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5 Critical Steps to Evaluate a Discrete Manufacturing ERP
OPEN SOURCE ERP
OVERVIEW
The selection of an ERP solution in the manufacturingspace should inevitable involve key personnel in yourManufacturing Operation, who would eventually usethe system and help realize its value. The followingsteps would help corporate officers, seniormanagement and manufacturing personnel jointlydiscover and adopt an optimum ERP solution.
In addition to modern features of collaboration &business intelligence, workflow management for a highdegree of automation, easy customization, cloud-deployment options, it has never been more importantto address core manufacturing operationsrequirements while selecting an ERP.
STEP 1: COMPANY STRATEGY &
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
An ERP system that can imbibe the manufacturing strategy of a company andcorporate strategy, is crucial considering that decision making happens, at both,corporate and plant levels.
It should have a structure to enable both centralized and independent controls.
The system should be able to distinguish the roles and responsibilities, products, costcenters, costs, product quality & service levels, cycle times and productivity ofdifferent plants.
“Multi-“ is the key; whether multiple organizations, accounting schemas, charts ofaccounts, currencies, warehouses, units of measurement (UoM), pricelists, locations,costing methods and cost centers.
An ERP that can accommodate the “Optimum” organization structure, ensure thatskilled workforce is engaged, manage support systems and good governanceobjectives would be ideal.
#1 Company Strategy & Manufacturing Operations
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STEP 2:PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
CAPABILITIES
An ideal ERP should offer easy management of: Organization-wise Product Categories Details and Specifications Product Design Management and Configurations Bill of Material (BoM) Types and Multi-level Bills of Materials Related & Substitute Products, Vendors, UoM and Conversions Storage Details and Locations Replenishment Rules and Accounting defaults, buy or make options, etc.
The ERP should also enable: Allocation & Tracking costs to a product Capturing costs by various standard and custom costing methods
#2 Product Management Capabilities
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STEP 3:PROCESS DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
The key factors that affect achievement of manufacturing targets are quality,flexibility, productivity, asset and resource utilization rates and efficiency.
Definitions of Work Centers, Production Resources (Assets), StandardManufacturing & Inspection operations, Routing of Operations, ProductionRule Set-up, Work Center Cost capturing, Real-time information of operationat each production resource and Wave Planning, Production Order Planning /Production Planning and Control features are necessary for almost anydiscrete manufacturing industry requirement.
Quick preparation of Standard & Custom Reports, Dashboard and KPIs,without the help of IT staff ensures that supervisors and managers spend lesstime on ERP transactions.
A good ERP would help ensure that the skilled labor is engaged always andthis is would help fulfill one of the most important functions of managers.
#3 Process Design & Management
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STEP 4:SEAMLESS INTEGRATION
WITH OTHER MODULES, FEATURES, APPLICATIONS AND DEVICES
The best ERP PRODUCTIVITY FEATURES to have would include:
#4 Seamless integration with other modules, features, applications and devices
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Business-Intelligence (BI) & Reporting Mobility, collaboration via Email, SMS Internal Chats within Transactions Metrics and SLA Management
Security Scalability Calendars Workflow Alerts
The following configurable FUNCTIONAL ERP MODULES combined with productivity features would provide a comprehensive enterprise solution:
Helpdesk and Support Time & Expense Management Services Management HRM & Payroll Document Management Warehouse Management System
Finance & Accounting Procurement Material Management Sales & Marketing Order Management Customer Relationship Management
#4 Seamless integration with other modules, features, applications and devices
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Integration with third-party applications, through web services or data acquisition from field devices or equipment, would be essential steps towards a lean organization.
STEP 5:TECHNOLOGY & KEY DIFFERENTIATORS
An ERP Product that covers all functional obligations of an enterprise:
Is built on a modern platform with an extendable open sourcearchitecture, with one-click upgrade
Is Customizable without coding (using customization tools) Has Strong Role Based Security Can be implemented quickly Provides Extensive Support and Training Is committed to a path-breaking Development Roadmap Can easily integrate with other popular systems Would be relevant to your organization for a long time to come
#5 Technology & Key Differentiators
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CONCLUSION
One is spoilt for choice, with hundreds of products, applications and custom modules available these days and it is easy to lose focus which selecting an ERP
If your goal is a lean organization, with a high degree of transparency, accountability and cost-sensitivity, a good manufacturing ERP solution could be one of the defining factors in building your competitive advantage
CONCLUSION
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ERP for DISCRETE MANUFACTURING
VIENNA Advantage delivers an effectual manufacturing schema forenhancing productivity by getting rid of all inefficient practices,ensuring adherence to an immaculate manufacturing-plan,identification of bottlenecks, and keeping things organized by ensureprocesses are completed quickly and correctly. Product master BOM Management Multiple Units of Measurement & UOM Conversion Material Requirement Planning Work Order Management Wave Planning Resource Management & Optimization Human Resource Management & Payroll Reporting & Analytics
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ABOUT VIENNA ADVNATAGE
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WORK TOGETHER WITH MANY FORTUNE 500 BRANDSWith world-renowned German precision and quality we find new ways ofsoftware engineering and work together with many Fortune 500 brands inthe area of business applications and web development. Our innovativeand creative team guarantees a successful implementation of our productsand services in any organization.
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