{"id":970,"date":"2018-02-06T11:17:12","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T11:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/?p=970"},"modified":"2022-12-21T11:10:35","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T11:10:35","slug":"choose-mrp-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/choose-mrp-program\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Look for When Choosing an MRP Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-980\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Fotolia_49652353_XS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Fotolia_49652353_XS.jpg 424w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Fotolia_49652353_XS-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><figcaption>Team discussing manufacturing plans<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re a small to mid-size manufacturing business hoping to reduce your costs and work more efficiently. You already recognize the advantages that a Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP program) could provide for your company but, like many smaller operations, your budget doesn\u2019t allow for large upfront costs. And you\u2019re not really sure what to look for in a system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Does that mean you\u2019re out of luck? Not at all! With a bit of planning and research, you can have a system in your shop that can rival those of the world\u2019s largest corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So get ready to do some shopping. You\u2019ll be surprised at how easy it can be when you know what to look for. Here are a few crucial things to keep in mind:<\/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\/choose-mrp-program\/#Find_a_portable_cloud-based_program_thats_easy_to_use\" >Find a portable cloud-based program that\u2019s easy to use<\/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\/choose-mrp-program\/#It_all_starts_with_sales_and_order_management\" >It all starts with sales and order management<\/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\/choose-mrp-program\/#Inventory_control_should_be_a_money-saving_feature\" >Inventory control should be a money-saving feature<\/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\/choose-mrp-program\/#Production_planning_means_never_overbooking_your_plant_again\" >Production planning means never overbooking your plant again<\/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\/choose-mrp-program\/#Procurement_should_be_on_auto-pilot\" >Procurement should be on auto-pilot<\/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\/choose-mrp-program\/#Make_sure_your_MRP_program_has_seamless_integration\" >Make sure your MRP program has seamless integration<\/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\/choose-mrp-program\/#Financials_are_gathered_from_throughout_the_system\" >Financials are gathered from throughout the system<\/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\/choose-mrp-program\/#No_need_for_you_to_compromise\" >No need for you to compromise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_a_portable_cloud-based_program_thats_easy_to_use\"><\/span>Find a portable cloud-based program that\u2019s easy to use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about those who will use this powerful tool you\u2019re purchasing&#8211;practically everyone in the organization! So, it needs to be accessible, even to your sales staff when they visit their customers to give them scheduling updates or review production changes with them. A cloud-based system with plenty of access points fills the bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don\u2019t forget, not everyone who will be using this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MRP program<\/a> is an IT specialist. As a matter of fact, many of the manufacturing workers on the shop floor probably don\u2019t have much tech know-how at all. So, it needs to be easy to learn and use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, make sure you\u2019re purchasing your system from someone who offers comprehensive training and support. An MRP system that brings enormous value to your company should be easy to use, but it\u2019s by no means simplistic. Your software vendor should be a partner who is there to assist you until you\u2019re comfortable and familiar with your purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_all_starts_with_sales_and_order_management\"><\/span>It all starts with sales and order management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can give your sales force a decided advantage over the competition when you equip them with a cloud-based MRP program. It all begins with giving the customer an accurate estimate of price and delivery. With instant access to the most recent material price lists and lead times, along with workstation and workforce capacity information in real time, they will never again be making promises on a hope and a prayer but rather on solid, accurate information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the job is in production, there\u2019s never a need for your salespeople to check with the production manager so they can give your customers an update. Everyone on the salesforce has that information at the click of a button. And they can even bring their customers up to date while visiting their office, thanks to the portability of the cloud-based system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A top-tier system will also manage your customer contacts, provide customer and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/manufacturing-crm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">manufacturing sales<\/a> reports, and do invoicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inventory_control_should_be_a_money-saving_feature\"><\/span>Inventory control should be a money-saving feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With all the moving parts in a quality MRP system, it\u2019s difficult to point to one feature as the most important. But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/inventory-control-in-manufacturing-easy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">inventory control<\/a>, which is directly responsible for saving your organization money, is near the top. Because you always have a clear picture of customer demand with MRP, you don\u2019t waste space and money with excess inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how much you have (in real time), where it\u2019s located, how much is already booked, and when more is expected to come in, enables you to fulfill orders and eliminate backorders\u2014a big plus for customer service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, before buying any solution, confirm that it has these critical inventory management features at a minimum:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Low inventory alerts<\/li><li>Multiple locations of one part<\/li><li>Lot label printing<\/li><li>Stock planning<\/li><li>Live inventory adjustments<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Production_planning_means_never_overbooking_your_plant_again\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/production-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Production planning (opens in a new tab)\">Production planning<\/a> means never overbooking your plant again<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember those times you accepted work when it appeared you had the capacity to handle it? Can you also recall the panic you felt when you realized that two long-running operations needed to be completed on the same machine at the same time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MRP system enables you to schedule operations through the shop without the worry of double-booking workers or workstations. Materials will be available, and the software will automatically notify your purchasing department. Workers on the shop floor will have clear instructions on which operations must be completed and in what order. All of this happens from the kiosk, which means there are no more misplaced routing sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most of today\u2019s manufacturing software will help your company plan work through the shop, make sure the MRP system you buy also includes worker skillset mapping, click-and-drag rescheduling, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/manufacturing-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">manufacturing cost tracking<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procurement_should_be_on_auto-pilot\"><\/span>Procurement should be on auto-pilot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your MRP program should know what needs to be procured. Based on demand from sales and production coupled with low-inventory alerts, the software should display purchase requirements. Make sure you purchase a system that automatically creates purchase orders from that information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best systems on the market will track your orders and make purchasing suggestions. Having all the vendor information in one location&#8211;current pricing, terms, and lead times&#8211;simplifies what was formerly a cumbersome process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for systems that also have material forecasting and partial delivery tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_sure_your_MRP_program_has_seamless_integration\"><\/span>Make sure your MRP program has seamless integration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Integration with accounting software such as <a href=\"https:\/\/quickbooks.intuit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QuickBooks Online<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xero.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xero<\/a> is critical to saving you the extra work of double entry. Your new system should also assimilate with popular e-commerce platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/magento.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magento<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopify<\/a>, along with Customer Relationship Management software like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pipedrive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pipedrive CRM<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And your MRP program should include Application Programming Interface (API) for custom integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financials_are_gathered_from_throughout_the_system\"><\/span>Financials are gathered from throughout the system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the CRM\u2019s biggest advantages will be felt on the shop floor, much of the financial information will gather on the top floor. Cost-profit information and cost-of-goods-sold reports are automatically calculated from shop-floor reports and are available to management, as always, in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_need_for_you_to_compromise\"><\/span>No need for you to compromise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can have all the features listed here without breaking the bank. MRP program are not only affordable, but they will transform your small manufacturing business into a smooth-running engine. The sooner you bring one on board, the sooner you can reap the benefits!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re a small to mid-size manufacturing business hoping to reduce your costs and work more efficiently. 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