The most recent indicators point to a resumption of growth in the sector. The news is great, because having a good income is the goal of any manager. At that moment, having a complete ERP makes the difference in adopting strategies that help optimize the production chain.
One of the solutions that you can implement in your industry to make the day-to-day life of the entire team easier is the implementation of a management system, with functionalities that go from the back office to the production plant.
To learn more about these manufacturing-oriented applications, we spoke with Marcelo Gramigna, Product Manager from TOTVS, who explains the main benefits of a software ERP for the industry. Keep reading!
Complete ERP in problem resolution
Among the obstacles encountered by manufacturing managers in Latin America, we can mention:
- Obtain competitive advantages;
- Adapt to new market demands,
- Modernize processes and optimize routines.
The arrival of the Industry 4.0 It represents a great turning point in these problems, which can still be viewed with a little concern.
«It What we notice is an insecurity on the part of industries in being pioneers in the application of new technologies, since the proof of ROI is more uncertain”, says Marcelo Gramigna.
Developed to solve the main bottlenecks faced in production, technological solutions offer multiple benefits for the industry. The goal is to make processes faster and less bureaucratic, allowing managers and their teams to become increasingly productive.
“TOTVS provides new technologies and applications to its clients and the market, which are fundamental for the digital transformation and growth of their businesses”, completes the TOTVS Product Manager.
Seamless installation
Even if your industry runs in uninterrupted mode i.e. 24 hours, you don’t have to worry. The solution implementation process does not compromise the production cycle, becoming one of the main advantages of ERP.
«First, there is a process of understanding and mapping the architecture of the solution to our client’s business”explains Marcelo. «Have a process of interviews with key people in the company to understand how the flows work. Then the documentation is delivered with all the steps, until reaching the implementation and training process.”, he adds.
Benefits of Complete ERP for Manufacturing
The management systems developed by TOTVS are capable of serving the most diverse sizes and specialties of companies and have the necessary robustness to serve the most varied markets.
Discover now the main advantages that ERP functionalities can offer your business!
Cost reduction
ERP applications are known for automating tasks, which already reduces operational costs. You can even manage equipment and inventory much more efficiently, avoiding unnecessary machine downtime or problems resulting from lack of raw materials or excess products in stock, problems that cause many financial problems.
«The Better profitability can be achieved at various points in the production chain. The deep use of ERP is essential for a complete vision of the operation and the management of this data is the key to success”, adds the TOTVS specialist. «The Proximity and good relationships with suppliers are other very relevant points for current and future business models.”.
Increased productivity
With a complete ERP system, your team will have more time to focus on activities that require human capital and strategic thinking. As a manager, you can also gain efficiency, since you will have more complete and secure data at hand, which will guide assertive decisions.
Alignment with legislation
Increasing productivity and income is essential for companies, but everything must comply with the main tax obligations with solutions that meet the deliveries required by local legislation.
In the billing module it is possible to access the main tools for issuing invoices, within the scheme required by the Treasury. Production data is also better organized, so the industry can meet obligations such as Sped Fiscal Block K.
Data security
Using a complete management system to manage your company’s main information is a safer action than managing it in spreadsheets or on paper, reducing the risk of losing relevant data. With automation, filling errors are also minimized.
If you choose the solution in cloud, you can adopt a complete online ERP, with an even greater information security structure, since there is a large investment, maintaining several layers of protection in the cloud, for all clients.
Production planning
The implementation of new technologies is an excellent way to organize the production process. In this scenario, you carry out planning and use ERP modules to manage the entire shop floor.
Specific functionalities are available, serving from the supply sector to production, and it is worth remembering that the management system can be customized according to your needs.
Discover other industry-oriented solutions
In addition to the best software on the market, you can also count on other complementary solutions, such as TOTVS Carol Platform, TOTVS artificial intelligence, tools business intelligence and analysis and IoT applications, to bring even more efficiency to your factory and insert it in the context of Industry 4.0.
“In terms of industrial automation, we deliver the Manufacturing Execution System solution, TOTVS MES, which automates the collection of production data, as well as other relevant information for the production process and floor operations, such as consumption, stops, quality inspections. and maintenance occurrences ”, explains Marcelo Gramigna.
“All This with production data and performance indicators presented in real time, in addition to alarms that activate support areas for rapid resolution of problems in the plant.”. Gramign Account
With so many fronts working in your favor, you will be able to more quickly identify the main problems and points of improvement, whether in the organization of shifts or in machinery, for example.
When choosing a complete management system for your company, choose a provider that really knows the needs of the industrial sector. TOTVS is a leader in Latin America and offers the best solutions on the market to more than 30,000 clients.
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