ERPNext for the Engineering Industry
ERP software for the Engineering industry
ERP software is vital for engineering companies, including software engineering firms, streamlining complex tasks and operations. Engineering ERP solutions offer many benefits: better project management, cost reduction, real-time data, and a fully integrated system. These systems improve decision-making and drive growth. Core advantages of engineering ERP include customer-focused processes, data efficiency, and enhanced communication.
The proposed process designs should always be designed within the logic of the ERP systems. - Andera.
In engineering firms – which encompass manufacturing, construction, design, and software projects – challenges like complex projects and high costs are common. ERPNext simplifies these challenges by automating processes across departments. It turns intricate elements (such as 3D designs and devices) into clear, actionable information. For example, FinByz as an ERPNext partner delivers tailored ERPNext solutions that integrate project management, resource planning, and financial tracking into one platform. This ensures precise control and efficiency on engineering projects, where accuracy and coordination are crucial.
Key Features of Engineering ERP Software
A project is complete when it starts working for you, Rather than you working for it – Scott Allen
Engineering ERPs are customized to each company's needs, but typically include modules for project planning, inventory control, finance, procurement, human resources, and customer management. Key features often cover:
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Project Management: ERPNext’s project module plans and tracks engineering projects, enabling teams to set milestones, deadlines, and budgets, and visualize tasks on Gantt charts.
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Inventory & BOM Management: Supports multi-level Bills of Material and real-time inventory updates. It automates procurement and replenishment, helping engineers manage raw materials, spare parts, and stock levels efficiently.
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Accounting & Finance: Automates financial processes (invoices, payments, depreciation), offers multi-currency and multi-company support, and generates consolidated reports.
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Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Centralizes customer information with sales pipeline tracking, lead management, and support ticketing to maintain strong client relationships.
Benefits of Engineering ERP Softw
One of the advantages, but also criticisms, of ERP systems is that they impose a standardized way of conducting business processes. - Marianne Bradford.
Companies should only adopt anything that is providing or adding some value to the business. Integrating the latest technology and software in the company is important but it should be of some benefit as the cost is on stake. ERP software for an engineering company is an essential service for the companies falling under the category of the engineering industry, and it thus provides a lot of benefits. These are mentioned as follows:
Accurate Cost & Revenue Estimation:
ERP systems automate calculations for project costs and revenue. This accuracy saves time and reduces errors in budgeting complex engineering projects.
Increased Productivity:
By automating routine tasks, ERP software frees engineers from paperwork. This efficiency boost accelerates project completion and overall productivity.
Efficient Workflows:
Digital workflows replace manual processes, improving data organization and collaboration. All engineering data and documentation are stored systematically, enabling faster responses and better decisions.
Higher Return on Investment:
Engineering ERP reduces waste and labor costs. With real-time data at every step, managers can spot and fix issues early. Improved accuracy and efficiency lead to faster returns on investment and greater profitability.
ERP software for the engineering companies also provides certain more benefits which are listed below:
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Operational excellence
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Simplifies the Exchange of Information
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Improved Decision making
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Data efficiency and assimilation
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Customer Relationship Management
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Easy Accessibility to Inventory
Types of Engineering ERP Solutions
Projects we have completed demonstrate what we know - future projects decide what we will learn. - Dr. Mohsin Tiwana
Engineering companies have to manage and handle a lot of projects that are complex in nature. Some projects are larger than the other which raises the issues of cost estimation and workforce management. Engineering operations are broadly divided into two categories for which ERP solutions are designed in a customized way. They are:
ERP for Project Engineering
Project engineering involves designing or manufacturing projects (such as structures or devices). This category includes planning, scheduling, resource forecasting, and vendor management. ERPNext manages these activities by coordinating tasks and tracking resources across the project lifecycle.
ERP for System Engineering
System engineering focuses on creating complex systems from multiple components. ERPNext supports this by linking the entire development process – from design to implementation – so all parts work together seamlessly. It manages system designs, documentation, and processes over the project’s life cycle.
Finbyz as ERP Service Provider plays a pivotal role in the realm of ERP software for engineering, offering a comprehensive solution tailored to meet the specific needs of the engineering sector. As an ERP Partner, these systems specialize in integrating various critical functions, such as project management, resource planning, and financial tracking, all within a cohesive platform. This integration is essential for engineering projects, where precision and efficiency are paramount.
ERP software is vital for engineering companies, streamlining complex tasks and operations, and enhancing the design process. For these companies to thrive and boost their operational efficiency and overall productivity, it's essential to adopt a customized ERP system tailored to their unique requirements. Specifically, a ERP For Chemical Industry solution, along with, transport ERP, and ERP for trading, can be instrumental in addressing the specific challenges and demands of the engineering sector, ensuring more precise management of every critical activity in this industry.
Improvements in the use of the ERP system are an outcome of improvements in the process. - Stephen Harwood
Other Modules of ERP
Account
Accounting is the language of Business - Warren Buffet.
Accounts module delivers insight into the key account needs of your organization and lets you manage the organizational expenses by delivering valuable insights. It allows you to automate financial and accounting activities such as Sales Invoice, Purchase Invoice and Payment Entries. You can also manage your assets with automated depreciation entries at selected period.
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Multi company accounting with possibility to get combined accounting reports.
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Automated payment reminders for your receivables.
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Easy Integration with CRM Software.
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Multi-currency accounting for export/import and hedging.
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Manage term loans with scheduled automated ECS accounting entries.
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Detail analytical reports on sales, purchase, gross profit.
CRM
If you are not taking care of your customer, your competitors will. - Bob Hooey
The CRM Module of ERP solutions allows you to optimally manage your relationship with the customers by providing you a broader range of functionalities that are specially designed to improve your customer service. Say no to searching multiple platforms like mails to accounting software to get 360 degree view of customer, you can get conversations, orders, invoices, deliveries and payment details all on single page.
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Manage full conversion cycle from Lead ->Inquiry ->customer management.
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Never forget to do follow-up calls on time through system reminders.
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Time line feature like Facebook for each customer/lead allows you to view all mail/phone conversations on single page.
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Make delegation and monitoring of tasks task more efficient through system generated escalation mails.
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The CRM's Meeting Management feature helps organize and streamline meetings efficiently with objectives and outcomes.
Inventory
Inventory is money sitting around in another form. - Rhonda Adams
Stock Inventory management is heart of any ERP. Here you can not only check the current stock levels with valuation, but you can also see projected quantity of stock based on purchase orders, sales orders and production orders in hand. The versatility of this ERP makes stock management module highly suitable for all forms of businesses.
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Manage exact location storage space though Tree structure of warehouse.
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Possibility of Serial No/Batchwise inventory management.
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Generate product bundles selling multiple items together.
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Create multiple price lists for each item, including multi-currency price list.
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Allow seasonal discounts or offer special pricing to loyal customers through Pricing rules based on customer, Customer Group, Territory or Season.
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Strong quality control based on predefined inspection criteria to be filled in quality check before receipt of delivery of item.
Purchase
You sell on Emotion, But you justify a Purchase with Logic. - Joseph Sugarman
Manage the purchase through workflow of material request. You can create request for quotation and send it in mail to multiple suppliers with the click of a button. Ensuring multiple quotation are received for the requirement and choosing the best quote for purchase order, you can improve efficiency of your purchase department. In fact, this can improve your bottom line by bringing down your cost of goods.
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Manage your sourcing activities by comparing quotes of multiple suppliers.
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Send request for quotation to multiple suppliers on click of a button.
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Item-wise or supplier-wise purchase price analytics.
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Rate suppliers based on various factors from delivery time to quality of product.
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Maintain buffer stock with automatic purchase requisition if available quantity in warehouse is below defined level.
Manufacturing
This is where the real work gets done.
The Manufacturing part of the ERP has been designed to serve businesses in diverse industry backgrounds. The versatility of the software allows SMEs to manage their manufacturing activities with minimal data entries. The system is capable of managing cost of manufactured goods based on raw materials consumed and operational cost based on manufacturing activity time.
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Manage workstations and standardize operations to be performed with benchmark timing.
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Allows Multiple Bill of Materials(BOM) for single item with variation in manufacturing formula.
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Manage not only inventory but also operational cost and workstation availability through BoM.
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Production planning tool for scheduling manufacturing activities along with sub-assemblies.
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Production analysis for each batch against the benchmark for getting possible areas of improvement.
Human Resource
You don't build a business. You build People and then people build the business. - Zig Ziglar
Human resource is most important for but ignored part of most of SMEs. The reduction in time wasted in non-core activities and goal-oriented approach increases the productivity of employees. Automation of attendance, payroll and expense claim allows better tracking and reduced redundancies.
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Manage Employee attendance.
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Automated Payroll Processing.
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Leave/holiday management.
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Expense claim management.
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Job openings and applicants.
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Professional Appraisal system.
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Training and feedback.
Asset
Know what you own, and know why you own it. - Peter Lynch
ERPNext simplifies asset management from procurement to disposal, including IT infrastructure and equipment, all through a centralized system. With multiple capabilities integrated into a single application, managing assets has never been easier.
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ERPNext offers a centralized system for asset management.
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The platform facilitates managing assets from procurement to disposal.
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IT infrastructure and equipment can be managed through the system.
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Multiple capabilities are integrated into a single application to make asset management more efficient.
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Asset masters can be created and managed.
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Depreciation and maintenance can be tracked.
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Real-time reporting and analytics are available to assist with decision-making.
Project
A goal without a plan is just a wish. - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
ERPNext project management assists in the planning, organization, and administration of the various tasks and activities involved in managing a project, ensuring that they are documented and tracked.
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ERPNext project management assists in planning, organizing, and administering various tasks and activities of a project.
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It helps to break down a project into smaller tasks and assign responsibilities.
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Project timelines, budgets, and progress can be tracked and monitored.
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Communication among team members can be managed through the system.
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Project templates can be created and reused.
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Real-time analytics and reporting are available to monitor the project's progress.
Support
Delivery Excellence for creating magical customer experience.
Poor customer service and support costs companies billions of dollars each year. According to Customer Engagement Index by almost half of consumers will stop buying from a company and move to a competitor within one day of having poor customer service. Best brands are known for their best in class service and support. ERP helps you create a system for tracking and resolving customer issues. You can also manage guarantee/warrantee of your products.
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Ticketing system for issue recording, where tickets can be automatically created through customer email.
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Possibility of assigning issues to relevant person for resolution.
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Automated email/sms to customer on resolution of issue.
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Manage invoicing for maintenance/repair service for items out of warrantee or AMC.
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Take customer feedback against service to maintain quality standards.
Exim
The Foreign Trade Should be Fair Rather than Free. - Lyn Nofziger
Given the complex nature of export import business we designed special module, which will allow you to manage your requirements more effectively. As you must deal with many regulations the accuracy of the documents is most important for the organization. There are also local lows providing special benefits to exports like Duty drawback, MEIS, etc which require special accounting treatment. Import / Export finance is also has multi-currency nature and many times it come with fixed repayment date.
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Generate all export documents like Draft BL, Shipping Invoice, Customer Invoice, Packing List, etc on single click.
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Manage export/import finance with maturity date.
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Letter of credit facility with drawn amount, conditions and maturity.
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Manage forward Contract in system and check your hedging ratio.
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Calculate RODTEP Claim, MEIS and IGST on exports and make accounting entries for these receivables.
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Manage calculations of Export and Import against Advance Authorization license.