ERPNext for Manufacturing

ERP software for Manufacturing industry

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The surest foundation of a Manufacturing concern is quality. After that, and a long way after, comes cost
– Andrew Carnegie

In today's competitive environment, manufacturing companies need more than just machines and manpower they need smart systems to run efficiently. ERP software tailored for the manufacturing industry brings all business functions like production, inventory, sales, finance, and HR into a single, centralized platform. This integrated approach enables real-time visibility, better decision-making, and significant cost savings.

Modern ERP systems like ERPNext are designed to handle the unique challenges manufacturers face from complex supply chains to rapid changes in customer demand. Whether you're producing on a small scale or running a large facility, manufacturing ERP software helps you stay in control, reduce waste, and deliver high-quality products on time.

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Why ERP is Crucial for Modern Manufacturing

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Continuous Learning is the minimum requirement for success in any field
– Brian Tracy

Manufacturing processes involve many interconnected activities: procurement, production planning, shop floor control, inventory tracking, and delivery. Without an ERP system, these processes often operate in silos, leading to delays, miscommunication, and inefficiencies. A robust manufacturing ERP system bridges these gaps by:

  • Unifying Departments: Connects production, finance, inventory, sales, and HR into one system.

  • Real-Time Visibility: Tracks operations live from raw materials to finished goods.

  • Automated Workflows: Reduces manual effort by automating tasks like material requests, production scheduling, and billing.

  • Improved Decision-Making: Managers access up-to-date information instantly, helping them make informed decisions.


An effective manufacturing ERP is a game-changer. It optimizes every aspect of production—from inventory management and scheduling to quality control and supply chain logistics. With real-time insights and automation, ERP helps manufacturers make informed decisions, reduce production costs, minimize waste, and improve overall productivit.

Types of ERP in Manufacturing

Manufacturing spans many sectors (engineering, chemicals, retail, etc.), so ERP solutions are classified accordingly. Below are common types of ERP systems in manufacturing:

Discrete-Manufacturing

ERP for Discrete Manufacturing

Discrete manufacturers assemble components into finished products (e.g., electronics or automotive). An ERP for discrete manufacturing manages demand forecasting, serialized production, supplier information, and order tracking to ensure smooth assembly operations.

Process-Manufacturing

ERP for Process Manufacturing

Process manufacturers combine formulas or raw materials to produce goods (e.g., chemicals, food & beverage). ERP for process manufacturing handles complex recipes and formulas, quality control, waste tracking, and product life cycles to maintain consistent output.

Mixed-Manufacturing

ERP for Mixed Manufacturing

Mixed manufacturing companies perform both discrete and process production. An ERP for mixed manufacturing supports both assembly and formula-based processes in one system, giving flexibility to businesses dealing with varied production models.

Benefits of ERP for Manufacturing

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Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection – Mark Twain

Implementation of ERP Software is the answer to many problems related to management in the manufacturing industry. The industry in today’s business environment is very dynamic and innovating rapidly. For being at the same pace as the changing market, latest technology is a must as ERP Software has various benefits, some of them are as follows

Reduce costs and save dollars

Cost Reduction

ERP systems automate repetitive tasks, reduce paperwork, and optimize resource utilization. By minimizing manual errors and streamlining procurement, production, and inventory processes, companies save both time and money.

Real-time information

Real-Time Visibility

Get up-to-date information on stock levels, production status, pending orders, and delivery timelines. Real-time dashboards help supervisors monitor the shop floor, identify bottlenecks, and respond quickly.

Flexibility and competitive edge

Flexibility and Competitive Edge

ERP systems are highly customizable. Whether you're producing seasonal goods, managing job orders, or dealing with varying customer specs, ERP adapts to your workflow giving your business a competitive edge.

Other Modules of ERP

Account

Accounting is the language of Business - Warren Buffet.

Account

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.

  • Multi company accounting with possibility to get combined accounting reports.

  • Automated payment reminders for your receivables.

  • Easy Integration with CRM Software.

  • Multi-currency accounting for export/import and hedging.

  • Manage term loans with scheduled automated ECS accounting entries.

  • Detail analytical reports on sales, purchase, gross profit.

CRM

If you are not taking care of your customer, your competitors will. - Bob Hooey

CRM

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.

Features:

  • Manage full conversion cycle from Lead ->Inquiry ->customer management.

  • Never forget to do follow-up calls on time through system reminders.

  • Time line feature like Facebook for each customer/lead allows you to view all mail/phone conversations on single page.

  • Make delegation and monitoring of tasks task more efficient through system generated escalation mails.

  • 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

Inventory

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.


  • Manage exact location storage space though Tree structure of warehouse.

  • Possibility of Serial No/Batchwise inventory management.

  • Generate product bundles selling multiple items together.

  • Create multiple price lists for each item, including multi-currency price list.

  • Allow seasonal discounts or offer special pricing to loyal customers through Pricing rules based on customer, Customer Group, Territory or Season.

  • 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

Purchase

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.

  • Manage your sourcing activities by comparing quotes of multiple suppliers.

  • Send request for quotation to multiple suppliers on click of a button.

  • Item-wise or supplier-wise purchase price analytics.

  • Rate suppliers based on various factors from delivery time to quality of product.

  • 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.

Manufacturing

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.

  • Manage workstations and standardize operations to be performed with benchmark timing.

  • Allows Multiple Bill of Materials(BOM) for single item with variation in manufacturing formula.

  • Manage not only inventory but also operational cost and workstation availability through BoM.

  • Production planning tool for scheduling manufacturing activities along with sub-assemblies.

  • 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

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.

  • Manage Employee attendance.

  • Automated Payroll Processing.

  • Leave/holiday management.

  • Expense claim management.

  • Job openings and applicants.

  • Professional Appraisal system.

  • Training and feedback.

Asset

Know what you own, and know why you own it. - Peter Lynch

Asset Management

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.

  • ERPNext offers a centralized system for asset management.

  • The platform facilitates managing assets from procurement to disposal.

  • IT infrastructure and equipment can be managed through the system.

  • Multiple capabilities are integrated into a single application to make asset management more efficient.

  • Asset masters can be created and managed.

  • Depreciation and maintenance can be tracked.

  • 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

Project Management

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.

  • ERPNext project management assists in planning, organizing, and administering various tasks and activities of a project.

  • It helps to break down a project into smaller tasks and assign responsibilities.

  • Project timelines, budgets, and progress can be tracked and monitored.

  • Communication among team members can be managed through the system.

  • Project templates can be created and reused.

  • Real-time analytics and reporting are available to monitor the project's progress.

Support

Delivery Excellence for creating magical customer experience.

Support

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.

  • Ticketing system for issue recording, where tickets can be automatically created through customer email.

  • Possibility of assigning issues to relevant person for resolution.

  • Automated email/sms to customer on resolution of issue.

  • Manage invoicing for maintenance/repair service for items out of warrantee or AMC.

  • Take customer feedback against service to maintain quality standards.

Exim

The Foreign Trade Should be Fair Rather than Free. - Lyn Nofziger

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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.

  • Generate all export documents like Draft BL, Shipping Invoice, Customer Invoice, Packing List, etc on single click.

  • Manage export/import finance with maturity date.

  • Letter of credit facility with drawn amount, conditions and maturity.

  • Manage forward Contract in system and check your hedging ratio.

  • Calculate RODTEP Claim, MEIS and IGST on exports and make accounting entries for these receivables.

  • Manage calculations of Export and Import against Advance Authorization license.

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