ERP for manufacturing & production

Unified processes and end-to-end visibility with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Due to undigitized or only partially digitized manufacturing and production steps, there is a lack of transparency and efficient planning and a sustainable increase in quality is difficult to implement.
Short-term changes in the availability of raw materials lead to high manual efforts without integrated procurement and production planning.
The demands of customers and suppliers for optimization of cooperation with automated processing are growing. Due to a lack of integration options, disadvantages arise compared to competitors

These are just some of the challenges that have occupied our customers in the past. The ERP solution Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for manufacturing and production companies offers the consistency required for the core processes of production companies.

Integrated graphical planning board

Graphical planning of production with capacity planning, alternative workstations and material availability with drag & drop function.

Ensuring quality

Comprehensive quality control with inspection plans, criteria, and rules for compliance with quality specifications up to integrated supplier evaluation.

Digitalization of workplaces

Intuitive and optimized user interface for using the ERP solution directly at the workplace for paperless work.

Mobile production data acquisition

Recording and reporting of operating data on the digital production order via tablet, terminal, or barcode device.

End-to-end planning support

Make informed decisions thanks to seamless procurement and production planning.

Modern technology platform

For seamless business processes: Integration of CAD information, the connection of peripheral systems such as LIMS, EDI interfaces to suppliers and customers, and IoT machine data.

One system for all your activities

Production | Manufacturing

Efficient production processes

Production | Manufacturing

Flexible control for in-house, third-party, contract, and warehouse production or purchasing
Single and multi-level production orders
Work plans with detailed instructions
Digital processing of production orders
Graphical planning board: Visual support of production planning and control (capacities employees, workstations, machines/plants, and groups)
Production processing with internal and external production
Traceability Production steps
PDA Acquisition
Capacity: Resource management incl. graphical planning board
Integration of CAD systems

Process Manufacturing

Built-in planning, managing, and distributing capabilities in process manufacturing

Process Manufacturing

Manufacturing master data with multi-level production
Recipe management & work instructions, order control
Planning: Production planning and control
Production processing with internal and external production
PDA Acquisition
Capacity: Resource management incl. graphical planning board
Integration of weighing systems

Assembly

Manage assembly operations & sales requirements connect to respective warehouse activities

Assembly

Parts lists and operation plans
Assembly order/work instructions/assembly

Quality assurance

Fully integrated quality control

Quality assurance

Article tracking
Batch management (BBD)
Handling of test plans with definable test rules and criteria
Continuous quality control of all production steps as well as incoming and outgoing goods inspection
Certificates as well as internal and external audit protocol
Blocking of «batches» / Management of restricted warehouses
Supplier assessment
Customer Notification
Article analyses, logbook of faults, and product changes
Incl. gauge management

Articles / Warehouse / Logistics

Automated warehouse and logistics processes

Articles / Warehouse / Logistics

Article Cockpit Article master data: properties, characteristics, contents, values, attributes
Multi-level warehouse logistics for your incoming and outgoing goods processes
Product characteristics, origin, labeling
Pre- and post-costing
Logistics management, forwarding, batch management
Warehouse management: Various warehouses, storage bins, storage compartments, external and consignment warehouses
FEFO, FIFO
Illustration of different storage zones (restricted camp, quarantine)
Variable quantities (bulk units)
Picking incl. barcode support / SSCC labeling as well as customer-specific labeling
Mobile Data Capture
Complete batch and serial number tracking

Job processing

Flexibility, clarity, and, above all, a quick entry into the field

Job processing

Order processing incl. quick telephone entry
Info board about availability, readiness for delivery, backlogs
Article, (customer) group, invoice discounts as well as planning of promotions inc. Flexible price management
Sales planning/framework agreements
Processing of domestic and export transactions, customs
Document approval workflows
Document

CRM / Sales

Contact management: customer and supplier cockpit with 360° incl. activities

CRM / Sales

Offer management and notifications (opportunity management)
Integrated sales representatives Connection
Overview of inquiries and opportunities
Capturing Notes – Depositing Files
Capture and monitor tasks and phone calls
Deposit of visit reports
Address reconciliation with Swiss Post (permanent address maintenance)
360-degree view of the customer, order, and offer history
Inventory by key date or rolling

Finance / Salary

Powerful financial management

Finance / Salary

Financial Accounting & VAT
Payroll Accounting / HR
Cost accounting, dimensions
Accounts payable and accounts receivable incl. calculation of cash flow
Internationality - Multilingualism
Consolidation
Assets accounting
Unlimited tenants and currencies
IC: Intercompany Billing

Reporting

Reliable data in real time

Reporting

Integrated report designer, account schema, report export to Excel, transaction data export with update option (e.g. offers) to Excel
Business queries directly from Excel with data refresh
Connection to the MIS solution Microsoft PowerBI (Business Performance Dashboard)
Report Scheduling: Report Execution at Time with Role Assignment

Adele Lüdi

CEO
Lüdi Swiss AG

„We were convinced by the professional implementation: empathy and consulting expertise from a single source. We were able to always rely on our partner, whose project members showed a lot of commitment and solution competence. In this way, we have successfully mastered even hectic project phases.“

How else can you benefit from our solution?

Uniform database
Thanks to centrally stored data, employees have access to all relevant data in real-time.
Device-independent access
The solution can be used on any device and makes mobile work possible throughout the company.
A high degree of standardization
Extensive basic functions form the core and are rounded off by industry-specific processes.
Rapid deployment
The solution can be operated locally or in the cloud and is quickly ready for use and flexibly scalable.
Intuitive operation
The uniform user interface leads to short training periods and high acceptance among employees.
Internationally available
Available in 25 languages and over 91 localized versions, rapid growth is possible worldwide

Want to know how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can support your business

Get in touch and learn how we can transform your business processes with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Why Aproda AG

Since 1983, we have been accompanying SMEs on their way to digitalization by transforming our customers' business processes into state-of-the-art software and system solutions. When it comes to implementing the entire IT of SMEs on time and on budget, we are among the best in Switzerland.

Business & technical consulting
Professional competence of our employees
Commitment & experience
Quality & availability of our support

600

Customers

150

Employees

years of experience

Your contact with us

Patrick Glauser | Head of Sales, Member of the Executive Board

Then I will be very happy to advise you personally. Give me a call: 058 200 14 14 or book a consultation with me directly. I look forward to hearing from you!