7. This is the important aspect of CSRP. Synchronizing an organization’s customer and customer-centric departments with its resource planning and execution provides the ability to achieve long-term competitive differentiation. It allows manufacturers to move beyond how to manufacture, to understanding what products to make, what services to offer and how to provide customized product offerings. CSRP integrates this critical customer information directly into the manufacturer’s planning and delivery process, shifting focus of the enterprise from production planning to customer planning. Submitted by PRAVIN KUMAR
8. - Today with the proliferation of PCs, manufacturers can quickly and cost effectively introduced new technologies and applications to satisfy broad based needs. - The next step is to open systems and latest technologies to integrate and combine departmental information so that the development of strategy initiatives like CSRP is actionable, repeatable and affordable. Submitted by PRAVIN KUMAR
9. Once the organization has optimized operations, integrated the customer, implemented an open technology architecture and refocused on customer driven operations, a virtual organization exists. Submitted by PRAVIN KUMAR
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11. Manufacturing ERP captures a large percentage of ERP marketplace. All Major ERP vendors (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft and PeopleSoft) offer ERP solutions for manufacturing industry by expanding production planning and inventory control modules of their ERP software systems. Small vendors targeting manufacturing niche market, such as Epic or, ShopTech and Encompix, offer Manufacturing ERP Software for Make-to-Order and Mixed-Mode Manufacturing companies. Their out-of-the-box solutions support built-in workflow processes that enable manufacturers to manage the entire order cycle and manufacturing cycle. Large organizations prefer ERP from major ERP vendors and invest significantly in customization. Small to medium-sized manufacturing companies can benefit from niche vendors for competitive pricing and special features if the products from niche vendors meet their needs. Submitted by PRAVIN KUMAR
12. Many ERP vendors and ERP consulting firms have accumulated vast knowledge of implementing manufacturing ERP software. Implementation of manufacturing ERP system involves less customization as the packaged software is designed for the particular industry. Manufacturing workflow has been built into the software systems. The chance of successful implementation in manufacturing industry is higher than in other industries. The integration with legacy applications remains a challenge for both vendors and buyers of manufacturing ERP software. Submitted by PRAVIN KUMAR
16. Sales and Distribution Management This Module comprises of Contact Management and Sales Order Processing Management. It is an integrated solution comprising of marketing and sales activities. Organization can act immediately to improve sales, service and marketing effectiveness by using this Module. Eresource Sales Management module is all about retaining customers, improving customer loyalty and gaining customer insight Submitted by PRAVIN KUMAR