Utilizing ERP Solutions Creates Profitable Agility

​Utilizing Enterprise Solutions, such as ERP, creates Agility and Profitability.
The manufacturing and distribution industry sectors, like the broader consumer industries they serve, are facing a time of dramatic challenge and change. Manufacturing and distribution companies face regulatory, financial and scientific challenges far more complex than those of most industries.

Three key issues identifiable as critical to enterprise success are:

1. Strategy
2. Utilization
3. Compliance

Finding ways to strategic conditions, intelligent material forecasting and visibility, compliance and regulatory complexity while utilizing fully enterprise accounting and financial systems requires efficient and timely answers.
In the increasingly complex and expanding services industry, how do you manage critical business issues? One answer is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), a discipline that can easily be maximized by customization standard application software that integrates business solutions for the core processes and the main administration functions of an enterprise.
A smart and intuitive ERP system provides:

• Enhanced productivity
• Flexibility and responsiveness
• Better material acquisition
• Inventory controls
• Cost reductions
• Reduced lead time
• Greater visibility of the business and trends

Implementing an ERP system usually starts with addressing multiple challenges:

• Inventory is tough to determine
• Downtime due to improperly maintained equipment
• Difficulty in determining the profitability of each job
• Inability to spot trends in a timely fashion
• A disconnect between the field staff, warehouse and back office staff
• Lack of adherence to safety checklists
• Forecasts are based more on guesswork rather than solid figures

ERP Software, a global, next generation ERP solution, which provides a single source of truth across the enterprise; automating processes that previously had to be performed manually or semi-manually. Mobile-based applications global ERP connectivity, enabling your organization to utilize enterprise applications on personal mobile devices for a more efficient ERP support.
The reward of correctly selecting and using a best-in-class ERP, will quickly manifest by avoiding just one day of downtime. Enterprise software is just such a solution — one which enables manufacturing and distribution companies to have greater control, increased growth and profitability while reducing costs and risks.
Summary:
ERP software, like an enterprise muscle, grows stronger, when used more fully, adds value and benefit to enterprise core strengths particularly when utilization extends beyond basics.
If your organization is looking for answers to any of those posed here, please connect us to schedule a consultation.
See our blog EnterpriseWise™ ERP Tips (http://www.scc-co.com/blog/) for more enterprise discussions.