ERP Manufacturing

Discrete Manufacturing ERP Software

When setting up the building blocks for manufacturing, you’ll need to take a look at discrete manufacturing ERP software and what it can do for you. There is a lot to choose from in this marketplace, so take your time to find the software package that satisfies your needs. You’ll want a flexible software package that can supply all of the applications modules that you will need. Some of these might include, bill of materials, distribution requirements management, project management, routing and resources, inventory, warehouse management, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, customer job order, project costing, supply chain management, and more.

Small and midsized businesses will appreciate the ability to track, in real time, production costs and materials, as well as monitor expenses. You can also track such things as labor and any required parts. Real time tracking means that you will be able to check production status at any point and always have an application open to customers who may need to be informed from time to time; you’ll get seamless integration with this software which combines all of applications you need to run your business.

You should have a good idea of what you are looking for in advance. When discussing your needs with vendors, let them know that you want the software to be able to grow along with the company, and scale up as needed. You’ll want to be clear about the ability to plan and manage resources throughout the enterprise, as well as contact modules for partners, suppliers and customers. Find discrete manufacturing ERP software that will provide good quality performance management as well as good business performance management. You’ll want to get the best suite of integrated applications that works best for you. There are many packages to choose from, but they won’t all offer the solution you need.

So, before you dive into the marketplace, do your homework. There are Web-based packages that you can get up and running in no time, and you won’t have to install expensive servers on-site. You’ll receive the necessary training and your staff will find that they are working in a very different manner.

Here are a few of the companies that you might run across in your search for discrete manufacturing ERP software.
•    Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision) by Microsoft Corporation
•    Sage MAS 500 ERP by Sage
•    Visual Ledger by Aboard Software
•    NetSuite by NetSuite
•    Infor ERP VISUAL by Infor

Written by :

Don Cooper