The full scope of a manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) system goes beyond the basic roles of accounting, purchasing and inventory control that most people think of. It impacts everyone in the business, from the chief executive to the team on the shipping dock, and today it serves a more important role than ever.
In 2024, the produce-at-all-costs mandate of the pandemic era has given way to a market where production capacity is greater than demand, and attention to detail is paramount. Meanwhile, labor and skills remain in short supply, prices have escalated. By necessity, manufacturers now need to focus on operational efficiency to maintain and grow their profitability. This, in turn, has put a premium on the business automation and detailed data-driven planning enabled by modern manufacturing ERP software.