ERP for the plastics industry

An ERP system in the plastics industry can only score a few points with the usual PPS functions. They are indeed necessary as a basis, but the industry-specific requirements on the ERP are in the foreground. These split into two directions: the commercial ? and the technical requirements of the plastics industry.

In all technical fields the plastics industry has enormous demands on the ERP system. There, the actual practicality of the system must prove itself in constant series production. The best way to do this is with effective production preparation.

Cavities in the plastics industry

First, all cavities of the mould should be listed in the ERP in their number. Cavities are the number of products that can be produced with one cycle of the mould. The quantity of cavities can thus be included in the planning of resources.
In the plastics industry, decisions about machine occupancy must always be made. When the ERP system processes, the Production order If it is possible to bring the machines forward or split them up, the staffing of the machines can be made much more flexible and can react quickly to changing requirements. It is also possible for the machines to send the number of products manufactured online to the ERP system.
Normally, a certain amount of granulate is reused in the plastics industry. The portion that enters the production cycle must be able to be generated in quantity and value by the ERP.

Blanket orders and call-offs

Commercially, an ERP in the plastics industry mainly has to manage blanket orders and call-offs. These framework agreements differ completely, which is why an ERP system in this industry should have as many options as possible for these framework orders. In order to meet the individual wishes of the customer, the call-offs should be imported directly into the ERP. In this way, errors can be avoided and the sales department is relieved. It is of great advantage if the ERP can assign whether the tools belong to the customer or to the plastics producer. It is also absolutely necessary to have a high-performance module for the calculation the high prices in the plastics industry.

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