Why use an enterprise resource planning solution (ERP) designed for another manufacturer whose operations are nothing like yours? Common sense, right?

However, this is the approach taken by less robust ERP software systems that lack the flexibility to integrate customizable features. Sure, most of the standard features are usually there—purchasing, time clock, scheduling, inventory, shipping, and so forth.

But what happens when your needs as a manufacturer are more than just the “standard” manufacturing functions? (more…)