{"id":4296,"date":"2019-12-03T11:52:12","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T11:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/?p=4296"},"modified":"2021-01-15T13:18:29","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T13:18:29","slug":"how-to-choose-mrp-system-for-my-manufacturing-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-mrp-system-for-my-manufacturing-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose An MRP System For my Manufacturing Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In modern manufacturing, process efficiency is the key to profitability. Today\u2019s markets demand greater quantities and varieties of products (each delivered on time and on-trend) than ever before, without any compromise in quality. <\/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=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-to-choose-MRP-System-for-my-Manufacturing-Business.jpg\" alt=\"How-to-choose-MRP-System-for-my-Manufacturing-Business\" class=\"wp-image-4301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-to-choose-MRP-System-for-my-Manufacturing-Business.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/How-to-choose-MRP-System-for-my-Manufacturing-Business-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can also listen to this article:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Choose An MRP System For my Manufacturing Business\" height=\"122\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none;\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/media\/player\/m36sr-d4cf1e?from=pb6admin&#038;download=1&#038;version=1&#038;auto=0&#038;share=1&#038;download=1&#038;rtl=0&#038;fonts=Helvetica&#038;skin=1&#038;pfauth=&#038;btn-skin=103\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>The common desire to achieve these goals in an increasingly difficult commercial climate has led to a proliferation of MRP solutions. There are now affordable <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Manufacturing Resource Planning (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/material-requirements-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\">Manufacturing Resource Planning<\/a> systems (MRPs) available to meet the needs and budgets of different sized, volume manufacturers. <\/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\/how-to-choose-mrp-system-for-my-manufacturing-business\/#The_question_is_how_to_choose_the_right_MRP_system\" >The question is, how to choose the right MRP system?<\/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\/how-to-choose-mrp-system-for-my-manufacturing-business\/#What_kind_of_problems_can_you_solve\" >What kind of problems can you solve?<\/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\/how-to-choose-mrp-system-for-my-manufacturing-business\/#Think_of_your_priorities\" >Think of your priorities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-mrp-system-for-my-manufacturing-business\/#Price_deployment_type\" >Price &amp; deployment type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-mrp-system-for-my-manufacturing-business\/#Think_about_system_integration_features\" >Think about system integration features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-mrp-system-for-my-manufacturing-business\/#Think_how_long_it_takes_to_implement\" >Think how long it takes to implement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-mrp-system-for-my-manufacturing-business\/#Evaluate_the_competency_of_service_provider_online_tutorials\" >Evaluate the competency of service provider &amp; online tutorials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-mrp-system-for-my-manufacturing-business\/#Does_the_software_have_a_friendly_face\" >Does the software have a friendly face?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-mrp-system-for-my-manufacturing-business\/#Does_it_work_on_mobile_devices\" >Does it work on mobile devices?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-mrp-system-for-my-manufacturing-business\/#Is_reporting_easy\" >Is reporting easy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-mrp-system-for-my-manufacturing-business\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_question_is_how_to_choose_the_right_MRP_system\"><\/span>The question is, how to choose the right MRP system?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses start to think about their software processes when they cannot do otherwise. To avoid wasting even more time comparing apples to oranges. the key is to clearly understand and prioritize your business needs, and then use them as a yardstick to choose and evaluate the solution that best meets your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to understand very clearly what tasks they must solve. In this article, we will describe some primary parameters and capabilities of an <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"MRP system (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/mrp-system\/\" target=\"_blank\">MRP system<\/a>, and how you can use them to evaluate different platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_problems_can_you_solve\"><\/span>What kind of problems can you solve? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturing software is not a monolithic approach designed to address a single problem. Since there are a variety of problems that manufacturing software can be used to solve, all MRP tools do not include an identical set of capabilities, nor do they prioritize the capabilities they include in the same way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no effective software systems that ideally combine everything at once. Some large systems are trying to position themselves as universal systems, but in reality, they attempt to combine too many things, which then reduces the quality and flexibility of working with each individual task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_of_your_priorities\"><\/span>Think of your priorities <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best to choose your software based on the factors that are most important to your team. So, what is your main problem? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MRPeasy-stock-inventory-section.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MRPeasy-stock-inventory-section-1024x369.png\" alt=\"MRPeasy-stock-inventory-section\" class=\"wp-image-4297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MRPeasy-stock-inventory-section-1024x369.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MRPeasy-stock-inventory-section-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MRPeasy-stock-inventory-section-768x277.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Keeping track of your stock?<\/strong> Getting your inventory to optimal levels?&nbsp; Which materials need to be purchased? In these cases, you need software that\u2019s going to provide you with a live inventory control that guides you, so that you make your purchases when the time is best \u2013 when you will not have excess stock, and also, at a time when you will not run out of stock. Which means \u2013 no more delayed deliveries.<\/li><li><strong>Is planning your production a priority?<\/strong> When should each operation start? When will the production finish? Perhaps you require something to help to avoid your machinery or people being double-booked? If that\u2019s the case, you will need to find an MRP which will help you schedule your operational and human resources. <\/li><li><strong>Keeping track of your costs is your priority?<\/strong> How much the product will cost? In that case, you need an MRP system that can help you to make better pricing decisions that are based on real product margins.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this does not mean that the two sides of planning cannot be brought together in one all-around system. There are different sorts of planning which good MRP systems conduct at the same time: for example \u2013 material planning and operations planning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_deployment_type\"><\/span>Price &amp; deployment type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose between a cloud solution (SaaS) or an on-premises solution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any software today is divided into two types according to the type of license: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Saas (Software as a service) is \u201ccloud\u201d technologies in which the software product is located on the developer\u2019s servers. Most often, your data is also stored there. In this case, payment is made monthly in small amounts. At the same time, you receive constant maintenance and updates from the developer, help, server space, etc. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/li><li>On-premises refers to the purchase of a \u201cboxed\u201d solution (i.e. once you purchase a software product, you gain full access to it), but installing the program on computers, and buying and maintaining servers for storing data becomes your responsibility. Additionally, possible improvements are made either by you or \u2013 for a fee. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to calculate which of the software products will be more profitable, it is necessary to take into account not only the cost of the program but also the possible associated costs, among which, when choosing the on-premises solution, it is necessary to include the purchase or rental of servers, as well as the maintenance of equipment and the program (backup, checking the integrity of databases, etc.). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For these reasons, for many, the usual monthly payment of Saas solutions is often more attractive. However, the cases are different, and the decision does not always depend only on the price. Sometimes confidentiality, the ability to work without connecting to the internet, the cost of and the access to capital, the growth curve, the access to technical skillsets, security and reliability, or some other considerations are more important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, for small manufacturers, flexibility, speed of access, reduced training and a nimble and agile \u201cpay as you go\u201d service, such as a cloud-based ERP, may mean that more capital is available for the operation of the business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read more:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/cloud-based-erp-vs-on-premise-erp-for-small-manufacturing-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"> Cloud-based ERP vs. On-Premise ERP for Small Manufacturing Business<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_about_system_integration_features\"><\/span>Think about system integration features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrations are complex but sometimes important. It is often the case that different types of data within companies live within a silo, together with being inaccessible to colleagues in a different department or location. Today, thanks to the proliferation of the cloud and secure connections, a lot of information can be made available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most powerful tools can combine data from disparate sources, regardless of origin or format \u2014 on-premises or cloud-based, structured or unstructured. The bottom line is that you can establish collaboration and automatic data exchange between different systems that you already use and plan to use in the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_how_long_it_takes_to_implement\"><\/span>Think how long it takes to implement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever principles you are guided by when selecting a specific program, remember the most important thing: the time to implement the software should be strictly limited!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably want to get started as soon as possible. It\u2019s not a secret that traditional solutions take months to implement. No matter what system you choose, you must always plan all the stages of implementation and bring the process to the end. It is only in this case that your costs of automation will pay off and turn a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>INFOGRAPHIC: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/mistakes-implementing-erp-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Top 5 Mistakes When Implementing ERP Software<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evaluate_the_competency_of_service_provider_online_tutorials\"><\/span>Evaluate the competency of service provider &amp; online tutorials <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many MRPs are easy to implement. But no matter how hands-on you are, you might need a demo or a customer support team on hand. Any company willing to invest in software would want to evaluate the features before making a purchase. Usually, there are tutorials available to guide you through the process of how to install the software, what kind of graphical user interface the software has in terms of its speed, and also its privacy policy. So, remember to check the website of the company to view the tutorials they offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MRPeasy-resources.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MRPeasy-resources-1024x507.png\" alt=\"MRPeasy-resources\" class=\"wp-image-4299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MRPeasy-resources-1024x507.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MRPeasy-resources-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MRPeasy-resources-768x381.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MRPeasy-resources.png 1473w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_software_have_a_friendly_face\"><\/span>Does the software have a friendly face?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not underestimate the value of an easy-to-use and easy-to-install informative software. Your MRP should have a smooth and navigable surface, it should be easy to use and be understood by all users, the management, and the employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, all the different operational functions within a company should have a common platform that is updated in real-time \u2013 by the salesperson, the purchaser, the stock clerk, the production planner, the shop-floor worker, the engineer, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_it_work_on_mobile_devices\"><\/span>Does it work on mobile devices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any modern software product should work effectively, not only on stationary desktops but also on various mobile devices. The modern rhythm of conducting business requires it. Of course, in certain cases, this requirement is not mandatory, but it is better to have a mobile version ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_reporting_easy\"><\/span>Is reporting easy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ERP (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/enterprise-resource-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\">ERP<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/material-requirements-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"MRP (opens in a new tab)\">MRP<\/a> analytics tools have vastly improved process efficiencies and decision-making abilities. Self-service analytics should have a user-friendly interface that can support different user types. Even non-technical users must find it easy to use and be able to create and understand dashboards and reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span>Final thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies make a mistake by delaying the process of selecting an MRP almost to infinity. Of course, you want to choose the best one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, try to move from the problem to its solution, as no matter which product you choose from the list, it will be a valuable assistant to your business. Also, it is better to put a solution into practice, even if it is not perfect. Unfortunately, this is not always possible if we are discussing on-premises systems, but most cloud solutions offer a free demo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When testing the software, try to make a simplified emulation of your product\u2019s production process which covers the use of features that are crucial to your business. 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