GUEST BLOG: INVESTING IN ERP IS CRITICAL

Paul Bennett, Managing Director from Fascia Graphics reports on the benefits of installing an ERP system.

Here at Fascia we believe in continuous improvement as a key to our success and as a result we have recently invested in a state-of-the-art UV Flatbed printer and a new ERP system.

To fully capitalise on this investment, we needed a front and back-end system that would help us to respond to customer requests more quickly, simplify front and back office management and at the same time, improve visibility across every aspect of our operations.

We needed a software solution that could consolidate five separate software packages into one single system.  It was essential that the MRP system provided enhanced visibility and control of all aspects of functions, by seamlessly integrating sales, accounts, production planning, purchasing, production, HR, and QA. All this information needed to be accessed in a single location. By having this system it had to eliminate repetitive processes.

It was essential that our stock-control and purchasing was transformed to allow us to have the ability to see the requirements for the coming hours, days, or weeks. This enabled the business to automatically call-in material when needed without having to hold stock for longer than required and risk damaging or exceeding shelf-life.

It was vital that our production planning had visibility as this would allow our business to load and plan to capacity; ensuring products are turned around efficiently. In addition our ERP/MRP software also records all aspects of material and labour usage, automatically analysing past manufacturing data to provide quotations that are more accurate (and very often competitive), and more precise production times for future work.

We’ve also found that we have been able to raise the bar of our already incredibly high-quality customer service using the MRP system.

We chose MIE Solutions UK Ltd as they have a no nonsense approach, they are professional and knowledgeable in all aspects of what is essential to manufacturing.  They have developed MRP/ERP Production Control Software known as MIETrak Pro.  For over 25 years they have developed their software and now are a Worldwide Production Control Software solution for the entire manufacturing sector.

www.fasciagraphics.co.uk

www.mie-solutions.co.uk

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