ERP Software

IFS ERP Software Review, Part III

Materne Polska is a fruit processing company that implemented IFS Applications in 2008.  Operating in Poland since 1992, Materne Polska specializes in the production of jam and deep-frozen food products, processing fifteen thousand tons of fruit per year in its modern plant. The Polish company had been using a legacy ERP system since 2000. However, its functionality did not cover its production processes and the system was unable to adjust to the changing legal environment. After a thorough search of ERP solutions, IFS Applications was selected based on such factors as: system functionality, excellent post-implementation support, and the fact that the software would be purchased from the same company that developed it -rather than through a reseller.

An IFS ERP Software Review reveals some key features in the areas of Manufacturing, Projects, Service and Asset, and Supply Chain. In Manufacturing, IFS ERP Software supports discrete, repetitive, batch, project-based, or mixed-mode manufacturing; integrates quality management, product development, material compliance forecasting, and CRM; gains more planning agility and efficient production scheduling with EDI-enabled supplier/customer scheduling, order-less production, and manual and electronic Kanbans; supports quality product lifecycle, documentation, and eco-footprint management; and leverages financials, HR, and asset management functionality in order to support complete project lifecycle management.
In Projects, IFS ERP Software gains real-time feedback at any project stage that enables proactive adjustment to changes in project plans; updates changes to project plans automatically if new information is added to do away with errors in manual data entry; manages materials based on projects to save time and cost; handles complex contracts and unstructured deliverables with contract and sub-contract management; and accurately tracks project progress with project accounting and automatic routines are used for revenue recognition.

In Service and Asset, asset reliability is enhanced, to launch predictive maintenance strategies and lower maintenance costs; operational requirements are balanced against maintenance needs; and throughput and revenue are increased with Critical Chain Project Management as well as other best practices methods.

In Supply Chain, communication is improved using collaboration portals that allow maximum access and control; missed-mode functionality is leveraged to adapt to new supply models and changes in customer requirements; efficiency is increased through forecasting and demand planning, price management, and assortment allocation; purchasing and procurement processes are streamlined and combined with back-office functionality like Human Resources and financials; and fleet and asset management and MRO capabilities and leverage functionality such as traceability, serial number and lot tracking, role-defined procurement and agile shipment are integrated.

Together, the superior features of their products and their dedication to customer service have positioned IFS ERP Solution as one of the Top Ten ERP Software systems to be had. IFS is proud to have a product counted among those of other giants of ERP. The other software on this list includes SAP R/3, Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP Business One, Sage Software, Infor Global, Epicor, Exact Software, Intaact, and Syspro.

Written by :

Amy Cruz