ERPNext for Manufacturing

Plan, produce, and deliver with precision — manage your entire manufacturing operation through one integrated ERP platform.

At ASCEND Informatics, we implement ERPNext for Manufacturing companies to unify production planning, inventory, procurement, quality, and finance. Whether you’re a discrete, process, or make-to-order manufacturer, ERPNext provides the tools to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and boost profitability.

Why Manufacturers Choose ERPNext

• End-to-end manufacturing visibility from raw material to finished goods.
• Integrated BOMs, routings, work orders, and job cards.
• Real-time production cost tracking with variance reports.
• Inventory and procurement automation with reorder control.
• Seamless integration with accounting, HR, and sales modules.
• Customizable dashboards for production, quality, and maintenance KPIs.

Core Manufacturing Features We Implement

1) Bill of Materials (BOM) Management

• Multi-level BOMs with subassemblies and alternate items.
• Track raw materials, semi-finished, and by-products.
• Cost roll-up with labour, overheads, and machine hours.
• Version control and engineering change management.

2) Production Planning & Scheduling

• Create production plans based on demand forecasts or sales orders.
• Auto-generate work orders and material requests.
• Drag-and-drop production Gantt chart for scheduling.
• Capacity planning by workstation, shift, or machine.

3) Work Orders & Job Cards

• Work order tracking by status: Draft, In-Progress, Completed, Closed.
• Auto-issue raw materials and record consumption.
• Generate job cards for operations and time tracking.
• Capture production yield, scrap, and rework reasons.

4) Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

• MRP engine to balance supply and demand dynamically.
• Plan production, purchase, and transfer orders automatically.
• Reorder point and safety stock management.
• Multi-company and multi-warehouse material planning.

5) Quality Control & Assurance

• Define inspection templates for incoming, in-process, and finished goods.
• Capture test results and non-conformance reports (NCR).
• Generate quality certificates automatically after inspection approval.
• Track supplier quality and product defect trends.

6) Maintenance Management

• Schedule preventive and corrective maintenance for machines.
• Track MTBF and MTTR (Mean Time Between/To Repair).
• Link downtime logs to production loss reports.
• Inventory integration for spare parts management.

7) Costing & Accounting Integration

• Per-unit and batch-level production costing.
• Valuation methods: FIFO, Moving Average, or Standard Costing.
• Link production entries to accounting and inventory ledgers.
• Profitability analysis by item, batch, and customer.

8) Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Real-time stock updates with multi-warehouse tracking.
• Batch, serial, and barcode management for traceability.
• Material transfers between plants and warehouses.
• Dead stock, slow-moving item, and ageing reports.

9) Subcontracting & Outsourced Work

• Track subcontracted operations and issued materials.
• Generate subcontractor purchase orders and job cards.
• Record finished goods receipt with valuation impact.
• Compare subcontracted vs in-house cost efficiency.

Industry Fit

• Discrete Manufacturing – Engineering goods, machinery, and metal fabrication.
• Process Manufacturing – Food, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
• Make-to-Order / Custom Manufacturing – Furniture, signage, fabrication units.
• Assembly-based – Electrical, electronic, and automotive components.

What You Get with ASCEND Informatics

Manufacturing + ERP Expertise

Our consultants understand production floor realities — from material flow to costing — and configure ERPNext to deliver control, visibility, and compliance.

Phased & Rapid Implementation

Go live in 8–12 weeks with production, inventory, and finance modules, then expand into maintenance, quality, and analytics.

Automation & IoT Integration

Integrate IoT sensors for machine runtime, temperature, or output logging with ERPNext’s manufacturing analytics dashboards.

Secure Cloud or On-Premise Setup

Choose between cloud or local hosting with encrypted backups, role-based access, and SLA-based support.

Key Dashboards & Reports

• Production cost variance and yield efficiency.
• Work order performance and machine utilization.
• Material consumption vs plan.
• Inventory valuation and ageing.
• Customer order fulfilment status.

Implementation Roadmap

• Requirement & Blueprint (Week 1–2) — Map production workflows and costing methods.
• System Setup (Week 3–4) — Configure items, BOMs, workstations, and routes.
• Module Configuration (Week 5–8) — Production, MRP, Quality, and Accounting.
• Testing & Integration (Week 9–10) — Validate reports and automate workflows.
• Training & Go-Live (Week 11–12) — User training, migration, and support.

Results You Can Expect

• 15–25% reduction in material waste.
• 30–40% improvement in production planning accuracy.
• Lower cost variance through real-time job costing.
• Faster delivery with improved visibility and coordination.
• Data-driven decision-making across operations.

Integrations We Commonly Implement

• IoT devices for machine and production monitoring.
• Accounting & BI tools (Tally, Power BI, Tableau).
• E-commerce or customer portals for order tracking.
• Third-party quality or maintenance apps via APIs.

Engagement Models

• Fixed-scope implementation for small and mid-size manufacturers.
• Phased rollout for large enterprises and multi-plant setups.
• SLA-based managed support and continuous improvement programs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Can ERPNext handle multi-level BOMs and subcontracting?

Yes. ERPNext supports complex BOM structures, subcontracting workflows, and automatic material issue/receipt tracking.

• Q: Is ERPNext suitable for both discrete and process manufacturing?

Yes. ERPNext is flexible for both production models, with options for batch processing, formulations, and by-products.

• Q: Can ERPNext calculate accurate production costs?

Yes. It tracks actual material, labour, and overhead costs for each work order or batch.

• Q: Does ERPNext integrate with IoT and machine data?

Yes. It can connect with IoT sensors or MES systems to capture real-time production and downtime data.

• Q: Is ERPNext GST and accounting compliant?

Yes. ERPNext includes complete accounting, GST invoicing, and e-invoicing capabilities for Indian manufacturers.

Contact ASCEND Informatics Manufacturing ERP Team

Ready to transform your production efficiency and control costs? Let’s build your Manufacturing ERP on ERPNext.

Phone/WhatsApp: +91 8123000373

Email: sales@ascendinformatics.in

Address: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India