Most manufacturers know that an ERP manufacturing system offers many benefits. However, the many challenges that arise during the course of business can make using an ERP effectively difficult. Here are some of the most common challenges, with suggestions on how to approach each.
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An ERP manufacturing system helps connect all aspects of a company for optimal visibility. Manufacturing is separate from operations, sales, and accounting in many companies. With an ERP manufacturing system, companies can integrate the entire manufacturing value chain, including material requirements planning (MRP), master production schedule, manufacturing operations management, engineering change control, and traceability.
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Manufacturers seeking productivity gains should invest in an ERP manufacturing system as the cornerstone of their digital transformation initiatives. A recent survey commissioned by SYSPRO and conducted by Frost & Sullivan highlights the need for technology enhancements throughout complex manufacturing processes. However, several challenges stand in the way of adopting all possible digital transformation initiatives. Let’s explore these challenges, examine the state of complex manufacturing today, and discuss why an ERP manufacturing system can solve many of these challenges.
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Production scheduling has changed significantly over the years, and companies using an ERP manufacturing system to handle scheduling benefit from the enhanced efficiencies such platforms provide. If you tried to use scheduling systems years ago but found them limiting, newer ones built into modern ERP manufacturing systems will be a pleasant surprise.
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Your ERP manufacturing system already contains some form of AI. Certain types of artificial intelligence (AI) have been used for the past several years to augment ERP manufacturing systems, enabling them to process documents and transactions efficiently, and provide predictive analytics. What’s new to these systems is generative AI (GenAI), which provides intuitive, conversational interfaces. Integrating all three types of AI with your ERP manufacturing system brings many opportunities to tap into the data within the ERP to improve process efficiency, forecasting abilities, and automation.
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Your manufacturing operation is doing well. The company has loyal customers who order regularly, and your sales team is finding new ones regularly. As a result, orders are up, and your operation is expanding. This is excellent news but growing a business can mean new challenges and reasons to celebrate. As the operation gets more extensive, you’ll need to consider replacing the accounting software you’ve become comfortable with. You’ll want to consider upgrading to an ERP manufacturing system.
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