Aptean Intuitive ERP provides repetitive, discrete manufacturers with visibility and streamlined operations across production, inventory, financial, quoting, and support processes, while Aptean Made2Manage ERP offers a solution for made-to-order and mixed-mode manufacturers, emphasizing shop floor efficiency and flexibility.
Intuitive ERP Key Features
- Support for Standard Business Cycles: Aligns with established manufacturing and accounting practices.
- Microsoft Technology Framework: Utilizes Microsoft technologies for development, ensuring compatibility and robustness.
- Customer-Centric Product Development: Involves user feedback, beta testing, and user group meetings for continuous improvement.
- Diverse Manufacturing Process Support: Suitable for various manufacturing methods including discrete, make-to-stock, and configure-to-order.
- Decision Management Tool (DMT): Tracks over 50 KPIs, providing insights into business performance.
- Executive Information System (EIS): Offers real-time updates and visual reporting on critical company data.
- OLAP Analytics: Advanced analytical tools for financial and operational data analysis.
- Ad Hoc Report Wizard: Enables custom report creation without needing in-depth technical knowledge.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Built-in CRM Tools: Automates and integrates various aspects of sales, marketing, and support.
- Relationship Management Module: Manages detailed information about customers, vendors, and business partners.
- Opportunity Management Module: Helps manage and strategize sales opportunities.
- Marketing Management Features: Streamlines and tracks marketing campaigns and their effectiveness.
E-Commerce and Extended Enterprise
- Customer Portal Module: Provides e-commerce capabilities, allowing customers to check activity status and order online.
- Sales Portal Module: Enables remote sales representatives to access critical business reports online.
- Multi-Language and Multi-Currency Support: Facilitates global business operations, accommodating diverse linguistic and financial needs.
Manufacturing and Inventory Management
- Advanced Planning and Scheduling: Includes features like dynamic MRP and a Planner’s Workbench for efficient production planning.
- Inventory Management System: Robust tools for managing finished goods, work-in-process, and raw materials.
- Shipping and Receiving Modules: Streamlines the shipment process and includes features for tracking and managing inventory movement.
Payroll/HR and Quality Management
- HR Module: Tracks employee information and manages benefits.
- Payroll Module: Processes payroll efficiently and is accessible via a web browser.
- Quality Management Tools: Includes inspection procedures and statistical process control for maintaining product quality.
Project Management and Financial Management
- Project Management Capabilities: Tracks all transactions related to specific projects.
- Financial Management Features: Offers sophisticated tools for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management.
Additional Capabilities
- Forecasting Tools: Provides capabilities for generating accurate business forecasts.
- AlertMessenger: A real-time communication system for workflow updates and automated interactions.
- Multi-Plant Operations Support: Manages operations across multiple locations effectively.
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