Generic ERP fails for manufacturing.
Why? Because manufacturing has unique requirements that service businesses don't need.
Production planning. Bill of materials management. Work order scheduling. Lot traceability. Costing.
This guide shows you exactly which features matter for manufacturing.
Critical Manufacturing ERP Features
1. Master Production Schedule (MPS) Planning - Blend forecasts with firm orders
2. Multi-level Bill of Materials (BOM) - Handle assemblies, sub-assemblies, components
3. Work Order Management - Schedule production with capacity constraints
4. Lot Traceability - Track batches from raw materials to finished goods
5. Standard and Actual Costing - Calculate true production costs
6. Quality Control Integration - Manage inspections and non-conformance
7. Capacity Planning - Identify bottlenecks before they happen