Why Do Companies Choose Manufacturing Focused ERP Software Over Standard ERP Systems?

While almost all ERP software packages have manufacturing software functionality, not all ERP systems offer robust enough features to manage complex manufacturing environments. Manufacturing focused ERP systems typically offer robust software models with extensive capabilities for optimizing the utilization of resources and maximizing shop floor throughput.  These packages are designed to produce high quality goods, at the lowest cost possible, while meeting the customer’s delivery and service expectations.

So why do companies choose manufacturing focused ERP software over traditional horizontal ERP packages?  Take a moment to answer our weekly ERP poll and then check back to see how your response aligns with that of the average visitor.

Why Do Companies Choose Manufacturing Focused ERP Software Over Standard ERP Systems?

  • Best Practices Specific to the Manufacturing Industry (45%, 18 Votes)
  • Effectively Interface with Other Modules Such as Supply Chain Management, CRM, etc. (33%, 13 Votes)
  • Speedy Adaptation to Changes (15%, 6 Votes)
  • Better Quality Control (7%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 40

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Eric KimberlingAbout Eric Kimberling
After 15 years of ERP consulting at large firms including PricewaterhouseCoopers and SchlumbergerSema, Eric realized the need for an independent consulting firm that really understands ERP. He began his career as an ERP organizational change management consultant and eventually broadened his background to include implementation project management and software selection. Eric’s background includes extensive ERP software selection, ERP organizational change, and ERP implementation project management experience. Throughout his career, Eric has helped dozens of high-profile and global companies with their ERP initiatives, including Kodak, Samsonite, Coors, Duke Energy, and Lucent Technologies to name a few. In addition to extensive ERP experience, Eric has also helped clients with business process re-engineering, merger and acquisition integration, strategic planning, and six sigma. Eric holds an MBA from Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver.

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One Response to “Why Do Companies Choose Manufacturing Focused ERP Software Over Standard ERP Systems?”
  1. Darin says:

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