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With such vast differences in order sizes and quantities as well as production difficulties for each customer, it is important that the aerospace and defence (A&D) industry can make use of manufacturing software to ensure the smooth running of operations.

During these complex design processes, there may be the need at any stage to adjust or re-design parts of the product. Therefore it is extremely beneficial that all stages of the supply chain are able to access this new information as soon as possible so that any knock-on effects can be dealt with efficiently. Things such as new materials or extra parts may be required as a result of design changes.

There are also the reports, certificates and licences that must all be up to date and relevant. If you are without the correct paperwork you may be forced to pay heavy fines.

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system would be highly advantageous in this type of fast-paced company. The ERP system greatly improves turnaround time whilst increasing efficiency and reducing waste will keep your company at the top of their industry. Managing all aspects of the business from monitoring stock levels and shop floor activity to scheduling and engineering requirements on a basic level will keep the company at the leading edge of the A&D industry.

As projects can often span a number of years, it can be difficult to co-ordinate and keep track of all activity without the use of an ERP system. The in-built project management tool has complete control over the planning and execution of the whole project. Associated costs are factored in and time schedules also accounted for.

The cost and scheduling information must be accurately recorded in order to comply with the terms of the customer to business contract of agreement. This begins with a work breakdown structure (WBS) and can also provide estimate costs of labour, materials, overheads and so on. The ERP system then has the ability to carry the costs throughout the supply chain so that all departments can work to the same budget.

Ensure your chosen ERP system is able to store any cost information through from past orders so that they can be used as templates for future similar orders and projects.

For the management, there is more than just the responsibility of keeping control of activities within the company. Managers must also have control over external factors such as materials purchased and overheads that may be involved in certain projects. These additional services may also carry extra costs with them that must be included in any estimate costs and lead-times.

Customer, supplier and aftercare relationships are all maintained with the ERP system. Contributing factors to the success of maintaining these relationships includes EDI and electronic kanban. These enable tight control over the process and help to maintain the success of the supply chain in the A&D industry.

Should there be a design alteration, the Product Lifestyle Management (PLM) also referred to as Product Data Management (PDM) allows the user to control contact between suppliers and thus pass along design changes at any point in the process.

Due to the excellent time management ability when the ERP system has been implemented, the company has the ability work with the supplier and customer in the most effective and time efficient way; thus delivering a reliable and time efficient service to the customer.

Now you are confident that your customers’ needs have been addressed, it is also vital that you pay attention to the legal requirements for keeping records of all parts and labour involved in each product. With vast numbers of orders it might be difficult to pull out the correct records when required. With the ERP system it is easy to find any necessary information, especially if the DCAA visits. You will be safe in the knowledge that you have all the required paperwork you need in relation to materials, costs, overheads and labour etc. You can be relaxed knowing that you are fully compliant with industry requirements.

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