Heavy Metal
ERP for metal processing and metalworking
Processes honed to size
What our ERP system offers for metal processing and machining
Metalworking and metal processing are often about precision under time pressure. Processes must not only run smoothly, but also remain flexible, regardless of whether you are manufacturing individual parts or working with ongoing series production. This is exactly where APplus comes in: The ERP system brings structure to your daily routine and ensures that you can react quickly to current requirements without losing track.
Material flows, production orders, traceability, service calls – everything interlocks, everything can be mapped in the system. You work with reliable data, avoid unnecessary loops and maintain an overview even when things need to move faster. This creates a digital basis that fits the workbench: robust, adaptable and ready for the next job.
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The highlights in APplus for metal processing and machining
Material disposition
Sales and production planning
Resource management
MES/BDE integration
CAD/PLM integration
Material disposition
Ensure availability, reduce storage costs
Material bottlenecks can throw any production out of sync. With APplus, you do not plan your requirements on demand, but on the basis of current data. Order proposals are generated automatically, delivery times are taken into account and stock transfers are clearly mapped. You no longer have to reach into the shelves to check what is still available – the system already knows.
Your advantages:
- Demand planning in real time
- Automated scheduling according to specific requirements
- Better availability without high stock levels
Sales and production planning
Know capacities. Keep appointments
If you schedule orders without knowing the capacities, you lose time and flexibility. A clear disadvantage in metalworking. APplus links your sales forecasts with the actual production possibilities. This allows you to see at an early stage what is realistically feasible and to manage accordingly before bottlenecks or idle time occur. You also have a direct overview of the effects on purchasing, stock and deadlines.
Your advantages:
- Comparison of demand, capacity and delivery capability
Early response to shifts
Planning reliability right down to production level
Resource management
Securing use instead of searching
Milling tools, measuring equipment or clamping devices – they are often the key to a smooth process in metalworking. With APplus, you can manage your equipment in a structured way, plan operations and record maintenance directly in the system. Availability and condition are not only known, but also reliably documented.
This prevents unnecessary downtime and allows you to use your resources in a more targeted manner.
Your advantages:
- Overview of condition, use and locations
- Reduced downtimes thanks to targeted planning
- Better traceability for maintenance and replacement
In the fast lane
ERP implementation in record time
ERP projects often drag on – 10 to 13 months is not uncommon. No wonder many companies shy away from modernization. But there is a way out: Fast Track Implementation (FTI) – a faster alternative that focuses on the essentials and reduces complexity.
But is RTI really suitable for every project? This method has clear requirements for process structures, customization and data migration.
In our white paper you can find out whether FTI can also be the turbo for your company.
MES/BDE integration
Real-time data instead of gut feeling
Where feedback flows directly from production into the system, decisions become easier. APplus collects data from the store floor and makes it available where it is needed. No waiting for queries, no manual transfer. This increases the speed of response in day-to-day business and makes your processes more robust.
Your advantages:
- Real-time data from production
- Transparent feedback on orders
- Optimized control through direct information
CAD/PLM integration
Interface instead of standstill
Design data should not end up in the mailbox, but in the system. APplus links your CAD and PLM applications directly with the ERP world. Parts lists, technical changes and drawings are directly available, without detours, without multiple entries, but exactly where they are further processed.
This reduces effort and ensures consistent data in all areas.
Your advantages:
- Automatic transfer of technical data
- Standardized database for all departments
- Shorter distances between development and production
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FAQs on ERP for metalworking and processing
Why is an ERP system indispensable in metalworking and metal processing today?
Because processes have become more complex. A lot happens between customer inquiries, production, warehouse and delivery, often simultaneously. An ERP system helps to network processes, plan resources better and create transparency.
What advantages does APplus offer specifically for companies in the metalworking and metal processing industry?
APplus covers the typical requirements of the industry: project production, variant management, CAD/PLM integration, material planning and production feedback are all interlinked. This ensures predictable processes and fewer frictional losses.
Can APplus also be used in workshops with small series production?
Yes, APplus is scalable and works for one-off production as well as for small and medium-sized series. Processes can be adapted to your company size and working methods.
How does APplus support material planning in metal processing?
The system automatically analyzes current requirements, production orders and stock levels. This creates order proposals before anything is missing and without creating excess stock.
Can operating and production resources in metalworking also be managed efficiently in ERP?
Yes, APplus offers integrated equipment management. You can see at a glance where tools are in use, when maintenance is due and what their availability looks like.
How does APplus help to harmonize production planning and the order situation?
Sales and production planning compares available capacities with incoming orders. This enables realistic scheduling and avoids overloading or idling.
What role does MES/BDE integration play in metal processing and machining?
It connects the ERP directly with production. Feedback such as quantities, rejects, running times or machine status flows automatically into the system. This leads to greater transparency and less manual intervention.
Is end-to-end traceability of components and materials possible?
Yes, APplus seamlessly documents serial and batch numbers. This means you always know where a part has been installed and can respond to queries or complaints in a targeted manner.
How does APplus fit into existing CAD/PLM environments?
Parts lists, drawings and technical changes are transferred directly. Design and production work with the same data, without duplicate maintenance or media disruptions.
What distinguishes APplus from other ERP solutions for metal processing and machining?
APplus was developed with a focus on medium-sized industrial companies. The solution is flexible, practical and comes with industry-specific functions as standard, without long development times or expensive special solutions.
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As ERP software, APplus is ideal for medium-sized companies in the manufacturing and service sectors.
