How the Small Get Mighty: Manufacturing ERP Is Essential but Not Just Any ERP Will Do by IQMS
What an ERP system does for large manufacturing enterprises it should also do for SMMs. That is support growth by providing flexibility and control to meet evolving demands and secure a competitive edge in the global marketplace. While most large manufacturers are already leveraging ERP systems to gain a competitive advantage, many SMMs still rely on spread-sheet based systems. As manufacturing technologies continue to advance, and offshore manufacturing practices become more sophisticated, SMMs that have not tapped ERP's potential may be caught at a disadvantage.
Fortunately, many ERP vendors are now packaging systems to meet the specific needs of SMMs. The best of these soluti...