ERP is one remedy to growing pains

Posted on 7 Mar 2011 by The Manufacturer

Post-recession manufacturing demands agile, responsive and highly efficient businesses. John Stephens discusses with Craig Such of Access the scenarios where ERP systems have pulled companies through the downturn, helping to fix some growth pains including varying order profiles and retaining full-time staff to help with IT system implementation.

The future for UK manufacturers is looking bright. Optimism reigns in all quarters, with official figures and closely-watched surveys endorsing the positive impression that economic rebalancing is now happening. Bulging order books bring a new set of challenges to manufacturers; how to deliver this business without the luxury of pre-recession resources. For some, the recession…

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