Uncover the six key features to look for during your evaluation. If you’re a high tech/electronics manufacturer in the process of selecting a new ERP system, knowing what to look for can increase the chances that you’ll find an ERP system that actually includes all the basic features necessary to support critical electronics and high tech manufacturing processes. Use this guide to begin building your list of ERP requirements.

1. 6 MUST-HAVE ERP FEATURES
FOR ELECTRONICS & HIGH TECH
MANUFACTURERS

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How to Choose the Right ERP For Your Electronics Company
If you're a high tech/electronics manufacturer and
you've found yourself in the position of needing an ERP
system, or a replacement ERP system, be aware that
not all ERP systems include the basic functionality
necessary to support critical processes in electronics
manufacturing.
To ensure you get the functionality you need to run
your electronics manufacturing business, consider
these things during your ERP vendor evaluation
process...
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Shop Floor Execution

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Shop Floor Execution
Controlling costs is one of the most
important tasks for electronics
manufacturers and excellent shop floor
execution leads to lower costs. To be certain
your team has the tools they need to set the
right priorities and eliminate waste, look for
visual shop scheduling tools that let planners
maximize throughput. It will also help your
shop supervisors always know the right job
to work on next to ensure on-time deliveries
to customers.
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Shop Floor Execution (Cont.)
Outsourcing is still an important part of
electronics manufacturing, so your
chosen system should provide simple
procedures for sending material out
and receiving it back in when it’s ready.
In between those times, you need
visibility to ensure that you can make
accurate delivery promises and
decisions regarding materials.
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Lot & Serial Tracking

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Lot and Serial Tracking
Electronics manufacturers are subject to a
variety of strict national, regional and
international regulations. You need lot and
serial control to be able to prove item
composition and country of origin for duty
drawbacks, VAT taxes or for RoHS and WEEE
compliance. In the event of safety,
environmental or performance issues,
accurate product genealogy can simplify
recalls and minimize the cost of compliance.
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Quality Management
& Document Controls

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Quality Management & Document Controls
Maintaining and following procedures and
recording inspection and test results is
crucial to compliance with regulations and
certifications such as ISO, so every
electronics manufacturer should ensure that
any ERP system under consideration has
robust quality capabilities and the ability to
attach and manage documents such as
procedures or test specifications.
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Warranty Tracking

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Warranty Tracking
Consumer electronics, computers and
other electronic industry products
often include warranties that spell out
the manufacturer’s obligations and the
buyer’s specific rights. Your ERP system
should be able to recognize the
warranty period based on the item’s
serial number or ship date to track
warranty costs and to ensure correct
invoicing for out of warranty work.
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Compliance Controls

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Compliance Controls
Electronics companies are subject
to many forms of compliance today
and governmental regulations will
likely increase over time. To comply
with current and future
regulations, ensure that your
chosen ERP vendor is familiar with
the compliance regulations that
are unique to your industry.
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Growth Potential

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Growth Potential
The ERP system you choose should be able
to grow with your company, both in terms of
adding new users and in providing new
functionality as your company's needs
change. The good news is many vendors
continually add new features and functions
with each new release. During the
evaluation process, be sure to get a feel for
how the vendor delivers ongoing innovation
in value.
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In Summary…
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Consider all these factors when you evaluate a new ERP system and you can be confident the
vendor you choose will be able to support your company for many years to come.

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INTRODUCING
EXACT MAX

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Have you considered Exact MAX ERP?
Create leaner operations, manage complex
global supply chains, and streamline your
business processes to get your products to
market faster.
Exact MAX gives you the visibility you need
to manage every aspect of your supply
chain, balance demand with production
efforts, maintain optimum inventory levels,
and keep your margins low.
To learn more about the products and
services that Exact offers, visit
max.exactamerica.com/learn.
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