How Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers Can Leverage ERP Software

ERP software and other technology advancements have significantly closed the gap between large manufacturers and the small-to-medium-sized (SMB) manufacturers.  With resources typically limiting the SMBs ability to invest in the right technology in the past, it's today's advancements that have made ERP software more affordable, even for the small businesses.

A recent article also confirmed the shift to ERP software technology becoming much more attainable for SMBs.  It stated specifically that software-as-a-service (SaaS) and cloud-based technologies, "...have made it possible for SMBs to comet with and even outpace larger businesses.  Critical technologies are now much more widely available and highly affordable."  EVS has worked with SMBs for over 10 years, and we are proud to offer both SaaS and cloud-based ERP software solutions as options to our clients.

Not coincidentally, the article also offers specific ways for SMBs to take advantage of the technology advancements.  First on the list of recommendations is "Industry-specific Technology."  EVS provides industry-specific process manufacturing ERP software for a number of markets.  One of the critical reasons this is important is that the software is designed with your specific industry requirements already built into the system.

The second recommendation is to "Leverage Investments in ERP," and we couldn't agree more.  Many times we find small and even some medium-sized businesses are stuck in slow (and often error-prone) paper-based processes and have their data scattered throughout multiple software programs, including Excel.  While this may have worked for the business in the past, the desire to become more efficient or to accommodate company growth often leads manufacturers to look for new solutions.  ERP software systems, especially those that are industry-specific, can give you real-time data to make better decisions.  You'll also find significant efficiency improvements in production, operations, forecasting, and warehouse distribution.

There are so many other ways manufacturing SMBs can take advantage of technology advancements, that I can't possibly discuss them all here.  I encourage you to take the next step and look at the solutions available to help manufacturing businesses just like yours at www.evs-sw.com.

EVS Gains Yet Another O2 Mobile Warehouse Distribution Software Client

Another new manufacturing client, CCPI, Inc. has selected O2 Mobile Warehouse for Sage 500 ERP software.  Since 1957, the CCPI, Inc. family of companies has been providing high quality temperature measurement solutions and refractory materials to the Aerospace, Aluminum, Automotive, Glass, Heat Treatment, Steel, and Miscellaneous industries.  With facilities in North America, Europe, and the Middle East, and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the USA and UK, CCPI is uniquely positioned to service customers around the world.

In order to streamline their warehouse distribution processes, CCPI, Inc. is looking to the O2 Mobile Warehouse management software system to do that.   CCPI, Inc. will be able to use handheld scanners to track inventory using O2 Smart Barcodes.  Not only will they be able to see where inventory is located, but they will improve the shipping and receiving processes throughout their warehouse.

O2 Mobile warehouse distribution software provides real-time views of inventory levels and allows you to fully utilize the warehouse management tools found in Sage 500 ERP.  Our inventory management software also offers true pallet tracking, pick-while-you-pack/ship, pre-shipment staging and other features that will save your warehouse operations time, labor, and money.

For more information on O2 Mobile Warehouse, visit www.evs-sw.com for video demos, printable brochures, and a number of success stories from businesses just like yours.

Prepare Your Manufacturing Business for Future Growth Opportunities By Investing Internally

As the year has progressed, we've seen several indications that show U.S. manufacturing is on an upswing.  With the increased production levels and an optimistic future outlook, now is the time for manufacturers to invest in their internal infrastructure and resources.  

While there are numerous areas of importance when it comes to making improvements, few offer as large of a company-wide impact as ERP software.  It's important to use an ERP system capable of managing your business today, while offering scalability in order to grow to support your future needs. If you are a process manufacturer, finding a process manufacturing ERP software system, such as O2 Process Manufacturing for Sage 500 ERP, offers an even greater business impact since it's tools and features were built with the unique characteristics found in the process manufacturing industry.

No matter what type of manufacturer you are, investing in your warehouse operations will always be an investment worth making.  O2 Mobile Warehouse for Sage 500 ERP, a warehouse management software, uses patented Smart-Barcodes and other unique inventory management tools to help you streamline your distribution processes.  Warehouse distribution software, like O2 Mobile, provides real-time views of your inventory and increases the visibility and accuracy of your entire warehouse.

As the U.S. manufacturing sector experiences a recovery and looks ahead at an optimistic future, don't let your operations and processes be your worst enemy and slow your growth.  Prepare your business for the growth opportunities ahead by investing internally.  For more information on the process manufacturing software or warehouse distribution software solutions mentioned here, visit www.evs-sw.com.

Think Your Manufacturing Business Is Too Small For ERP Software? New Technology Says Think Again

As a smaller manufacturer, you may watch as larger businesses are able to use enterprise resource planning software tools to create numerous competitive advantages and thought there was nothing you could do to compete. However, with the advances is today's technology, the gap between the big guy and the little guy is closing.  Not only are current ERP software systems scalable and completely customizable, new technology such as Sage 500 Cloud ERP software gives smaller manufacturers all of the benefits of a self-hosted ERP system without the need to have a full-time IT department.

ERP software systems have long been thought of as extremely complex and requiring a substantial upfront investment.  This too has changed with newer technology advancements, allowing smaller businesses greater access to ERP solutions.  There's never been a better time to take a first look or to reacquaint yourself with enterprise technology than now.  Considering options are available for a full system or a hybrid approach, nearly all manufacturers can find a solution to fit their needs today.  For more information on the Sage 500 ERP system, multiple industry-specific process manufacturing ERP software solutions, and warehouse distribution tools, visit www.evs-sw.com.

O2 Food ERP and O2 Bakery ERP Software Can Free Your Business From Paper Processes

Often times, smaller (and growing) food manufacturing businesses find their operations are heavily dependent on paper and manual processes.  While at the time it may appear as though these processes aren't hindering efficiency, a closer look usually tells another story.  For example, do you have paper "runners" who are moving about transferring information from various departments? Or, maybe you are still relying on a paper-based schedule. These are clear areas where the manual paper-based operations are slowing down your business.

O2 Food ERP and O2 Bakery ERP software provides you with a central location for all business related information and documents, in a real-time format.  Now, the manufacturing floor has the daily schedule, formula information, and other critical production details.  With food safety compliance as a major industry concern, the food manufacturing ERP software also provides important tools to record the necessary HACCP data.

Moving out of production and into the warehouse, this food processing ERP software
also features the option to add O2 Mobile Warehouse, a warehouse distribution software system, complete with a patented Smart-Barcode technology.  By eliminating the paper-basedrocesses throughout your warehouse, you can improve inventory counts, increase your overall pick-to-ship efficiency, reduce warehouse labor, and work to eliminate the error-prone practices that often accompany a paper-based operation.

There really are too many advantages to mention if you are considering moving to an ERP software system and warehouse management system to increase operational efficiency.  For more detailed information on our industry specific process manufacturing software systems, visit www.evs-sw.com.