In today’s industry, efficiency is the key to survival and growth. Small and large manufacturing companies face challenges every day: lack of visibility into processes, delivery delays, reporting errors, high labor and material costs.
The solution is an ERP system for manufacturing that automates processes and gives managers real control over the entire business.
In this article, we will discuss:
- What ERP for manufacturing is.
- What problems it solves.
- Practical examples from Bulgaria and Europe.
- How VAiOS ERP is transforming the industry.
What is ERP for manufacturing?
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) for manufacturing is a platform that integrates all stages of the manufacturing process.:
- 🏭 Production line management.
- 🛒 Supply planning and control.
- 📦 Warehouse and materials management.
- 👨🏼💼 Control of working hours and personnel.
- 📊 Financial reports and BI analyses.
The ERP system connects all units—from planning to finished product—in a unified environment, eliminating chaos and errors.
The main problems in manufacturing (without ERP)
- ❌ Lack of synchronization between production, warehouse, and deliveries.
- ❌ Manual data entry → errors and wasted time.
- ❌ There is no clear picture of costs and effectiveness.
- ❌ Difficult management of staff and productivity.
- ❌ Inability to make accurate forecasts and scale.
How does ERP automate manufacturing?
1. 📅 Production planning and management
- ERP generates automatic schedules for production lines.
- Managers can see in real time where there are delays.
- Capacity optimization → less downtime.
2. 🛒 Integration with warehouse and deliveries
- The warehouse automatically tracks the materials used.
- The system signals when new deliveries are needed.
- Minimization of excess inventory → lower costs.
3. 👨 🏭 Personnel management
- Each employee fills out task cards.
- ERP calculates the percentage of completion and efficiency.
- Working hours and salaries are calculated automatically.
4. 📊 Cost control
- The system shows the actual cost of each product.
- Accurate calculations can be made for offers.
- BI analyses offer process optimisation.
5. ⚡ Automated reports and integrations
- Real-time visibility of performance and profits.
- Automatic generation of protocols and contracts.
- Integration with BMS systems for energy efficiency.
Practical examples
🏭 Manufacturing company in Plovdiv
- Problem: chaos in warehouses, late deliveries, inaccurate reports.
- Solution: VAiOS ERP system implemented.
- Results:
- Delivery times improved by 25%.
- Losses from missing materials decreased by 18%.
- Employee productivity increased by 20%.
🌍 Factory in Germany
- ERP + BMS integration.
- Energy costs reduced by 30%.
- Production lines optimized through automatic planning.
- Complete transparency for investors and management.
How much does ERP for manufacturing cost?
The price depends on the size of the company and the modules required:
- Small company (up to 20 employees): from BGN 500/month.
- Medium-sized company (20–100 employees): from BGN 1,500/month.
- Large manufacturing company: individual solution.
💡 The VAiOS system is available at a rate of 1 lev per day per user, making it affordable for any business..
The advantages of ERP for manufacturing
- 📉 Cost reduction.
- 📈 Increasing efficiency.
- 🔒 Better accountability and transparency.
- 🚀 Opportunity for scaling and growth.
- 🌍 Compatibility with smart factory and smart city initiatives.
Conclusion
The ERP system is the foundation of modern manufacturing. It automates processes, reduces costs, and increases efficiency.
With VAiOS, you get not just ERP, but complete integration between software, hardware, and manufacturing automation.
👉 Contact VAiOS for a free consultation and demonstration of how ERP can transform your manufacturing.
