{"id":2069,"date":"2022-07-24T18:35:01","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T10:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobman.com\/?p=2069"},"modified":"2022-10-03T21:56:53","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T13:56:53","slug":"erp-for-mixed-mode-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobman.com\/au\/articles\/erp-for-mixed-mode-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"ERP for Mixed-Mode Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mixed-mode manufacturing is on the rise as manufacturers face mounting pressure to deliver higher levels of customisation at competitive prices<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To manage the complexities of mixed-mode operations<\/a>, manufacturers need a flexible, fit-for-purpose ERP solution that centralises production data and provides actionable insight.<\/p>\n

But let\u2019s pause for just a moment.<\/p>\n

What is mixed-mode manufacturing, and why is it such a complex puzzle for Australian manufacturers?<\/p>\n

There are two types of manufacturers<\/h2>\n

Generally speaking, manufacturing operations follow one of two models:<\/p>\n

1. Discrete manufacturing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Products are comprised of parts, pieces and materials that can be counted in a bill of materials (BOM).<\/p>\n

Discrete manufacturing is linear, resulting in end products that can be broken down into individual parts.<\/p>\n

Cars, computers, furniture and aeroplanes are some of the best representations of discrete manufacturing.<\/p>\n

They are all made of nuts, bolts, wires and other components listed on a BOM or multi-level BOMs.<\/p>\n

2. Process manufacturing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Process manufacturing uses a formula or recipe to create products that can\u2019t be broken down into individual parts.<\/p>\n

Food, pharmaceuticals, cleaning products, metals, cosmetics and plastics are all examples of process manufacturing.<\/p>\n

They blend ingredients in a batch that can\u2019t be disassembled after the fact.<\/p>\n

Mixed-mode manufacturing<\/h2>\n

Any manufacturer who combines discrete and process manufacturing under one roof qualifies as a \u201cmixed-mode\u201d manufacturer.<\/p>\n

For example, a manufacturer who blends metals to create an alloy used to build a product downstream implements process manufacturing followed by discrete manufacturing.<\/p>\n

Mixed-mode manufacturing presents a slew of logistical challenges for rigid business management software.<\/p>\n

Inventory control<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Discrete manufacturing relies on \u2018picking\u2019 items from a shelf according to a clear BOM, whereas process manufacturing has a more complex ratio-based inventory control requirement.<\/p>\n

Production tracking<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Everything from quality control<\/a> to process flow<\/a> and cost analysis<\/a> to yield<\/a> differs between discrete and process manufacturing.<\/p>\n

Therefore, business systems that measure and interpret the inputs and outputs of each production stage do so differently.<\/p>\n

Bridging two siloed systems in a mixed-mode operation quickly becomes a matter for a master interpreter rather than a production manager.<\/p>\n

Traceability<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tracking and substituting faulty parts and hazardous components is more straightforward in discrete manufacturing.<\/p>\n

The BOM enables manufacturers to halt operations and substitute one component for another.<\/p>\n

But in process manufacturing, the traceability issue spans the entire supply chain<\/a>, forcing manufacturers to keep accurate records of which ingredients from what suppliers ended up in the end product.<\/p>\n

How a flexible cloud-based ERP enables mixed-mode manufacturing<\/h2>\n

Flexibility is the basis for solving these logistical challenges to allow manufacturers to boost productivity.<\/p>\n

With a flexible, modular ERP system, production managers can switch between production methods as process-manufactured products enter the discrete production line.<\/p>\n

It all comes down to the core business problem that manufacturing ERPs like Jobman focus on: centralising and simplifying operational data for complete end-to-end transparency.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to remember that every mixed-mode manufacturer is unique.<\/p>\n

So while a traditional ERP designed for a particular manufacturing model will solve specific challenges, a cloud-based manufacturing ERP<\/a> like Jobman provides agility at scale.<\/p>\n

Schedule a free demonstration<\/a> to determine whether Jobman can solve your business challenges and unlock productivity.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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