-- Best-in-Class are 40% more likely to have implemented forward and
backward traceability functionality available in their ERP solution
-- Best-in-Class are 39% more likely to achieve 100% compliance with
regulatory requirements through automated queries and reporting
-- Best-in-Class produce 400% more improvement in order cycle times than
Laggards through ERP implementation
"ERP provides the necessary infrastructure, along with the transactional
detail and system of record, which any manufacturer needs to run its
business. However, process manufacturers face some unique challenges and as
a result require specialized features and functions. These specialized
manufacturers are well advised to seek specialized solutions. Best-in-Class
process manufacturers demand more industry-specific functionality in
selecting ERP solutions, yet some features are more important than others.
Top performers universally reject ERP solutions that do not provide full
traceability, recipe formulation, actual costing, and Advanced Planning and
Scheduling (APS), but are willing to forego other features such as RFID
functionality, and may look to point solutions for promotion management,
compliance management or supplier collaboration, and other extensions,"
said Cindy Jutras, Vice President & Group Director, Aberdeen. "Even as ERP
solution providers continue to expand their breadth and depth of coverage
in process manufacturing, it is a rare ERP solution which satisfies every
requirement. As a result, many of them turn to partners to form ecosystems
to drive collaboration and innovation for specific vertical markets,
including the process related industries."
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