What is ERP for engineering?

Engineering companies face daily challenges in managing complex projects and processes. With the right ERP software, you can better organize your business, work more efficiently, and gain better control over costs. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) provides a complete overview of all operational processes within your engineering company. This leads to improved collaboration, faster decision-making, and higher profitability.

ERP software for engineering is a digital solution specifically designed to streamline the daily processes within an engineering company. It provides a centralized platform where all critical business data is accessible in real-time to all departments, including design, production, finance, and logistics.

Engineering companies often deal with complex designs, project management, scheduling, and calculations. A well-integrated ERP system ensures that all these elements are aligned. It simplifies communication between teams and provides insight into every project phase, from design to delivery, with the goal of achieving better results in less time.

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Benefits of ERP software for engineering

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ERP provides visibility into every step of your projects, enabling you to better manage budgets and reduce costs. You can prevent projects from spiraling out of control and always have a clear overview of your company's financial health.

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Optimized inventory and material management


ERP software helps manage your inventory and material planning. This is critical in engineering, where precise deliveries and stock management are essential to completing projects without delays.

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Real-time data and reporting


With ERP software, you have continuous access to up-to-date data, which is crucial for making quick and well-informed decisions. Thanks to real-time reporting, you’ll always be aware of the status of your projects and processes.

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More efficient communication between teams


ERP software connects all your departments, from design to production. This improves collaboration, reduces errors, and ensures smoother project execution. This digital common thread boosts efficiency and keeps your business on track.

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Improved project planning and management


With ERP software for engineering, you can better manage your projects from the start. You'll gain immediate insight into schedules, costs, and available resources, allowing you to make timely and smart decisions.

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For even deeper insight into your projects and processes, combine your ERP with 9A Advanced Manufacturing for Finance & Supply Chain Management or 9A Advanced Manufacturing for Business Central. Building on Microsoft's standard solution, you'll get real-time visibility into project progress, supply chain management, and the financial aspects of your projects.

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Dynamics 365 as an ERP solution for your engineering company

Dynamics 365 is a suite of various applications designed to support multiple aspects of your business, including finance, sales, marketing, operations, and more. These apps work seamlessly together to provide an ERP solution that goes beyond traditional systems.

By integrating all of these apps into one platform, Dynamics 365 provides a complete, real-time view of your business operations. This allows you to make quick and informed decisions, improve interdepartmental collaboration, and optimize workflows.

With Dynamics 365, you can also manage and enhance customer relationships. Using its various sales and marketing tools, you can reach potential customers and increase conversions. Additionally, the platform offers deep analytics and insights into customer behavior, allowing you to better meet their needs.

Operations applications like supply chain and warehouse management help streamline your processes to maximize efficiency. This leads to improved productivity and better cost control. Finance features provide valuable insight into your organization's financial health and help manage budgets and expenses effectively.

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Why choose 9altitudes as your ERP software partner?

9altitudes is a European digital partner that automates, optimizes, and continuously improves business processes end-to-end. We help manufacturing, supply chain, and service companies reach new heights by leveraging Microsoft, PTC, and Tulip software combined with our own industry-specific solutions.

With team members from 9 different countries, our team consists of 750 exceptionally talented experts. Our high-end consultants are relentless in their pursuit of innovation, dedicated to creating exceptional customer experiences and delivering impactful solutions.

Choosing an ERP solution tailored to your specific industry offers numerous advantages. A solid foundation is essential. At 9altitudes, we combine the best of both worlds: integrating proven platforms like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Business Central with industry best practices.

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Considering a new ERP solution?

In the competitive manufacturing landscape, where product complexity and customer expectations are rising, and product lifecycles are shortening, an integrated ERP solution is essential. This whitepaper offers in-depth insights to help you make the right ERP choice for your manufacturing business.

Contents of the whitepaper:

  1. Top 3 challenges of advanced manufacturing companies
  2. Navigating the mountain ranges of production
  3. Why your ERP solution shouldn't stand alone
  4. 5 benefits of an ERP solution focused on manufacturing
  5. The indispensable features of ERP software for manufacturers
  6. 9 steps to choose the ideal ERP partner

Pricing: What to expect for your business?

Our job is to simplify your journey to the summit, ensuring a smoother climb to new heights where you continuously feel safeguarded and in control. That's exactly why we've made it possible for you to obtain a high-level budget estimation already.

How? By completing this guiding questionnaire, we can estimate the project implementation investment and the monthly Microsoft license estimate, based on our experience in implementing many projects like the one you envision.

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