Electronics and high tech manufacturers are under constant pressure to deliver precise accuracy, increased efficiency and innovative assembly.

In an ever-changing industry with fast-paced product development it is important for manufacturers to stay on top of the competition. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for electronics and high tech manufacturers must not only help build speed and agility, they also need to help companies manage product lifecycles, supply-chain flexibility, global visibility and regulatory compliance.

The best ERP solution will offer these businesses the ability to track all aspects of the manufacturing process and manage overall operations, while supplying features that help strengthen business processes. Some of these must-have features include:

Automated document control: Document automation reduces the chances of error and ends inefficient manual data handling. Electronic documents allow manufacturers to stay up-to-date with changing information and respond to evolving market needs and competitor actions. Document automation also promotes accelerated product introduction and time to market.

Complex supply chain management: Paperless, real-time communication across the supply chain improves visibility, performance and operational excellence. Suppliers should preferably be able to share data over Web-based portals, reducing the need for manual methods of communication such as emails and phone calls. These systems should also be able to provide data and business insight, to encourage best management practices.

Efficient tracking: Quality solutions will make it possible to track Defects per Million Opportunities (DPMO) during high-speed productions. ERP systems should be able to automatically track failure modes and repeated failures during processes occurring in real time, so that non-conforming parts or defects can be instantly identified, held and disposed of.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is a global enterprise resource planning solution that can simplify supply chain, tracking and other complex manufacturing processes. If you are interested in learning more about how this business management software can support your electronics or high-tech production company contact Accent Software today.