The manufacturing process is to be properly planned, scheduled, and organized so as to benefit from its operation and application. The appropriate applications (software) were created in order to deal with the above-mentioned questions. There, generally speaking, pros and cons of using different tools what we will be trying to cover in this paper.
It is said that that MRP software regulates the issue during the period of time from when a product is conceived, the raw materials are identified and procured, resources are identified, to when production steps are planned (Burnson, 2016).
E2 Shop System
E2 Shop System is considered to be one of the best tools so as deal with MRP. Analyzing the benefits of E2, it should be highlighted that the application is extremely simple and accessible. The system automatically saves all the data which have been mentioned each time you used the software. Additionally, the service provides a user with a possibility to simultaneously compare a wide range of production, analyzing the figures on your own as well as obtaining the information from the program which suggests you what can be reduced so as to improve the efficiency of the enterprise and raise your profit.
The system is designed, being a leader in this field, so as to coordinate all various aspects of manufacturing and ‘to give you optional control of your shop’ that means the one thing: the application is constructed in such way when you are able to improve efficiency and make your company more flexible for the market needs (www.top10erp.org/e2-shop-system-products-advantages-50) .
Fishbowl Manufacturing (FBM) Software
This application is among those which automatically update the new versions if such appear. After the update the information regarding such the operation appears on the screen. The software offers, as it is said on the product’s website, advanced work orders, manufacture orders, bills of materials (fishbowlinventory.com/products/fishbowl-manufacturing/). Accounting solution is added, thus you can simultaneously find out the income and loss during the previous cycle. In contrast to many other applications, Fishbowl can deal with such inventory management tasks, as barcoding, part tracking, and advanced bill of materials (fishbowlinventory.com/products/fishbowl-manufacturing/).
The software provides the user with the possibility to update inventory and accounting records simultaneously, eliminate double data entry and keep your records accurate. Fishbowl can be set in multiple locations (which are integrated into the general operational system), thus the central office is allowed to control the efficiency level in its local offices, namely to see which ones are well stocked and which ones need to be restocked (www.fishbowlinventory.com/products/fishbowl-manufacturing/).
Creation of a bill of materials is one of the main pros of this application. Its easiness and accessibility make it an effective tool of planning and ideas implementation. Anytime you can use the most effective bills can be saved and used once again. Moreover, the bill can be replicated as many times as you like.
However, the software has not developed the customer assistance which will deal with the consultations regarding different problems arising during the software exploitation. Also, the application is not integrated with other MRP systems making it tough to substitute the one with another.
CRP Software
Workwise Software
In accordance with the information in terms of this product, we can conclude that Workiwise Software allows the users to adjust calendars for work center capacities, drag and drop rescheduling, create shop orders, improve throughput by quickly resolving load imbalances (workwisellc.com/manufacturing-erp-capacity-requirements-planning/). The application has a well-created design so as to feel comfortable while analyzing the data shown on the screen.
Additional benefit of choosing Workwise Software is the possibility to be responded anytime certain questions arise. Customer support center works 24/7 and provides you with the explanations to any issue. This advantage has made lots of clients choose this program for CRP as they explained in their feedbacks, since the questions always arise, but not usually answered.
The software has 45 applications building more than hundred of different combinations which can be applied in practice. Additionally, there is a tool which takes into account the specific characteristics of your business model and can build the model most flexible and suitable for certain company or NGO. The price is comparably low, thus it is possible even for small businesses to afford it. However, there are still claims that this program does not always work properly and it is typical, when even Tech Department cannot fix the problem. The company promises to finally resolve this issue, though it has not done yet.
Oracle
It is believed to be one of the largest and complete software which is used by the enterprises worldwide. The software provides you with useful scheduled information as well as proper sales forecasting instruments. The same as the aforementioned system, Oracle has many instruments to fulfill the interests of each client and to implement them in practice.
On the other hand, Oracle has not developed the well-organized support center as well as has not got integrated with lots of databases disabling the users of the former to work properly.
ERP Software
SYSPRO
The former is considered to be the one comprehensively resolving the problems arising in the ERP field. It contains more than thousand new features and functioning, in comparison with other applications, moreover, the former is updated annually. The operations effectiveness can be gained without any ‘outside’ programs, as all the necessary applications have already been incorporated into SYSPRO (accounting mechanism, database and so on).
Considering the security of the data as a top priority, the company has created lots of preventive measures so as not to enable anybody to steal information from your database. SYSPRO proposes certain customizations capabilities by making the product menu and user interface fully configurable per user (https://www.syspro.com/product/overview/).
However, the support center has not developed yet, thus it is tough to be on time and properly responded. Additionally, Tech Support does not deal with all the issues which can arise, hence when the program breaks it is not always possible to have it recovered.
Epicor
The software provides the client with many deployment options, in particular on-premises, hosted, and in the cloud. By using Epicor, both problems – local and central, can be resolved, as the former makes it possible to monitor and control the productivity and efficiency of the local boards.
The tool discussed can serve in order to support different manufacturing processes, i.e. configure-to-order, engineer-to-order etc. Also, the software is designed to be implemented in different industries, including automotive, medical, and even defensive one. Such flexibility and diversity have been reached due to a long history of research and practice of the company (more than 40 years). Among the most highly estimated features of the software, the following are to be highlighted: its accounting component, manufacturing and project management usage, and inventory.
Many models of cooperation between all the stakeholders are created, thus the efficiency of such relations can be raised. The main values of the company while creating its software are simplicity and responsiveness to the recommendations of the clients.
The application is always updated, thus helping to choose the most flexible and creative model for any market. Being applicable to each operational system and not costing too much, Epicor is the way out for any business or NGO so as to increase productivity and effectiveness of the activity.
References
Advantages of E2 Shop System ERP Software for The Manufacturing Job Shop. (n.d.). Retrieved August 07, 2016, from http://www.top10erp.org/e2-shop-system-products-advantages-50
Burnson, F. (n.d.) Compare Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) Software . Retrieved from:
http://www.softwareadvice.com/manufacturing/mrp-software-comparison/
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Systems. (n.d.). Retrieved August 07, 2016, from https://www.syspro.com/product/overview/
Fishbowl Manufacturing. (n.d.). Retrieved August 07, 2016, from https://www.fishbowlinventory.com/products/fishbowl-manufacturing/
