Manufacturing Software Explained: An introduction to the manufacturing software
The subject of manufacturing software is larger than can be completely covered by a simple manufacturing software web site, but what I can provide here is a basic primer on what manufacturing software does and how it works, how manufacturing software benefits manufacturing firms, typical costs incurred in installing manufacturing software, and a list of frequently asked questions about manufacturing software.
Let me say, too, that while the production and inventory control techniques employed by manufacturing software are clearly most applicable to large enterprises, I personally believe that concepts such as lean manufacturing, MRP (an acronym for materials resource planning), and MRP II are also extremely applicable for small and medium manufacturers. In fact, I worry that small and medium manufacturing firms are the manufacturers most at risk when they don't use good manufacturing software.
Accordingly, at this web site, I'm going to provide basic information about the manufacturing software concepts, highlight some of the things that manufacturing and factory managers must know about manufacturing software as they begin to consider this exciting but somewhat scary road, and provide answers to frequently asked manufacturing software questions.
Stephen L. Nelson, CPA
author & manufacturing software consultant