Acumatica is unveiling key updates to its Manufacturing Edition ERP software, showcasing the company’s continued dedication to addressing the evolving demands of its customer base. As part of its mission to improve offerings for manufacturers, Acumatica has introduced several new features aimed at helping businesses manage the complexities of modern supply chains and optimize inventory forecasts with precision.
These innovations will be presented at IMTS 2024, the largest manufacturing technology exhibition in North America, taking place from September 9-14 in Chicago, Illinois. During the event, Acumatica will demonstrate its recent advancements, with a particular focus on upgrades to its Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system. The MRP system streamlines supply chain operations by enhancing demand forecasting, supporting time-phased purchase and production planning, recommending kit assembly, and facilitating warehouse transfers.
“Attendees at IMTS will have the chance to explore how our latest solutions allow manufacturers to enhance their workflows and maximize productivity,” commented Debbie Baldwin, Acumatica’s Director of Product Management for Manufacturing. “Our innovations are inspired by our customers’ needs, and we’re confident the new MRP tools will bring considerable improvements to their daily processes.”
The updated MRP solution delivers a range of advanced functionalities designed to support manufacturers, such as:
- Predicting stock and non-stock component needs to better inform material demand.
- Customizable planning horizons that permit businesses to define time-specific data for more precise supply and demand analysis.
- Improved MRP and Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) settings, allowing the inclusion or exclusion of certain sales orders, making planning more accurate by omitting returns or irrelevant orders.
- The option to mark certain warehouses as inactive in the MRP/DRP settings, excluding them from future inventory predictions.
Acumatica’s team will also introduce the platform’s redesigned user interface (UI) to visitors at IMTS. Initially previewed at the Acumatica Summit 2024 and currently in development, this upcoming UI promises an elevated user experience with extensive customization options and an intuitive layout.
“At Acumatica, we’ve always focused on usability as a priority in our product development,” Baldwin noted. “We know that technology must be both powerful and easy to use. Our new UI reflects our commitment to offering manufacturers tools that not only solve complex challenges but are also enjoyable to work with.”
For more information about Acumatica’s solutions for manufacturers, visit booth 133112 at IMTS or check out www.acumatica.com.