the production with batch size 1 can be found in many different industries. plant buildertoolmakers, special machine construction, special vehicle construction, shipyards and many other specialised manufacturers of individual and contract production. The aforementioned individual and contract manufacturers often still work with isolated solutions instead of integrated business applications. Yet there are so many ERP systems for manufacturing companies.
Individual and contract manufacturers are different
The challenges for individual and contract manufacturers are manifold and often differ significantly from those of series manufacturers. Orders lasting several months, sometimes several years, must be reliably planned and organised. At the same time, however, there are no basic principles such as work plans or Parts lists which are indispensable for repetitive production.
ERP systems for series production concentrate on analysing material requirements. The focus here is on the optimal utilisation of production capacity and the optimisation of factors such as set-up times. ERP software must provide this production information in a network. An ERP system can optimise the procurement and production process on the basis of complete information. And in advance.
However, the prerequisites are different in one-off and contract manufacturing.
The mission set in a project can only be planned based on provisional structures. This plan must then be permanently adapted to the course of the project.
The mechanical and plant engineering industry often speaks of a "growing parts list" approach. In principle, however, this does not yet describe the full complexity of project-orientated production. It is not only materials and components that have to be constantly organised and adapted for a specific order or project. The use of often expensive employees and other resources must also be adapted by the individual and contract manufacturer to the often constantly changing conditions.
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Optimised purchasing for individual and contract manufacturing
Another important role is played by project-controlled purchasing. On the one hand, it is clear that even in one-off production, purchasing should take place as early as possible. The possibility of achieving good purchase prices increases with the lead time. At the same time, however, optimising delivery is also essential. Early or late delivery (to the right place) can lead to significant costs for the project.
Top topic for individual and contract manufacturers: Liquidity
However, one of the most important issues for companies in the make-to-order and contract manufacturing sector is the control of the Liquidity. In view of the six to eight-figure investments with which projects have to be pre-financed, this is not surprising. Errors in the calculation and planning can often have life-threatening consequences. In accordance with stricter guidelines for lending, the financing banks demand a deep insight into the books and planning of individual and contract manufacturers.
One ERP Software can only provide support if the business aspects are deeply rooted in project management.
Individual and contract manufacturing is also maintenance and service
Customised and contract manufacturers want to and should also generate sales with their customers after the orders have been completed. After-sales topics such as service, Maintenancemaintenance and reengineering are required or are available. Very few ERP systems for series manufacturers are equipped for these topics. Spare parts management, maintenance plans, service control, field service and much more are becoming increasingly important and should be controlled by integrated software.
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