Cloud based software, and in particular cloud based MRP software, is changing the way many manufacturers work today through increased flexibility and having all of their data available to analyse in one place. With MRP software now affordable for both small and medium sized manufacturers there has never been a better time to embrace the cloud, but what is cloud software and how does it differ from other solutions?
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Without getting too technical, cloud software is basically installed on a server in a data centre and then accessed via the Internet. This differs from traditional on-premise software which is installed on your own server, normally located in a sever room in one of your offices.
Cloud software is normally designed specifically to be used and accessed in this way and therefore is typically used within a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.
Just like all cloud software, the two biggest benefits are around flexibility and cost.
Because your software is accessed via a web browser it means that you, or anyone within your company, can work from anywhere. This access doesn’t rely on your own server, or even the power or internet connection from your office and if required users can access the software from anywhere with an internet connection on a compatible device, such as a laptop, tablet or smart phone.
In terms of cost, most businesses see a reduction in overall spend due to the removal of a physical server on their premises. This eliminates the need to buy the server (or servers) in the first place as well as the costs of replacing it, which on average happens every 5 years.
In addition to this, a single piece of cloud-based software, such as MRP software, can have huge benefits for manufacturers as it allows for all key processes to be managed in one place. This means that reporting can be far more accurate, more in-depth and in real-time. This ultimately leads to the business leaders being able to make better, more informed and sensible decisions about the organisation.
Advanced Business Cloud Essentials is a cloud-based manufacturing software solution which manages all areas of a manufacturing business. This includes everything from sales, through to order processing, production scheduling, stock, accounts, payroll and reporting.
In our experience we have seen manufacturing businesses actually reduce their overall costs, remove manual processes (including production scheduling on whiteboards or spreadsheets) and create reports that have an immediate effect on their decision making capabilities (such as profitability of products).
To help manufacturers understand if they are ready for a cloud-based manufacturing software solution we offer a free process review which looks as three key areas of how your manufacturing business works and shows you how they could be streamlined and improved with Advanced Business Cloud Essentials.
If you’d like to see how that could work for you, simply request our free review and we’ll be in touch to set it up.
Our organisation consists of three companies; HBP Systems Ltd. Kamarin Computers Ltd and Jugo Systems. HBP are based in Lincolnshire, Kamarin in Cambridgeshire and Jugo in Hampshire. Between us we cover the vast majority of the UK and work under The HBP Group name to provide a seamless service between our northern and southern offices.
We specialise in providing Cloud MRP software solutions which help manufacturers increase efficiency, reduce waste, delight customers, improve reporting and give them the time to focus on running their own business.
