MANUFACTURING

ERPNext for manufacturing

ERPNext for Manufacturing

Plan. Produce. Deliver — with complete visibility from raw materials to finished goods.

At ASCENSION Informatics, we implement and support ERPNext for Manufacturing to help factories of all sizes gain real‑time control over BOMs, MRP, production planning, shop-floor execution, quality, maintenance, and costing—without the heavy price tag of legacy ERPs. Our consultants bring 15+ years of software delivery experience across India and the Middle East, with a rapid, business‑first approach.

Why Manufacturers Choose ERPNext

    • End‑to‑end suite: BOM, Work Orders, MRP, Production Planning Tool, Subcontracting, Quality, Maintenance, Inventory, Sales, Purchase, Accounting, HR, and CRM in one system.
    • Real‑time shop floor: Live tracking of work orders, machine utilisation, and WIP.
    • True cost control: Landed costs, valuation rates, FIFO/Moving Average, and job costing.
    • Built‑in Quality: Incoming, in‑process, and final inspections with QC parameters and non‑conformance (NC) workflows.
    • Open & extensible: API-first, customizable DocTypes, server scripts, and integrations with machines, e‑commerce, and BI tools.
    • Lower TCO: Open-source core, flexible hosting options (cloud or on‑prem), and faster time to value.

Core Manufacturing Features We Implement

Bill of Materials

  • Multi‑level BOMs with alternate items and by‑products.
  • Versioning and engineering change control.
  • Costed BOMs factoring material, labour, and overheads.

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

  • Netting demand from Sales Orders, Forecasts, and Min‑Max levels.
  • Automated Purchase and Work Order proposals.
  • Capacity‑aware planning using Production Plan and Workstation calendars.

Work Orders & Routing

  • Operations, setup times, queue times, and workstation
  • Backflushing or real‑time material issue from specific bins/batches.
  • Barcode/QR enabled job cards for faster data.

Shop-Floor Control

  • Touch‑friendly Job Card screens for start/stop, reject, and
  • OEE snapshots with Availability, Performance, and Quality
  • Andon-style live boards for

Inventory, Batches & Serialisation

  • Multi‑warehouse with rack/bin
  • Batch/lot and serial number tracking with expiry
  • Landed Cost Vouchers for accurate item

Quality Management

  • QC templates by item/operation with tolerance
  • NC, CAPA, and deviation
  • COA/COC document

Maintenance

  • Preventive Maintenance Schedules (PMS) for machines and
  • Breakdown logging and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
  • Spare parts catalogue with min‑max

Costing & Finance

  • Work‑in‑Process (WIP) valuation and job
  • Overhead absorption by time, machine hour, or fixed
  • Integrated accounting, GST, and landed cost

Subcontracting (Outsourcing)

    • Send raw materials to vendors, track consumption, and value subcontracted
    • Rate contracts, quality checks on receipt, and vendor
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Compliance & Traceability

  • Work‑in‑Process (WIP) valuation and job
  • Overhead absorption by time, machine hour, or fixed
  • Integrated accounting, GST, and landed cost

Industry Fit

• Discrete: Fabrication, Assemblies, Electrical/Electronics, Furniture, Auto Components.
• Process: Food & Beverage, Ayurveda & Herbal, Chemicals, Paints.
• Make‑to‑Order (MTO), Make‑to‑Stock (MTS), Engineer‑to‑Order (ETO), Assemble‑to‑Order (ATO).

What You Get with ASCENSION Informatics

Rapid, ROI‑First Implementation

We prioritise the 20% of features that deliver 80% of your value in 8–12 weeks.

Manufacturing‑Savvy Team

Consultants who understand routings, costing, OEE, QC, and the realities of Indian manufacturing.

Clean Data, Clean Processes

We design master data standards, codification, and SOPs so your system stays healthy post‑go‑live.

Support that Scales

Hypercare after go‑live, SLA‑backed support, and a roadmap for Phase‑2 enhancements.

Typical Implementation Plan

    1. Discovery & Blueprint (1–2 weeks)
      Process mapping, gap analysis, KPIs, and a signed FSD.
    2. Foundation Setup (2–3 weeks)
      Company, warehouses, items, UoMs, BOMs, workstations, and routing.
    3. Planning & Execution (2–3 weeks)
      MRP rules, production plans, work orders, job cards, and WIP.
    4. Quality & Maintenance (1–2 weeks)
      QC templates, NC/CAPA, PMS, and breakdown flows.
    5. Finance & Costing (1–2 weeks)
      Valuation, landed costs, overhead absorption, and reporting.
    6. Training & Go‑Live (1 week)
      Role‑based training, UAT, data migration, and hypercare.

Key Dashboards & Reports We Deliver

      • Production Manager Overview (WIP, WO status, OEE trend)
      • Material Shortage & Purchase Suggestions
      • Rejection & Rework Analysis
      • Machine Utilisation & Downtime
      • Costed BOM vs Actual Consumption Variance
      • FG Cost & Margin by Batch/Lot

Integrations We Support

      • Hardware: Barcode/QR scanners, label printers, weighing
      • Software: E‑commerce (Shopify/Woo), Tally/Accounting exports, Power BI, IoT
      • Messaging: WhatsApp/SMS alerts for WO releases and

Results You Can Expect (Typical)

      • 15–25% faster throughput via better planning and constraint
      • 10–20% inventory reduction by MRP and min‑max
      • 30–50% less manual reporting with live
      • Improved first‑pass yield through embedded

Pricing & Engagement Models

      • Fixed‑scope implementation for standard MTS/MTO.
      • Milestone‑based ETO rollouts for engineering‑heavy
      • Monthly managed support with SLA and enhancement

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Q1. Can ERPNext handle multi‑level BOMs and alternates?
    Yes. We configure versioned, multi‑level BOMs with alternates and by‑products, plus cost roll‑ups.
  • Q2. How do you capture shop‑floor data?
    Through Job Cards on kiosks/tablets; barcode/QR scanning; or timed backflushing.
  • Q3. Can we track batches and serial numbers?
    Yes, with expiry, batch attributes, and serialised items.
  • Q4. Do you support subcontracting?
    Yes—issue RM to vendors, track consumption, value additions, and QC on receipt.
  • Q5. Cloud or on‑prem?
    Both. We advise based on scale, IT policy, and compliance.
  • Q6. What about Indian GST compliance?
    ERPNext supports GST invoicing, HSN/SAC, e‑way/e‑invoice integrations via partners, and returns exports.

Talk to a Manufacturing Consultant

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