Select the Right MRP System to Keep You on Schedule in a Fast-Paced and Highly-Competitive Market
When choosing the right technology for your job shop manufacturing process, from the start, we recommend an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) application. This decision alone will allow you to eliminate different systems for each department and tie all of your business functions together into one unified program. By using an integrated ERP system with a strong MRP component, you can efficiently allocate your company resources from quote to cash to ensure on-time delivery despite changes on short notice or new orders.
The right ERP solution will include an MRP system with effective scheduling, capacity planning and operational features that will allow you to get a good return on both your time and monetary investments. But, there are several ERP options on the market, how do you even begin to choose the right job shop solution for your company?
First things first, make a list of everything you would like your ideal ERP application to do. Some examples might include:
Next, do your research. Compare your list of requirements with the features of popular manufacturing ERP solutions to ensure that you are making the right choice. Be sure to look for a solution that includes industry-specific features that integrate smoothly with back-end accounting systems such as:
Then, find an implementation partner that is just as invested in your company’s success as you are. You want an ERP implementation partner that is familiar with the unique challenges you face as a job shop company and is committed to enhancing your business processes throughout the entire supply and delivery chain. A good partner will provide:
By implementing the right ERP solution, you give your job shop the opportunity to handle a higher volume of orders while still maintaining the level of service your customers have come to expect. The solution you choose must be scalable enough to help your job shop grow fast, run simple, and drive profit. You should be able to trust in your technology so you can concentrate on running your business. With the right technology and a successful implementation, you will be able to:
Read about how a job shop company leveraged an integrated ERP solution to streamline their production processes, provide faster turnaround times and stay ahead of their competition.