{"id":1651,"date":"2019-02-05T11:50:29","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T11:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/?p=1651"},"modified":"2022-12-21T10:00:30","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T10:00:30","slug":"manufacturing-erp-and-industry-4-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/manufacturing-erp-and-industry-4-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Manufacturing ERP and Industry 4.0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Prior to the advent of modern ERP systems, small to medium manufacturing operations were conglomerations of disparate machines, software platforms, and processes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Manufacturing-ERP-and-Industry-4.0-erp-mrp-manufacturing-mrpeasy.jpg\" alt=\"Manufacturing-ERP-and-Industry-4.0-erp-mrp-manufacturing-mrpeasy\" class=\"wp-image-1653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Manufacturing-ERP-and-Industry-4.0-erp-mrp-manufacturing-mrpeasy.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Manufacturing-ERP-and-Industry-4.0-erp-mrp-manufacturing-mrpeasy-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You&nbsp;can&nbsp;also&nbsp;listen&nbsp;to&nbsp;this&nbsp;article:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Manufacturing ERP and Industry 4.0\" height=\"122\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none;\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/media\/player\/4sxxq-aaaa86?from=pb6admin&amp;download=1&amp;version=1&amp;auto=0&amp;share=1&amp;download=1&amp;rtl=0&amp;fonts=Helvetica&amp;skin=1&amp;pfauth=&amp;btn-skin=103\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>While computer technology existed, it was often sourced by different management segments for their own use within their sphere of influence. As a result, data was not integrated, and elements of the systems could not \u201ctalk\u201d to one another. &nbsp;Any exchange of data between manufacturing and finance or purchasing and warehousing had to be interpreted, parsed and defined into the receiving department\u2019s process language. While technology had improved efficiency compared to previous decades, it still left a lot to be desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most effective way to drive continuous improvements using data and technology came through the arrival of ERP systems. ERP, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/enterprise-resource-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enterprise Resource Planning<\/a>, was developed to coordinate the flow of data and integrate it seamlessly between departments in all functional areas. It helped to un-silo data and developed a common database for use between all subsystems which benefitted decision-making in all areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As ERP systems have matured, they are now an integral part of manufacturing that has seen additional leaps in <g class=\"gr_ gr_7 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Grammar only-ins doubleReplace replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"7\" data-gr-id=\"7\">efficiency<\/g> of production as well as the operation of the entire business. They serve as master data and analytical systems for the entire enterprise. But just as ERP was once a new technology, so too has the arrival of Industry 4.0 triggered radical change within manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #343333;color:#343333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #343333;color:#343333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/manufacturing-erp-and-industry-4-0\/#Industry_40\" >Industry 4.0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/manufacturing-erp-and-industry-4-0\/#ERP_and_IoT_%E2%80%93_Friend_or_Foe\" >ERP and IoT \u2013 Friend or Foe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/manufacturing-erp-and-industry-4-0\/#Must_Haves\" >Must Haves<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industry_40\"><\/span>Industry 4.0<br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry 4.0 is also called the fourth industrial revolution.&nbsp;In this movement, IoT devices, often sold and serviced alongside analytical software that uses AI and machine learning, are retrofitted into manufacturing equipment or are built into new equipment.&nbsp;And as companies move to capture and analyze more and more data, this move for toward a smart, or connected, factory is having an impact throughout manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/manufacturing-industry-4-0-mrpeasy-erp-software.jpg\" alt=\"manufacturing-industry-4-0-mrpeasy-erp-software\" class=\"wp-image-1655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/manufacturing-industry-4-0-mrpeasy-erp-software.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/manufacturing-industry-4-0-mrpeasy-erp-software-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/manufacturing-industry-4-0-mrpeasy-erp-software-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Production<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 The use of IoT technology is allowing all equipment within a factory to be tied together under one dynamic base of data. Decision making for many operations can be automated and analysis can be performed at a rate faster than human intervention could duplicate. This includes machine operation, scheduling, staffing and work in process.<\/li><li><strong><em>Maintenance<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 IoT and Industry 4.0 allow for the creation of predictive maintenance programs. Predictive maintenance goes beyond the realm of preventive maintenance by not only detecting problems but scheduling corrections and repairs, managing inbound spare parts and recommending maintenance before failure can cause even longer production loss. Some corrections can even be made autonomously without having to rely on an operator or technician. Companies that have deployed IoT and use predictive maintenance have seen as high as 20% drop in maintenance cost and reductions in <g class=\"gr_ gr_13 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"13\" data-gr-id=\"13\">maintenance related<\/g> downtime.<\/li><li><strong><em>Supply Chain<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Whether managing raw materials shipments, ordering parts for maintenance autonomously, or managing inventory more accurately, IoT brings analytics to supply chain management. Companies that deploy can utilize a type of \u201cdigital JIT\u201d by utilizing the same data being gathered from production equipment to more accurately trace, track and consume materials at a more efficient and cost-effective rate.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The implications of Industry 4.0 for manufacturing are enormous. &nbsp;And it is estimated that by 2020 there will be over 30 billion connected devices in the world with almost 70% of those being utilized within business applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ERP_and_IoT_%E2%80%93_Friend_or_Foe\"><\/span>ERP and IoT \u2013 Friend or Foe?<br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the surface, it would be easy to assume that Industry 4.0 will somehow supplant ERP systems as tradition has always <g class=\"gr_ gr_5 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling multiReplace\" id=\"5\" data-gr-id=\"5\">favored<\/g> displacement of old technology with new.&nbsp;But a closer look reveals there are synergies pointing to the potential for a powerful partnership between the two. And in fact, Industry 4.0 may be more likely to increase proliferation of devices throughout manufacturing companies <em>because o<\/em>f the inherent capabilities of most ERP systems and because many ERP systems are already beginning to build IoT connectivity within their framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons that the two are more likely to work complimentary to one another than against:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Data Utilization<\/strong> \u2013 One of the issues facing IoT adoption today is that data is often siloed in traditional manufacturing between functional areas. The use of disconnected platforms and different metrics between departments reduces the amount of data collected and its effectiveness.&nbsp;However, companies using an ERP system have already \u201cun-siloed\u201d their data and have integrated that data into a single database programmed across the enterprise for managing all aspects of the operation. This is a natural match for the capabilities of IoT and having the groundwork already laid through <g class=\"gr_ gr_14 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Grammar only-ins replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"14\" data-gr-id=\"14\">use<\/g> of ERP reduces implementation time, learning and training curves and process adjustments.<\/li><li><strong><em>Data Interpretation<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Because most ERP systems are modular and flexible, they can serve as the infrastructure upon which data from IoT devices can be used and the installed devices themselves can be programmed to fit that modularity. This is particularly true for <g class=\"gr_ gr_13 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"13\" data-gr-id=\"13\">cloud based<\/g> a\u2019 la carte ERP systems where functionality is customizable by the user for their particular manufacturing reality. In this way, an ERP leverages the power of Industry 4.0 capabilities. &nbsp;And most modern ERP systems can help facilitate the interpretation of this vast amount of data through their inherent ability to be customized. One key benefit is that his linking of the two systems allows for decentralized decision making. &nbsp;Just as humans can\u2019t analyze data as quickly as AI and deep analytics, they cannot make the fast, \u201con-the-fly\u201d decisions that will optimize the system and increase efficiency.<\/li><li><strong><em>Security<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 One major concern impacting adoption speed of Industry 4.0 and IoT technology is the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturing.net\/article\/2018\/02\/iiot-and-erp-powerful-combination-fueled-data\" target=\"_blank\">security issues<\/a> surrounding IoT itself. Many IoT service providers do not have native security systems and companies adopting them must also source the security component to ensure its connected devices are safe. &nbsp;But most manufacturing companies using ERP systems already have a security system in place to manage the flow of data within the respective areas within the ERP system itself. Having integrated finance operations, product design, HR and CRM function where confidentiality and security are critical, they have already secured much of their data in key functional areas. It may require upgrading or enhancement. But because <g class=\"gr_ gr_30 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Grammar only-ins replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"30\" data-gr-id=\"30\">enterprise<\/g> has already adopted a singular database use and <g class=\"gr_ gr_31 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Grammar multiReplace\" id=\"31\" data-gr-id=\"31\">have<\/g> mapped the workflows for how the connections between the departments will work, there will already be a familiarity in what is needed for added security and where the system would need to be improved. &nbsp;And as new ERP systems come online and old one\u2019s upgrade, security can be built into the ERP system to facilitate IoT connectivity for those that don\u2019t already or offered as a marketing tool for ERP providers that do.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Must_Haves\"><\/span>Must Haves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the last few <g class=\"gr_ gr_6 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"6\" data-gr-id=\"6\">years<\/g> there has been an increase in the number of ERP systems available to manufacturers. Many of these new solutions providers offer a range of services and applications such as cloud-based availability and data management, customizability, continuous updates and more. They are more agile in their deployment and are ideal for small to <g class=\"gr_ gr_5 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"5\" data-gr-id=\"5\">medium sized<\/g> manufacturers who may not have the resources to pursue the more expensive larger providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For manufacturing companies looking to take advantage of the natural match between ERP and Industry 4.0 there are a few \u201cMust Haves\u201d for the ERP system chosen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It must be able to <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.financedigest.com\/is-your-erp-system-industry-4-0-compatible.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integrate fully<\/a> with connected devices and be completely interoperable between all connected equipment and the people operating them.<\/li><li>It must be flexible and modular, offering multiple iterations for deployment.<\/li><li>It must be data smart, allowing central data management in real-time.<\/li><li>It must be mobile to allow access to the data across tablets, phones and other devices.<\/li><li>It must be fast in processing the data and maintain that speed when scaling.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The increase in availability of more nimble ERP system s offers Industry 4.0 an opportunity to advance at a more rapid pace. &nbsp;And ERP systems provide higher productivity by consolidating business processes under one database. They also <strong>improve reporting and increase enterprise agility<\/strong> across all functional areas. And they allow sharper decision making with better insights into the data they provide while making their IT efforts simpler and easier to <g class=\"gr_ gr_8 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear Grammar only-ins doubleReplace replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"8\" data-gr-id=\"8\"><g class=\"gr_ gr_6 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del\" id=\"6\" data-gr-id=\"6\">manager<\/g><\/g>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry 4.0 is a natural fit with ERP because it either takes advantage of these elements within a company\u2019s infrastructure to reduce deployment time, training, and data and metric reconciliation between departments to reduce upfront programming needed. Or, it enhances the <g class=\"gr_ gr_17 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"17\" data-gr-id=\"17\">cross functional<\/g> capabilities already in place with an ERP to allow higher degrees of automation, autonomous decision making, intuitive and focused machine learning to ramp up the core ERPs capabilities to allow them to function more efficiently.&nbsp;If Industry 4.0 is to be the next data \u201csuperhighway\u201d, then ERP systems are the trailblazers that have cut the path through the forest and organized the infrastructure components upon which that highway will be built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our article about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/manufacturing-erp-systems\/\">Top Six Manufacturing ERP Systems for Small Manufacturers<\/a> to find out which solution would be best for your company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prior to the advent of modern ERP systems, small to medium manufacturing operations were conglomerations of disparate machines, software platforms, and processes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1653,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[94],"tags":[19,58,4],"class_list":["post-1651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips","tag-erp","tag-erp-system","tag-manufacturing-software"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Manufacturing ERP and Industry 4.0 - Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"For manufacturers, there are several ways how ERP and IoT can work together. 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