDev built our fleet management platform processing 847,000+ GPS updates daily. Their team understands Midwest logistics operations and delivered a system that actually works in the real world—not just a prototype.
FreedomDev connected ERP data directly to manufacturing equipment so mixer PLCs could validate batches and retrieve production information automatically.
Read the full case studyFreedomDev expanded a manufacturing label workflow into a traceability system connecting machine data, material lots, Business Central production orders, rework, and finished-good labeling.
Read the full case studyFreedomDev created an inventory workflow around existing ERP systems and later adapted it to support two warehouse platforms during a facility-by-facility migration.
Read the full case studyWe build custom software and system integrations for agriculture businesses — connecting the tools you already use and automating the manual work between them.
FreedomDev extended an existing student platform into mobile with guardian authentication, access management, push notifications, App Store deployment, TestFlight, and automated releases.
Read the full case studyFreedomDev replaced a legacy job-tracking system with a custom application connecting employees, timecards, purchase orders, jobs, payroll, invoicing, QuickBooks, and reporting.
Read the full case studyWe build custom software and system integrations for energy and utilities businesses — connecting the tools you already use and automating the manual work between them.
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