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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
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.
