Many manufacturers are facing higher material costs, longer or less predictable lead times, and challenges finding skilled workers.

For small and mid-sized operations, these issues can have a big impact. When costs go up or a supplier is late, there is not always room to absorb the difference. A job that looked profitable when it was quoted may not be as profitable by the time it is completed.

The key is having the information you need to make decisions before small problems become expensive ones.

If you are manually tracking information or using an outdated system, Manufacturing ERP for small businesses can streamline your entire operation. This provides better visibility into inventory, purchasing, production, and job costs so you can make informed decisions sooner.

Inventory Control and Job Costing

Manufacturers need enough material to keep production moving, but carrying too much inventory ties up cash. When costs are changing, it becomes even more important to know what you have on hand, what is already committed to jobs, and what you need to purchase.

Manufacturing software for small businesses can bring this information together so purchasing decisions are based on actual requirements instead of guesswork.

PBS™ Manufacturing provides in-depth business intelligence to help you make better decisions. With the right information, you can make more informed decisions about quoting, purchasing and production instead of finding out after the job is finished that the numbers did not work.

Keep Production Moving

When information is spread across spreadsheets or stored in employees’ heads, staff may not have access to real-time information.

A material shortage, overloaded work center or unexpected rush order can quickly affect the entire production schedule.

Effective manufacturing ERP software helps connect inventory, purchasing, work orders, bills of material and scheduling. When employees are working with the same information, it is easier to see what needs attention and respond before a delay becomes a missed delivery.

PBS™ Manufacturing gives management a better view of inventory, purchasing, production, costs and customer orders. Instead of relying on information from several different places, you have a more complete picture of your entire production process.

How PBS™ Can Help

PBS™ Manufacturing ERP is designed for small to mid-sized operations that want better control of their production.

It can help you:

• Track inventory and material requirements
• Manage purchasing
• Manage bills of material and work orders
• Track actual production against planned costs
• Streamline to increase throughput with fewer employees

The goal is to improve efficiency and give you better information so you can respond to challenges faster.

For shops operating in an environment where costs, supply and demand can change quickly, that visibility can make a real difference.

Learn how PBS™ Manufacturing software for small businesses can help improve visibility across your operation and keep production moving. Or contact Passport Software—we’re here to help.