Series production
Bill of materials, stock and cost control for repeat products.
ERP · Manufacturing
Manufacturing ERP Software
A manufacturing ERP that brings work orders, bills of materials, stock and cost together in a single data source.
In brief
- The order → planning → production → shipping chain in one system.
- Visibility of actual cost and stock.
- With phased rollout, production continues without interruption.
The biggest challenge for manufacturers is that sales, planning, purchasing, production and inventory information is kept in different places at different times. This leads to late deliveries, excess stock and miscalculated costs.
A manufacturing ERP tracks the chain from order to shipment in one system: bill of materials (BOM), work orders, machine and operation tracking, material requirements planning and actual cost.
In detail
Manufacturing ERP Software: how do we do it?
Core modules of a manufacturing ERP
Bill of materials and work order management are the backbone of production. Material requirements planning (MRP) generates purchase suggestions based on stock levels and due dates, reducing both material shortages and excess stock.
Operation- and machine-level tracking shows bottlenecks, downtime causes and efficiency.
Integration and reporting
Integration with sales orders, purchasing and accounting eliminates double entry. Production, stock, cost and due-date reports are available to management in real time.
If needed, shop-floor data entry is sped up with barcode/QR and terminal screens.
Scope
What do we offer?
01
Bill of materials (BOM)
Multi-level bills of materials, versions and alternative materials management.
02
Work orders and planning
Creating and tracking work orders based on capacity and due dates.
03
Stock and lot tracking
Lot/serial traceability for raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods.
04
Cost calculation
Actual cost analysis with materials, labor and overhead.
05
Production monitoring
Real-time production status from terminal or machine data.
06
Quality records
Incoming and outgoing quality control records.
Problem → solution
Which problems do we solve?
Problem
We don't know when each order will be finished.
Our solution
With work order and capacity planning, due dates become predictable.
Problem
Costs are based on estimates.
Our solution
Product-level cost is calculated with actual material and labor data.
Problem
Stock counts don't match.
Our solution
Lot tracking and movement records increase stock accuracy.
Process
How does the process work?
- 01
Production process analysis
Flow, bills of materials and operations.
Deliverable: Process map - 02
Module design
Bills of materials, work orders, stock, cost.
Deliverable: Scope - 03
Development and data migration
Modules and data migration.
Deliverable: Test system - 04
Pilot and launch
Start with a pilot line, then roll out.
Deliverable: Live system
Use cases
How is it used in real life?
Make-to-order production
Order-specific bill of materials and work order management.
Subcontracting processes
Tracking of subcontracted operations.
Things to watch out for
Common mistakes and the right way
Common mistake
Starting without cleaning up bills of materials
The right way
The right way: clean up and validate bill of materials and stock data.
Common mistake
Not involving shop-floor staff
The right way
The right way: user-friendly terminals and training.
Common mistake
Taking everything live at once
The right way
The right way: start with a pilot line.
Portfolio
Our projects related to this service
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Frequently asked questions
How does a manufacturing ERP differ from an off-the-shelf ERP?
If your specific production processes (alternative bills of materials, subcontracting, special operations) don't fit off-the-shelf products, custom development eliminates unnecessary customization costs.
Can data be collected from machines?
On suitable machines, production data can be collected through sensor and IoT integration and transferred to the ERP.
Does production stop during the transition?
No. With phased rollout and a parallel operation period, production downtime is minimized.
Does it work with our accounting software?
Yes; integration with the accounting software is set up.
Which modules does a manufacturing ERP include?
Usually it includes bill of materials, work orders, production planning, stock and warehouse, purchasing, quality control, maintenance and costing modules. It isn't necessary to set up all modules at once; you start with the priority ones.
How are production planning and scheduling done?
Work orders are sequenced by evaluating orders, capacity, material status and delivery dates together. The planning screen shows bottlenecks and delay risks early; plan changes are instantly reflected to everyone involved.
Can actual cost be calculated?
Yes. Material, labor and machine times are collected per work order, and planned and actual costs can be compared. This makes it much clearer which product is truly profitable.
Is traceability (batch/serial tracking) provided?
Yes. Batch and serial number tracking can be set up from raw material to finished product; if a problem arises with a product, the affected batches are quickly identified. This feature is critical for quality and recall processes.
Is there barcode and handheld terminal support?
Yes. Interfaces that work with barcodes, QR codes and handheld terminals can be developed for warehouse receipts, stock counts and production reporting. This reduces data entry errors and provides real-time inventory accuracy.
Are maintenance and downtime tracked?
Yes. Planned and unplanned downtime is recorded and causes are classified; machine-based maintenance schedules and OEE-like performance indicators are reported.
How long does it take for a manufacturing ERP project to go live?
It depends on the scope and transition method. In a phased approach, priority modules go live quickly and the others are added in turn. A realistic schedule is presented as a written plan after the analysis.
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