From Raw Material to a Finished Product: ERP Solutions in Manufacturing
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems are indispensable for manufacturers and the processes they are required to complete every day. How would manufacturing look without ERP? Like a pile of disjointed data, chaos, uncertainty and limitations.
Oversight of the production line
One of the main roles of ERP solutions in Manufacturing is the visibility it gives to users. Data is gathered in one place and decision-makers can always get an up-to-date view of their operations. This also eliminates the need for multiple systems dealing with all the different departments, which as a result reduces the risks of delays and errors.
ERP systems are the solution for successfully escaping the issues of invisibility. With real-time insights, businesses do not delay making decisions and can identify inefficiencies before they lead to catastrophic outcomes. Data regarding machine performance, production monitoring, employees’ efficiency, required materials, and cost control is an essential tool for optimizing operations and profitability.
Compatibility with industry-specific ERP add-ons
When choosing their ERP solution, manufacturers should take into consideration the ability to seamlessly integrate with other systems, for example CRMs, warehouse management system, production scheduling software, and more. This enables users to manage all business operations within the same software system that contain all the necessary components.
Minimal financial burden
An effective ERP system allows for the reduction of labour costs – the more automation in the workflow, the less expenses for manual interventions. The investment in a holistic ERP solution provides scalable support for future business growth. Automating processes such as order processing, planning, scheduling and invoicing minimizes manual errors, bad decisions and expensive consequences.
What about the exact choice of a business management software? What are the solutions that offer this kind of convenience?
The leading manufacturers of bio and organic products, Smart Organic, chose the solution of Dynamics 365 Business Central and the retail management software LS Central. In addition to the standard functionalities of the ERP system, Navtech helped Smart Organic streamline production workflows with Module Manufacturing and Purchases Planning. With this module, the team gains visibility over the production need based on all open purchase and sales documents and the materials necessary to make the final products. Additionally, the production scheduling software – Netronic – provides them with a flexible planning instrument to track orders, materials, deadlines and operations in real time.
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