ERP Strategy
OEM Supplier ERP: The Multi-Site Scheduling Blueprint
Learn how OEM suppliers can solve multi-site scheduling challenges with modern ERP. Gain visibility, coordinate production, and optimize delivery across plants.
Key Takeaways
- Over 65% of OEM suppliers now run production across two or more facilities
- The real scheduling problem is visibility, not capacity
- Legacy ERP systems treat each plant as a silo, preventing coordination
- Modern ERP provides a single scheduling engine across all plants
- Multi-site scheduling is now a competitive requirement for OEM suppliers
What You'll Learn
This comprehensive guide covers everything manufacturers need to know about oem supplier erp: the multi-site scheduling blueprint. Continue reading for detailed insights, practical strategies, and actionable recommendations from industry experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is multi-site scheduling in manufacturing ERP?
Multi-site scheduling is the ability to coordinate and optimize production schedules across multiple manufacturing facilities from a single system. Rather than each plant scheduling independently, the ERP understands capacity, constraints, and material flows across all locations to make better allocation decisions.
Why do legacy ERP systems struggle with multi-site operations?
Legacy ERP systems were typically designed for single-plant operations with static scheduling logic. As companies added plants, these systems were often extended with workarounds and manual processes that create visibility gaps and prevent real-time coordination across sites.
How does multi-site scheduling improve on-time delivery?
Multi-site scheduling improves on-time delivery by enabling planners to see constraints and capacity across all plants simultaneously, reroute work dynamically when disruptions occur, and make proactive decisions rather than reactive adjustments.
Can ERP handle different processes at different plants?
Yes. Modern manufacturing ERP platforms like PowerShop ERP can manage different processes, such as stamping, machining, and assembly, across different facilities while still coordinating material flows and schedules as a unified operation.
What ROI can OEM suppliers expect from better scheduling?
OEM suppliers typically see improvements in on-time delivery, reductions in expediting and premium freight costs, better inventory turns, and increased plant utilization.
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