Get Specific: Why Software Designed For Your Industry Works Best

When implementing a MRP system to handle enterprise resource planning your business faces a choice; an off-the-shelf package with a large market share, or a smaller solution designed specifically for your industry niche.

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When implementing a MRP system to handle enterprise resource planning your business faces a choice; an off-the-shelf package with a large market share, or a smaller solution designed specifically for your industry niche.

There are hundreds of ERP software platforms available, some of which command a significant share of the market. But how do you choose which is right for your business?

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The pitfalls of a popular packageFor many companies, the popularity of a particular package will make it an attractive choice for their own ERP system. However:

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A one-size-fits-all enterprise resource planning package by definition cuts corners to meet the basic needs of a range of industries

The pitfalls of a popular packageFor many companies, the popularity of a particular package will make it an attractive choice for their own ERP system. However:

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A one-size-fits-all enterprise resource planning package by definition cuts corners to meet the basic needs of a range of industries

There will be a lack of standard specific modules geared towards your particular industry

The pitfalls of a popular packageFor many companies, the popularity of a particular package will make it an attractive choice for their own ERP system. However:

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A one-size-fits-all enterprise resource planning package by definition cuts corners to meet the basic needs of a range of industries

There will be a lack of standard specific modules geared towards your particular industry

The ERP system will require customisation at additional cost to be adapted to meet your specific needs; not just delaying implementation, but creating issues over a lifetime of use

The pitfalls of a popular packageFor many companies, the popularity of a particular package will make it an attractive choice for their own ERP system. However:

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How a specific manufacturing software solution could be a better fitWith this in mind, a niche product specialised to your industry could be a better match:

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How a specific manufacturing software solution could be a better fitWith this in mind, a niche product specialised to your industry could be a better match:

Industry-specific functionality can be added and removed as required, often using “standard” modules for faster deployment and minimal additional cost

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How a specific manufacturing software solution could be a better fitWith this in mind, a niche product specialised to your industry could be a better match:

Industry-specific functionality can be added and removed as required, often using “standard” modules for faster deployment and minimal additional cost

ERP systems designed for your industry have already benefited from years of problem-solving by peers in your industry - meaning many of the issues you face will already be catered for by the software

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How a specific manufacturing software solution could be a better fitWith this in mind, a niche product specialised to your industry could be a better match:

Industry-specific functionality can be added and removed as required, often using “standard” modules for faster deployment and minimal additional cost

New developments and customisations should also be quicker and easier to create and deploy. After all, the vendor is very interested in improving the system for your industry because that is what they design it for

ERP systems designed for your industry have already benefited from years of problem-solving by peers in your industry - meaning many of the issues you face will already be catered for by the software

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Secondary benefits of industry-specific ERP softwareBut wait, there’s more!

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Secondary benefits of industry-specific ERP softwareBut wait, there’s more!

A best-of-breed MRP system is a “no compromise” solution designed specifically for your industry and to address common business pains

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Secondary benefits of industry-specific ERP softwareBut wait, there’s more!

A best-of-breed MRP system is a “no compromise” solution designed specifically for your industry and to address common business pains

The ERP software fits your business processes, rather than expecting changes to be made to fit its rigid workflows

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Secondary benefits of industry-specific ERP softwareBut wait, there’s more!

A best-of-breed MRP system is a “no compromise” solution designed specifically for your industry and to address common business pains

The ERP software fits your business processes, rather than expecting changes to be made to fit its rigid workflows

The functionality which makes the ERP software specific to your niche will also offer you an advantage over your competitors forced to work within the constraints of their generic system

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22% of manufacturers use

industry-specific MRP systems, giving those businesses a significant advantage over

their competitors.

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