ERP Manufacturing

Discrete Manufacturing ERP Software – Part 1

Discrete manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software solutions are designed to match lean manufacturing principles and processes.   Some lean manufacturing processes are; product configurator, shop floor analysis, serial number production tracking, and engineering change order processing.  Generally, discrete manufacturing ERP software solutions come equipped with value flow management tools and a bill of materials module.  These tools are meant to manage purchase requisitions, improve quality, optimize production schedules, improve performance, increase inventory turns and decrease holding costs.

Discrete manufacturing ERP software solutions can be easily integrated with other modules that are part of the ERP solution.  Other modules that generally prove to add value include; Finance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Customer Relationship Management (CRM).  Of course the best modules to purchase along with your discrete manufacturing ERP software will depend on your unique business needs.  In the remainder of this article we are going to discuss several popular discrete manufacturing software solutions.  abas ERP provides discrete manufacturing functionality.  abas ERP specializes in Job Shop, Engineer-to-Order, Make-to-Order, Assemble-to-Order Manufacturing and Distribution.  This solution will work best for small to mid-sized companies. abas ranks high customer satisfaction, their solution is flexible and easy to customize, and each year abas rewrites one third of their ERP software and includes the rewrite in their upgrade, which is offered annually.  Abas has a ninety-three percent customer retention rate.

Amplexus is built rich in functionality for distributors in all industries.  Amplexus provides functionality for order entry, accounting, inventory, purchasing and sales management.  Amplexus has been in business for twenty-five years.  Their discrete manufacturing solution offers automatic invoice creation.

Aplicor offers CRM and ERP SaaS (Software as a Service) discrete manufacturing software solutions.  These solutions service small businesses with big plans for rapid growth, mid-sized businesses and large businesses.   Aplicor’s discrete manufacturing ERP software is known for being user friendly and is rich in functionality including; distribution and light manufacturing automation.  Aplicor solutions have been implemented all over the world and their BI (business intelligence) suite is highly regarded.

AXIS ERP solution is meant for manufacturers and distributors in the metals, wire and cable industries.  AXIS’ discrete manufacturing ERP software was built form the ground up.  The software is unique in that it supports operational requirements for companies that transform materials through melting, cabling, stranding, slitting, extruding, forging and the like.

AXIS’ ERP goal is to increase revenues, reduce costs, and enable profitable growth for their customer base.  They target customers of all sizes, from small mom and pop shops to large organizations.  Many AXIS ERP customers are able to run the product out-of-the-box without customizing functionality.

Written by :

tracey boxer