Why IFS Cloud Is Just What You Need To Run Manufacturing At Scale
Running a manufacturing operation can be challenging under the best of circumstances. Thankfully, IFS Cloud has been created specifically to help streamline and ease your path from designing products to manufacturing them. No matter how complex your manufacturing needs are, IFS Cloud has the power and functionality to optimize tasks and automate actions. This guide explores some of the features to show that IFS Cloud is all you need to scale your manufacturing business.
End-to-end flexibility
The entire suite offers end-to-end functionality that includes enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain management (SCM), and customer relationship management (CRM). And each piece connects to provide one fully integrated cloud solution that scales as you do. You can have any combination of on-premises, private, or public cloud – whatever works best for your business. You also have full control over who has access to what functions; you can integrate information from different departments and partners into single applications in real-time.
Real-Time Capabilities
With IFS Cloud, you can quickly shift resources and take advantage of business opportunities as they arise. If orders are placed in real-time, you will have instant access to all information—and you will be able to respond immediately if something changes. It won’t matter whether an order comes from a consumer ordering from their smartphone; every piece of data will be there for you to analyze in real-time.
A quick start with no installation required
Unlike other business software products, you don’t need to install anything. You can be up and running in minutes, which will free up time to focus on what is important - improving your company’s bottom line. All IFS Cloud solutions are Web-based, so you can use them from anywhere.
Highly customizable solution
IFS cloud gives you access to an application platform that delivers seamless integration and an API-based architecture. It also has a library of pre-built components that can be incorporated into an existing solution, including customer relationship management (CRM), inventory and procurement, purchasing, production planning and scheduling, sales force automation (SFA), supply chain management (SCM) and transportation management. The data model adapts to suit unique business processes across different industries. These capabilities support companies in their journey toward digital transformation.
Team-based capabilities suited for manufacturers
Manufacturing operations are often a complex mix of disciplines that all come together to create the final product. One thing all organizations can do to improve operational efficiency is to share information and insights across their team or organization. With IFS Cloud, you can bring together information and tools from other systems, including ERP, supply chain management, and factory planning systems, in a single environment. This gives you an overview of every manufacturing operation in real-time, allowing cross-functional collaboration and making it easier to monitor progress.
Conclusion
It is no secret that manufacturers today face several challenges. Whether working with a limited budget, changing buyer expectations, or increasing regulations and compliance, manufacturers need a comprehensive solution to meet today’s demands effectively. IFS Cloud can help companies navigate these issues and more.
