Every operational change should propel your business forward. Whether that\u2019s shorter production timelines, less waste, more productivity, smoother operation \u2013 or all of the above.<\/p>\n
When manufacturers consider implementing Jobman, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for the cabinetmaking industry<\/a>, they always ask how it will give them an edge over the competition. It\u2019s a smart question.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s look at the 4 ways an ERP system provides a competitive edge in a rapidly maturing market.<\/p>\n Real-time data is arguably management\u2019s most valuable tool. If your business is still making strategic decisions based on gut feeling, it\u2019s time to consider how an ERP can better inform decision-makers.<\/p>\n ERPs help you understand your customers better. A clever Customer From supplier quotes to inventory management<\/a>, job tracking and timesheet tools, an ERP provides up-to-date data for every part of your operation.<\/p>\n With Jobman, you can access all this data from a web browser anywhere and make strategic decisions more confidently.<\/p>\n The market is more competitive than ever. Last year\u2019s National Joinery Industry Report<\/a> noted the spiking popularity of flat pack cabinets, driven by the ease of online ordering.<\/p>\n But in the same report, 73.7% of consumers said quality is the most important factor, over cost (16.7%) and production speed (9.6%).<\/p>\n How do you optimise your business to meet this new wave of digital demand?<\/p>\n ERP systems enable you to follow a Lean approach. Data from every layer of your business comes together in a digestible digital format, so you can spot opportunities to eliminate waste and add value<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cutting waste and investing in value-add opportunities is the way to stay competitive while other companies bury their heads in the sand.<\/p>\n It\u2019s hard to predict where the manufacturing industry will go next. Industry 4.0 is already here in many ways, with automation used across the entire value chain.<\/p>\n So how do you ensure your business remains agile in the face of constant change?<\/p>\n An ERP system enables this agility to help you prepare for what\u2019s coming. By freeing up resources across the business<\/a>, you can test new processes, invest in growth opportunities, and reduce labour costs.<\/p>\n They say, \u201cmany hands make light work\u201d. Anyone who has worked in cabinetmaking, from the shop floor to payroll to driving the delivery vehicle, knows it\u2019s true.<\/p>\n Removing siloes is only possible when everyone is on the same page. An ERP system brings the company together by centralising data and linking disparate systems together:<\/p>\n Jobman is an ERP solution designed for the cabinetmaking and manufacturing industry. The flexible system integrates with your entire operation to help you manage the entire manufacturing lifecycle.<\/p>\n See how our customers are using Jobman to get an edge over the competition<\/a>.<\/p>\n1. Make better decisions with accurate data<\/h2>\n
Comprehensive customer data<\/h3>\n
\nRelationship Management (CRM) module<\/a> allows you to identify pain points,
\nupsell and cross-sell, anticipate service needs and develop mutually beneficial
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3. Prepare for anything<\/h2>\n
What it means for manufacturers to be agile<\/h3>\n
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4. Breaking down siloes at work<\/h2>\n
How an ERP helps manufacturing businesses from the inside<\/h3>\n
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How Jobman gives you a competitive advantage<\/h2>\n