Manufacturing markets are highly competitive, and firms are looking for every advantage they can to pull ahead. For Canadian firms, manufacturing ERP software has helped provide the edge needed.

According to Canadian Manufacturing, companies in Atlantic Canada have been able to shorten the gap between themselves, customers and their supply chain by investing in inventory management software and other related solutions. Deployment of higher-quality ERP systems has helped diversify manufacturing goals and extend companies' reaches in numerous ways, including going paperless, reducing operational costs and directly improving production rates.

"As Canadian business leaders increasingly compete on a global scale, it should be their duty to investigate and integrate funding, resources and opportunities as they build their businesses and enhance local communities across the country," John Fahey, an industry expert in ERP solutions, told the news source.

Many companies have been able to leverage improved manufacturing software systems for growth, but it is important to invest in solutions that not only deliver gains, but ensure that improvements are sustainable over time. Microsoft Dynamics NAV offers the integration and scalability that firms need to optimize their resources and continue doing so over time. Improved support of small and mid-sized businesses also allows firms to scale their solution to their own, unique needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Microsoft business software, and ERP solutions in general, are essential in today's manufacturing markets in Canada, the United States and across the globe. As the competition grows, so too must a firm's ability to adapt. Between a push for globalization and a need to keep up with larger firms saturating the market, SMB manufacturers need to take advantage of every potential edge they can gain. ERP software offers a significant way to do so with no financial risk.