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MRP software will be necessary to properly cost parts, unless the business is very small.

In a manufacturing plant the software is MRP (manufacturing resource package).  This runs the entire plant.  



It contains the information necessary for:

  • Materials Department
    computer
  • Shipping Department

  • Floor Reporting

  • Purchasing

  • Management

In the accounting area, information is used by:
  • Cost Accounting

  • Controller

  • Accounts Receivable

  • Accounts Payable

Software packages:

There are more than a few MRP packages out there for sale.  A very careful analysis of what the package is capable of and what your needs are must be done.

No package will ever give you every single thing you desire, but there is one that will come close.


Implementation:

Once the software is chosen, a long implementation time should begin.

Up-front planning time needs to happen with members from all departments.  This is to provide a seamless changeover and avoid a disastrous launch failure.

Plan and test everything prior to launching the new software.  There should be nothing left to chance.  

There are companies who rushed into implementation that have paid a fortune to developers and consultants to fix a bad situation.  Almost every problem can be avoided though, with proper planning.

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