What is ERP ?
ERP is an abbreviation for Enterprise Resource Planning. ERP programs are large and complex systems that may be found in both the private and public sectors. They provide information about all aspects of your business, from finance to manufacturing to marketing and more. These programs may be integrated with other areas of your company such as supply chain management and customer relationship management (CRM).
Enterprise Resource Planning – ERP is also referred to as a “business operating system”. This type of software helps you with all the core functions of your business, including accounting, manufacturing, customer service, inventory management, and human resource management. The Internet boom has made it possible for businesses across the globe to compete in an era of globalization.
This article will give you some basic information on what ERP is and how it can benefit your company.
ERP for Manufacturing Companies – Do we really need it now ?
Manufacturers and suppliers should be able to use an ERP system to lower costs and improve their operational efficiency. This is because this type of software offers a way to streamline production, reduce inventories, and increase customer service levels. However, it can be expensive and time-consuming to implement a new system. In addition, some firms may not have the resources to hire employees with the necessary technical skills.
Every enterprise will start their IT adoption with an accounting package. But as they grow with more of the following mentioned below, they start facing problems-
• Products • Raw Materials • Dynamic Bill of Materials • Customers • Suppliers • Locations (multiple manufacturing locations)They face the Following Challenges – as the complexity of the organization grows more, • Material Stock-out or excess inventory • On-time delivery tracking to the customer • Product costing not linked to customer proposals • Customer and Supplier advance payment tracking • Customer Enquiry & Offer tracking • Sub contract and WIP stocks • Production – liked Bill of Materials • Stock transfer to Consignment / C&F agents • Multiple units data integration to generate a quick & real • Customer and Supplier outstanding tracking • Concession forms tracking
ERP for Manufacturing Companies –
The manufacturing industry is an area where ERP systems are necessary for companies to stay competitive in the market. An ERP system ensures that all operations are done in one location, reducing manpower and transportation costs. MRP (material requirements planning) will help prevent shortages of inventory by notifying managers when materials need to be ordered.
As manufacturing companies grow and become more complex, the need to adopt ERP systems becomes apparent. For manufacturers who are not yet on ERP, the cost of upgrading their legacy systems can be prohibitively expensive. Especially when they are not leveraging technology to drive efficiency in their business process. One way that manufactures are solving the dilemma of upgrading old manufacturing software or starting fresh is by choosing cloud-based ERP.
The only solution is to have an end-to-end integrated ERP solution catering to all the business functions of the Manufacturing Industry.
The following are the Business functions that needs to be covered
• Materials Management (MM) • Sales and Distribution (SD) • Planning and Production (PP) • Finance and Costing (FICO) • Plant Maintenance (PM) • Quality Control (QC) • Payroll
Our Modules – To cover these business functions
• Sales & Dispatch • Purchase & Stores • Planning & Production • Finance & Costing • Quality Control • Plant Maintenance • Payroll • Information Engine