Syspro’ s Product Configurator is an example of the trend to fully mobile and user friendly ERP systems.
‘ consumer-friendly’ through the consumerization of ERP and an improvement in how users engage the software, as well as how they acquire the software. SYSPRO believes that increasing the adoption rate for ERP applications that will ultimately help make implementations successful, is driven in part by improving the overall user experience- users embrace applications that are friendly to use and more intuitive.
With all this in mind SYSPRO is investing resources in the following:
• Enhancing our Warehouse Management offering
• More agile what-if planning and improved quotation processes will allow SYSPRO customers to deal with the most discerning customers
• The facilitation of the move towards cloud computing and to improve how SYSPRO can be run over the Internet
• We have created a SYSPRO App Store that allows developers to publish their works, and for customers to browse and purchase these applications. This provides choice to the consumer who will be able to acquire and download applications that have been developed anywhere in the world. AI: What are some of the strategic differences in approach to regular automotive OEMs and those manufacturing specialty vehicles?
Duff: Regular automotive OEMs tend to operate in a maketo-order environment in which case the design phase has already been completed and customer requirements start with, and are specified in the sales order. The focus is then on ensuring an efficient order-to-invoice processing. Manufacturers of specialty vehicles operate largely in an engineer-to-order environment which will include an upfront design phase, and therefore the process starts with the design phase which is often done in collaboration with the customer. Therefore the use of SYSPRO’ s Product Configurator enables manufacturers of specialty vehicles to be responsive and to provide a fast personalized service to their customers.
AI: How do global automotive OEMs benefit from SYSPRO’ s ERP solutions? How do you customize SYSPRO’ s solutions to fit regional requirements?
Duff: Particularly for component and material suppliers of original equipment manufacturers( OEM) synchronizing supply
The design and assembly of specialist vehicles calls for the systems which allow for design changes during the manufacturing process.
with customer demand is a key requirement to prevent costly line stoppages in assembly plants. This involves not only automating order processing and other processes in the supply chain, but also executing production plans using LEAN principles. SYSPRO Blanket Sales Orders and Releases provides the tools to record contracts with OEM customers, as well as an accurate means of tracking and reconciling cumulative release quantities and converting them into sales order quantities. SYSPRO Blanket Sales Orders enable SYSPRO customers to easily update call-off schedules for their OEM clients, as well as reconcile the cumulative position against their OEM contracts.
Confirmed customer schedules, in turn, become an input for demand planning and ultimately, production and purchasing requirements linked to the relevant schedule requirement dates. SYSPRO’ s Requirements Planning and Factory Scheduling provide you with the tools to implement LEAN principles manage the replenishment process and ensure that you meet your OEM contract service levels.
Streamlined electronic collaboration with your OEM customers is facilitated through features such as Document Flow Manager, SYSPRO e. net solutions, EDI, Office Automation and Messaging, fax, email and various Business-to-Business import and export functions, thus reducing response time, margin for error and penalties associated with disruption to OEM production lines. With regards to our fit for regional requirements, SYSPRO has an enviable track record in the ERP market for providing our customers globally with the flexibility and customizability they need to deliver on the requirements in their markets. A good example of this is how our system has been able to integrate with eNaTIS( Electronic National Traffic Information System) in South Africa and enabled the capturing in the system of each vehicle’ s unique details like chassis number, engine number etc.
Finally with our App Store we have created an online marketplace in which the SYSPRO community can access purpose-built solutions from all over the world, therefore providing our community with far greater choice as well as the opportunity to see what other organizations are doing to extend the value of their SYSPRO systems. AI
Automotive Industries 33