An increasing number of manufacturers are using software packages and other technologies to improve their business performance. Key IT solutions for manufacturing businesses include the following:Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - this provides a bird's-eye view of a manufacturing business, using a single piece of software to connect operations across the business and to take account of each area's position when allocating resources and planning production schedules.
Computerised maintenance management systems - these use electronic systems to monitor assets, plant and equipment in manufacturing, primarily to identify maintenance requirements but also for accounting purposes.
Supply chain management - this uses software tools to manage the flow of materials and products from your supplier to you, within your business and from your business to your customers. See our guide on supply chain software. Manufacturing execution systems - these use software designed to run factories more efficiently and effectively, collating many factors, such as downtime and wastage.
Product data management - this is the use of electronic systems designed to help cut the time and costs of bringing products to market. Manufacturing process simulation - this is the use of software models to study and improve manufacturing processes.
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