No one can know the future, but it is fair to say that the future of manufacturing is digital. As manufacturing software ERP providers, we see again and again the transformation that comes when operations are connected, centralized and automated with our digital system.
Whether you’re a small to medium-size enterprise or a large operation, staying competitive means understanding trends in automation and being ready to pivot to take advantage of those trends.
Manufacturing ERP Software trends for 2025 and beyond embrace integration, automation and connectivity. Here we explore trends in ERP software and show you how QT9 ERP meets them head-on.
Contents
8 Top Trends in ERP Software
1. Cloud ERP
2. Embedded Automations
3. Advanced Analytics
4. Supply Chain Visibility
5. Integrated Compliance
6. Sustainability Tracking
7. Adoption of Pre-Configured Platforms
8. Mobile ERP
Conclusion
QT9 ERP Software
Eight top trends in ERP software
1. Cloud ERP
Cloud ERP Software is hosted on a software vendor’s servers and accessed by clients via the internet and most any web browser. The software is managed by the vendor, who provides applications, stores customer data and is responsible for security, updates and upgrades.
In contrast, traditional on-premise ERP systems are installed on a company’s own servers and managed by their IT department. Under this scenario, the vendor provides the software application and the company is responsible for maintenance, installing updates, security and any additional integrations needed.
Implementation of cloud-based ERP systems is quickly becoming the norm as more and more businesses see the advantages, including faster implementation, greater flexibility and scalability, and less expense. QT9 ERP software offers both cloud-based and on-premise ERP platforms.
2. Embedded automations
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the buzzword in many software discussions these days, including for the ERP market. But AI is just one piece of the manufacturing automation with ERP puzzle that is helping modern businesses be more efficient and cut costs.
Today, many businesses are turning to manufacturing ERP software to drive automation, streamline tasks, and minimize human error across operations.
Especially for SMEs, automations, such as dynamically populated data, automatic material tracking and automated job scheduling, create innumerable efficiencies that enable manufacturers to speed production and product delivery. Greater accuracy and efficiency promote happier customers, which boosts brand trust and, ultimately, profits.
QT9 ERP provides integrated automations such as inventory barcoding, multi-phase Bill of Materials, automatic job scheduling and capacity planning, as well as synchronized purchase orders, receipts, invoices and returns.
3. Advanced analytics
Advanced analytic capability is on track to become a must to stay competitive in the ERP software world. This means optimizing the use of data generated by a company’s ERP system to gain insights that can inform business decisions.
What’s more, analysis of current and historical business data along with market trends, can be put through statistical algorithms to predict potential outcomes. This helps business owners improve forecasting in areas such as inventory management and sales.
If an organization can predict future demands and trends, they can more efficiently allocate resources, which can lead to increased sales as well as cost savings. It can also identify potential risks before they occur, such as supply chain disruptions.
QT9 ERP software easily integrates with the QT9 Business Intelligence (BI) tool, which uses advanced analytics to translate real-time data garnered from QT9 ERP. Centralized data and powerful analytic tools give businesses the capability to identify issues and trends, share reports and take action quickly.
4. Supply chain visibility
Supply chain challenges experienced during the recent pandemic brought supply chain issues to the forefront. Many of those challenges remain, so it is important for manufacturers to have streamlined systems that simplify supplier management tasks and build better supplier relationships.
Today’s ERP systems are designed to give businesses greater visibility into their supply chain system and third-party supplied products. ERP software systems make it simpler for companies to diversify suppliers and create more agile and resilient supply chains.
QT9 ERP makes it easy to create, track and maintain information on supplier-purchased items in one, shareable location. The Supplier Web Portal facilitates communication with suppliers, improving data accuracy and supplier insight.
5. Integrated compliance
Whether its quality, sustainability, or other regulatory hurdle, businesses are increasingly pressed to integrate compliance into their core business operations. ERP software simplifies this task, enabling users to track and analyze compliance data, helping to optimize resources and ensure regulatory obligations are met.
QT9 ERP seamlessly integrates with the QT9 quality management software suite, boosting compliance efficiency and traceability. The integration automatically syncs suppliers, customers and products across QT9 ERP and QT9 QMS for seamless process and data management, including nonconformance and CAPA management, document control and inspections.
6. Sustainability tracking
Sustainability has become a major issue for manufacturers under increased public scrutiny and mandatory disclosure requirements. ERP software is ideally configured to track sustainability compliance and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria.
QT9 ERP provides a framework for tracking sustainability efforts and providing the analytical capabilities to report those efforts through integration with the QT9 Quality Management System or the Business Intelligence Tool.
7. Adoption of pre-configured platforms
It’s no secret that the more customized the product, the more expensive. That’s one of the reasons businesses have begun to embrace pre-configured ERP platforms, also known as low-code or no-code.
Many preconfigured, out-of-the-box ERP software systems offer robust capabilities, are more user-friendly and can generally be implemented more quickly. Many of these ERP platforms offer a degree of customization that can address basic configuration needs.
For example, QT9 ERP offers user-defined fields in many of its modules, enabling users to manipulate data and workflows to best address their needs.
8. Mobile ERP
Mobile ERP systems offer users access to their ERP data and functionalities through mobile devices, such as smart phones and tablets. This allows for real-time access to business data and key operations, such as inventory tracking, sales order processing and reporting, from any location.
Cloud-based ERP system are key to mobile access. This is accomplished through a browser-based interface or mobile application. The systems afford the ability to connect remote users to real-time information and processes necessary to complete work.
QT9 ERP’s cloud-based platform provides remote workers with mobile access from anywhere at any time. This increases productivity and improves collaboration, both internally and with external third-party vendors.
By leveraging advanced manufacturing ERP software, companies are not just managing their operations but are building a foundation for long-term digital success.
Conclusion
From cloud-based flexibility and mobile access to sustainability tracking and automation, today’s manufacturing ERP software systems are built to do more than manage operations—they empower growth, adaptability and innovation. These trends are more than just tech buzzwords. They represent real-world solutions to the pressing challenges manufacturers face today.
QT9 ERP is designed to meet these challenges head-on, offering manufacturers the tools they need to thrive in a connected, digital world. By aligning your operations with emerging ERP trends, you can position your organization to not only meet the demands of today’s market but also anticipate tomorrow’s opportunities.
QT9 ERP software
QT9 ERP enhances efficiency and accuracy through integrated data and automation. With over 17 modules included in its standard package, QT9 ERP offers manufacturers powerful tools to streamline and centralize enterprise-wide data and processes.
With QT9 ERP you get:
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17+ modules, including MRP, Supplier Management and Inventory Control
- Customer, compliance, supplier and physical inventory web portals
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Lot and serial number inventory control
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Real-time reporting with mobile accessibility
- Seamless integration with QT9 QMS quality and compliance software
What’s more, you’ll get unlimited training, unlimited customer support, free software updates and tailored implementation support, all at an affordable price point.
Reach out today to see what QT9 ERP can do for you.
