Navigating the vast landscape of available ERP systems can be daunting, especially when it comes to finding the perfect fit for your business. With so many choices and varying features to consider, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. That is why manufacturers across various sectors trust Acumatica Manufacturing Edition to optimize resources, cut expenses, and boost profits.

Acumatica Manufacturing Edition's comprehensive array of interconnected and mobile business tools offers unmatched manufacturing capabilities, covering production, estimation, engineering, material planning, scheduling, product configuration, and manufacturing data collection. Acumatica Cloud ERP stands as the premier solution for business and industry management, enabling seamless adaptation to the evolving digital economy. Let’s look at some specific needs across different manufacturing industries:

Aerospace and Defense

Aerospace and defense equipment manufacturers face intricate demands when it comes to Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) reporting, particularly concerning progress tracking and milestone billing. Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as DCAA and ITAR is facilitated in part by ERP data management. Moreover, these manufacturers must address additional necessities such as managing engineering change orders, executing TBLP (transfer/borrow/loan-payback) processes, and effectively handling material requirements flow-down.

Automotive and Transportation

Repetitive, cellular, and lean manufacturing methodologies are widely adopted within the automotive industry. Cumulative demand forecasts and EDI play crucial roles in operations. Serial tracking and warranty management are imperative for ensuring component traceability, particularly with vehicle identification numbers (VINs). Project management applications are instrumental in effectively managing various programs. Additionally, practices such as Kanban, quality control, and handling engineering change orders are commonly observed in this sector.

Plastic and Rubber

For manufacturers in the plastic and rubber products industry, lot tracking, co-products, and by-products represent significant challenges. Ensuring traceability for regrind materials is essential for managing recovered resources efficiently. Additionally, many manufacturers in this sector opt to schedule production by color, aiming to minimize downtime and cleanup requirements between production runs.

Fabricated Metal Products

Manufacturers of fabricated metal products heavily rely on accurate manufacturing estimates to streamline their operations. Specifically, stamping operations often entail co-product considerations. To ensure seamless processes, open APIs and integration tools are indispensable for facilitating machine integration and efficient data capture. Additionally, manufacturers in this sector must address other vital requirements such as lot tracking, job costing, and managing outside processing. Some businesses also prioritize integrated CAD systems for an effective bill of material management alongside handling engineering change orders.