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9.3 Operations strategy – Enterprise resource planning (ERP) (1 questions)
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ERP impact on the four areas:
- Capacity utilisation: Production scheduling modules match orders to available machine time, highlighting bottlenecks and enabling shift adjustments to achieve higher OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
- Response to market changes: Real‑time sales data triggers automatic adjustments in production plans and procurement, allowing the firm to scale output up or down within days rather than weeks.
- Workforce flexibility: Skills matrices and labour planning tools allocate staff to tasks based on current demand, supporting cross‑training and rapid redeployment during peak periods.
- Management information: Dashboards consolidate KPIs such as inventory turnover, capacity utilisation %, and order‑to‑cash cycle time, giving senior managers actionable insight for strategic decisions.
Summary table:
| Area | ERP Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity utilisation | Advanced scheduling | Higher output per asset |
| Market change response | Real‑time demand forecasting | Reduced lead times |
| Workforce flexibility | Skills & labour planning | Efficient staffing |
| Management information | KPI dashboards | Informed strategic choices |