MANUFACTURING ERP SOFTWARE

ERP software that drives efficiency for the manufacturing industry

QT9™ ERP is geared toward making your manufacturing processes more efficient and paperless, with modules included for nearly every business function. QT9 ERP is an intuitive platform with built-in traceability, inventory control, barcoding and everything else needed for end-to-end productivity in the manufacturing industry. 

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FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING ERP

What is a manufacturing ERP?

A manufacturing ERP integrates the management of various business processes to reduce manual labor and simplify existing business workflows. It's a system that makes work more efficient while keeping everyone on the same page. Manufacturing ERP systems are all about building and tracking these processes. QT9 ERP software for the manufacturing industry is home base for all your operations: Use it as a tool to centralize records and track your team's work in real time across locations, using dashboards to quickly see productivity and maximize profitability.

QT9 ERP seamlessly integrates with QT9's quality management software suite

Automatically sync your suppliers, customers, and products across QT9 ERP and QT9 QMS and experience a unified system for managing quality and business operations.

Non-Conformance & CAPA Management

ERP Quality CAPAs | QT9 ERP

Non-conformance and CAPA management

Nonconforming product records and corrective actions can be created in QT9 QMS right from event-driven actions in QT9 ERP.  These include PO receiving, inspection and history, as well as from the Jobs/Manufacturing and customer sales and service areas.  By giving users the ability to create non-conformance and CAPA records from the ERP, there is full data transfer and permanent linking to your QMS records in the ERP, saving time and maintaining historical data about quality actions in your ERP. 

Supplier & Vendor Management

ERP Quality Supplier Management | QT9 ERP

Supplier and vendor management

QT9 ERP maintains supplier records, while QT9 QMS tracks supplier quality performance and audits. Supplier-related nonconformances, engineering changes, audits and other quality processes in QT9 QMS sync with vendor records in QT9 ERP to ensure compliance.

Document Control & Revision Management

ERP Quality Document Control | QT9 ERP

Document control and revision management

QT9 QMS document control links with QT9 ERP to ensure only approved, up-to-date documents (e.g., SOPs, work instructions) are accessible for production, engineering and quality teams.

QT9 QMS documents can be approved as part of QT9 ERP Bill of Materials and enable seamless passthrough to the Shop Floor Manager. This gives production-floor employees access to the latest approved work instructions and other controlled documents.

Production & Purchasing Inspections

ERP Quality Purchasing and Inspections | QT9 ERP

Production and purchasing inspections

Work orders and production processes in QT9 ERP can create quality inspections in QT9 QMS, transferring the proper manufacturing data to the inspection record.

PO receiving can generate the proper QT9 QMS inspection record for your supplier and material-specific inspections.

Customer Complaints & Returns (RMA Process)

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Customer complaints and returns (RMA process)

Customer returns in QT9 ERP have the ability to generate customer complaints and feedback records in QT9 QMS, creating a seamless customer service and quality experience.

Root cause analysis in QT9 QMS feeds into ERP adjustments for inventory, production and supplier performance.

ERP Quality CAPAs | QT9 ERP

Non-conformance and CAPA management

Nonconforming product records and corrective actions can be created in QT9 QMS right from event-driven actions in QT9 ERP.  These include PO receiving, inspection and history, as well as from the Jobs/Manufacturing and customer sales and service areas.  By giving users the ability to create non-conformance and CAPA records from the ERP, there is full data transfer and permanent linking to your QMS records in the ERP, saving time and maintaining historical data about quality actions in your ERP. 

ERP Quality Supplier Management | QT9 ERP

Supplier and vendor management

QT9 ERP maintains supplier records, while QT9 QMS tracks supplier quality performance and audits. Supplier-related nonconformances, engineering changes, audits and other quality processes in QT9 QMS sync with vendor records in QT9 ERP to ensure compliance.

ERP Quality Document Control | QT9 ERP

Document control and revision management

QT9 QMS document control links with QT9 ERP to ensure only approved, up-to-date documents (e.g., SOPs, work instructions) are accessible for production, engineering and quality teams.

QT9 QMS documents can be approved as part of QT9 ERP Bill of Materials and enable seamless passthrough to the Shop Floor Manager. This gives production-floor employees access to the latest approved work instructions and other controlled documents.

ERP Quality Purchasing and Inspections | QT9 ERP

Production and purchasing inspections

Work orders and production processes in QT9 ERP can create quality inspections in QT9 QMS, transferring the proper manufacturing data to the inspection record.

PO receiving can generate the proper QT9 QMS inspection record for your supplier and material-specific inspections.

ERP-Quality-Complaints | QT9 ERP

Customer complaints and returns (RMA process)

Customer returns in QT9 ERP have the ability to generate customer complaints and feedback records in QT9 QMS, creating a seamless customer service and quality experience.

Root cause analysis in QT9 QMS feeds into ERP adjustments for inventory, production and supplier performance.

MANUFACTURING ERP FUNCTIONS

Connect every team in your manufacturing business

Better bill of material management, inventory alerts and even links to quality management software.

Automate Compliance

  • Complete audit trail on records
  • Full inspection capability
  • Support ISO 9001 and other standards

Control Inventory

  • Physical inventory app
  • Lot and serial traceability
  • Barcode inventory for accuracy

Streamline Operations

  • Bill of Materials revision control
  • Visual production scheduling
  • Shop floor management

Reporting & Analytics

  • Filter, summarize and export data
  • Performance dashboards
  • Custom reporting

Purchasing & Planning

  • Reorder points and lead times
  • MRP and forecasting capability
  • PO inspections and approvals
MANUFACTURING ERP BENEFITS

Simplify manufacturing

Streamline how manufacturers share, access and collaborate across roles, departments and locations. QT9 ERP, ia a leading ERP software of manufacturing industry, which provides intuitive interface provides a central place for all manufacturing operations in a user-friendly, cloud-based platform.

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MANUFACTURING ERP DIGITALIZATION

Digitize manufacturing workflows

Get rid of manual Excel spreadsheets and go paperless with QT9 ERP. As a powerful ERP software for manufcaturing industry, QT9 ERP provides complete transactional audit trails and lot/serial traceability in QT9 ERP allow you and your teammates to identify inefficiencies, so you can quickly make adjustments.

MANUFACTURING ERP TRACKING

Track and display what's most important

Create dynamic dashboards and use custom fields to track the information that is most important to your manufacturing company. With QT9 ERP, an ERP software for manufacturing industry, your team can stay focused on their goals, responsibilities and tasks — no matter when or where they work.

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Manufacturing ERP FAQs

How is manufacturing ERP different from other manufacturing software?

Today’s smart ERP platforms centralize manufacturing, inventory, purchasing, sales and financial records with real-time analytics. Data is shared across the system and, what’s more, actions are triggered by connected applications. For instance, low inventory levels can automatically trigger purchase orders, and orders can be automatically linked to job scheduling, shipping and invoicing. 

A comprehensive manufacturing ERP system includes all of the basic ERP applications, but adds those that enable manufacturers to work smarter, including: 

  • Bill of Materials (BOM) 
  • Shop floor management 
  • Inventory control 
  • Supply chain management 
  • Quality management 
  • Compliance management 
  • Reporting and analytics 

What are the benefits of implementing manufacturing ERP software?

Once implemented, manufacturing ERP software can deliver substantial benefits that go beyond the simple automation of tasks. Some of the most significant advantages include: 

  • Efficiency and productivity 
  • Greater accuracy and less downtime 
  • Customer satisfaction 
  • Improved brand position 
  • Built-in audit trail 
  • Compliance tracking for standards like ISO 9001 

How much does a manufacturing ERP system cost?

ERP costs vary depending on the size of your business, specific needs and platform required. There are a wide variety of pricing packages available from ERP software vendors as well. Important factors to be aware of include: 

  • Cloud-based vs. on-premise: Cloud-based ERP delivery is generally more affordable and eliminates the need for dedicated on-site resources.
  • Licensing structure: There are a variety of licensing models used by ERP software vendors. Be sure you know how many users are covered by a license and what type of access plans are available. Some vendors offer read-only access at a discount.  
  • Additional fees: Be sure you ask about any other extra costs, such as for training, implementation or data transfer. 

Can QT9 ERP work for small business manufacturing?

QT9 ERP is a great solution for small business manufacturing or any size enterprise. It offers end-to-end manufacturing and office applications at an affordable price, without the surprise of hidden fees. All 17 modules come standard as does training and implementation. Manufacturing modules include: 

  • Manufacturing Management 
  • Shop Floor Management 
  • Bill of Materials 
  • MRP 
  • Inspections 
  • Supplier Management 
  • Plus More 

What types of manufacturing can QT9 ERP support?

The QT9 ERP system can support a wide range of manufacturing types, including:

  • Discrete manufacturing
  • Process manufacturing
  • Repetitive manufacturing (mass production)
  • Job Shop manufacturing for custom, low-volume production
  • Batch manufacturing
  • Make-to-Order (MTO)
  • Engineer-to-Order (ETO) of highly customized products requiring engineering/design before production

QT9 ERP offers several features that support these manufacturing processes, including:

  • Bill of Materials (BOMs)
  • Inventory Control
  • Shop Floor Management
  • Batch, lot and serial tracking
  • Built-in traceability
  • Job costing
  • MRP
  • Electronic Batch Records/ Electronic Device Records
  • Quality management and compliance integration
  • Real-time data

What are QT9 ERP's integration capabilities?

In addition to full integration between business processes through its applications, QT9 ERP offers seamless integration with QT9 QMS quality management software, which offers end-to-end regulatory and quality compliance tools, such as document control and CAPA management.

QT9 ERP also offers easy integration with its Business Intelligence tool, which provides advanced analytic capabilities that help manufacturers identify trends and optimize performance.

Can QT9 ERP handle multi-site, multi-country operations?

Yes, QT9 ERP provides a multi-site, multi-company architecture designed to connect data, users and operations across locations, departments or companies. Manage global initiatives from anywhere and be more productive and consistent across operations.

Is QT9 ERP scalable?

QT9 ERP is highly scalable, designed to easily grow with your business’ needs, whether they be growth, expansion or increased data volume. Our cloud-based architecture offers:

  • Unlimited data
  • 17+ integrated applications
  • Ability to adopt applications as needed
  • Easy addition of more users and location
  • Global accessibility

Is QT9 ERP available in the cloud or on-premise?

Both! QT9 ERP offers both on-premise and cloud-based solutions. Customers can choose the platform that works best for them from three options:

  1. Desktop Cloud: QT9 ERP is installed on the client’s Windows PC with an internet connection to their data.
  2. Web Purchase: Our on-premise solution, where QT9 ERP is installed locally on the client’s web server.
  3. Web Subscription: This is a cloud-based ERP subscription hosted on QT9’s servers and accessed via the internet and a web browser.

What type of training and support is included?

QT9 offers award-winning support services, including:

  • Unlimited training, from onboarding to refreshers
  • Unlimited support, including implementation and software optimization
  • QT9 ERP Help Center, self-service support available 24/7
  • Fully validated platform
  • Free software updates
  • Professional services for accounting and operations

Why choose QT9 ERP as your total enterprise solution?

QT9 ERP is a comprehensive system that can work for any size company, in any industry, improving efficiency and accuracy through integrated data and automated operations. 

QT9 ERP provides more than 17 modules as part of its standard offering, as well as easy access to data and analytics to help businesses make the best decisions for moving forward. 

With QT9 ERP you get: 

  • 17+ modules  
  • Customer, compliance, supplier and physical inventory web portals 
  • Lot and serial number tracking and inventory control 
  • eDHR/eDHF and eBR/eMBR 
  • Tailored customer support 
  • Real-time reporting with mobile accessibility 
  • Seamless integration with QT9 QMS quality and compliance software 

 Reach out today for a demonstration or to get started with a free trial. 

NEED CLARIFICATION?

Manufacturing ERP FAQs

How is manufacturing ERP different from other manufacturing software?

Today’s smart ERP platforms centralize manufacturing, inventory, purchasing, sales and financial records with real-time analytics. Data is shared across the system and, what’s more, actions are triggered by connected applications. For instance, low inventory levels can automatically trigger purchase orders, and orders can be automatically linked to job scheduling, shipping and invoicing. 

A comprehensive manufacturing ERP system includes all of the basic ERP applications, but adds those that enable manufacturers to work smarter, including: 

  • Bill of Materials (BOM) 
  • Shop floor management 
  • Inventory control 
  • Supply chain management 
  • Quality management 
  • Compliance management 
  • Reporting and analytics 

What are the benefits of implementing manufacturing ERP software?

Once implemented, manufacturing ERP software can deliver substantial benefits that go beyond the simple automation of tasks. Some of the most significant advantages include: 

  • Efficiency and productivity 
  • Greater accuracy and less downtime 
  • Customer satisfaction 
  • Improved brand position 
  • Built-in audit trail 
  • Compliance tracking for standards like ISO 9001 

How much does a manufacturing ERP system cost?

ERP costs vary depending on the size of your business, specific needs and platform required. There are a wide variety of pricing packages available from ERP software vendors as well. Important factors to be aware of include: 

  • Cloud-based vs. on-premise: Cloud-based ERP delivery is generally more affordable and eliminates the need for dedicated on-site resources.
  • Licensing structure: There are a variety of licensing models used by ERP software vendors. Be sure you know how many users are covered by a license and what type of access plans are available. Some vendors offer read-only access at a discount.  
  • Additional fees: Be sure you ask about any other extra costs, such as for training, implementation or data transfer. 

Can QT9 ERP work for small business manufacturing?

QT9 ERP is a great solution for small business manufacturing or any size enterprise. It offers end-to-end manufacturing and office applications at an affordable price, without the surprise of hidden fees. All 17 modules come standard as does training and implementation. Manufacturing modules include: 

  • Manufacturing Management 
  • Shop Floor Management 
  • Bill of Materials 
  • MRP 
  • Inspections 
  • Supplier Management 
  • Plus More 

What types of manufacturing can QT9 ERP support?

The QT9 ERP system can support a wide range of manufacturing types, including:

  • Discrete manufacturing
  • Process manufacturing
  • Repetitive manufacturing (mass production)
  • Job Shop manufacturing for custom, low-volume production
  • Batch manufacturing
  • Make-to-Order (MTO)
  • Engineer-to-Order (ETO) of highly customized products requiring engineering/design before production

QT9 ERP offers several features that support these manufacturing processes, including:

  • Bill of Materials (BOMs)
  • Inventory Control
  • Shop Floor Management
  • Batch, lot and serial tracking
  • Built-in traceability
  • Job costing
  • MRP
  • Electronic Batch Records/ Electronic Device Records
  • Quality management and compliance integration
  • Real-time data

What are QT9 ERP's integration capabilities?

In addition to full integration between business processes through its applications, QT9 ERP offers seamless integration with QT9 QMS quality management software, which offers end-to-end regulatory and quality compliance tools, such as document control and CAPA management.

QT9 ERP also offers easy integration with its Business Intelligence tool, which provides advanced analytic capabilities that help manufacturers identify trends and optimize performance.

Can QT9 ERP handle multi-site, multi-country operations?

Yes, QT9 ERP provides a multi-site, multi-company architecture designed to connect data, users and operations across locations, departments or companies. Manage global initiatives from anywhere and be more productive and consistent across operations.

Is QT9 ERP scalable?

QT9 ERP is highly scalable, designed to easily grow with your business’ needs, whether they be growth, expansion or increased data volume. Our cloud-based architecture offers:

  • Unlimited data
  • 17+ integrated applications
  • Ability to adopt applications as needed
  • Easy addition of more users and location
  • Global accessibility

Is QT9 ERP available in the cloud or on-premise?

Both! QT9 ERP offers both on-premise and cloud-based solutions. Customers can choose the platform that works best for them from three options:

  1. Desktop Cloud: QT9 ERP is installed on the client’s Windows PC with an internet connection to their data.
  2. Web Purchase: Our on-premise solution, where QT9 ERP is installed locally on the client’s web server.
  3. Web Subscription: This is a cloud-based ERP subscription hosted on QT9’s servers and accessed via the internet and a web browser.

What type of training and support is included?

QT9 offers award-winning support services, including:

  • Unlimited training, from onboarding to refreshers
  • Unlimited support, including implementation and software optimization
  • QT9 ERP Help Center, self-service support available 24/7
  • Fully validated platform
  • Free software updates
  • Professional services for accounting and operations

Why choose QT9 ERP as your total enterprise solution?

QT9 ERP is a comprehensive system that can work for any size company, in any industry, improving efficiency and accuracy through integrated data and automated operations. 

QT9 ERP provides more than 17 modules as part of its standard offering, as well as easy access to data and analytics to help businesses make the best decisions for moving forward. 

With QT9 ERP you get: 

  • 17+ modules  
  • Customer, compliance, supplier and physical inventory web portals 
  • Lot and serial number tracking and inventory control 
  • eDHR/eDHF and eBR/eMBR 
  • Tailored customer support 
  • Real-time reporting with mobile accessibility 
  • Seamless integration with QT9 QMS quality and compliance software 

 Reach out today for a demonstration or to get started with a free trial. 

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