ERP Vendors

Top MRP ERP Vendors and Their Solutions – Part two

In this article we are going to continue to discuss some of the top MRP ERP (Materials Requirements Planning Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions in detail.  The vendor’s we are going to discuss are:
•    IQMS
•    Microsoft
Each of these vendor’s MRP ERP solutions have leading management tools, inventory management tools, and bill of materials tools.

IQMS offers an MRP ERP (Materials Requirements Planning Enterprise Resource Planning) solution called EnterpriseIQ.  EnterpriseIQ was developed on an Oracle platform and requires little maintenance.  This solution costs thirty-two thousand dollars or more.  Businesses may select which modules they wish to implement.  IQMS offers a free demo of EnterpriseIQ on their website.

Microsoft offers two MRP ERP solutions.  The first solution is called Microsoft Dynamics AX – Manufacturing Software.  This solution is best suited to medium and large sized businesses.  Microsoft Dynamics AX – Manufacturing Software costs one hundred thousand to three hundred thousand dollars.  There is a free demo on the Microsoft website.

The second Microsoft MRP ERP solution is called Microsoft Dynamics NAV – Supply Chain Management Software.  This solution works well for manufacturers and provides international capabilities.  Microsoft Dynamics NAV – Supply Chain Management Software suits small to medium sized businesses and costs three thousand dollars to over one hundred thousand dollars.  There is a free demo on the Microsoft website.

There are several other MRP ERP vendors in the market today.  Just because these solutions come from some of the top MRP ERP vendors doesn’t mean they are right for your business.  It’s important to establish your business needs before shopping for an MRP ERP solution.  Identify the gaps in your current processes and determine how an MRP ERP solution can fill those gaps.  Then, research MRP ERP vendors and make sure the ones with solutions you are interested in implementing have good reputations.  It’s a good idea to talk with past and current customers, if possible.

Remember that a good MRP ERP solution will make sure your raw materials are ready and available for production.  An MRP ERP solution will also ensure that the products you manufacture are ready and delivered to your customers.  Maintaining low inventory is a goal for most manufacturers and an MRP ERP solution will do just that, as well as manage purchasing activities and manufacturing activities.

Written by :

Don Cooper