The system must be able to allow for easily importing information from 3rd party software, this data type will be defined and available (XML, CSV, XLS). VB.NET, and MYSQL Database a must.
The ERP system will need the following.
CRM ( Customer, Supplier - have a database to work from)
Parts Manager (for our manufactured parts, linked to customer)
Bill of Material/Inventory
Material Database (sheet metal - have a database to work from)
Operations Manager (define costing operations, cost per hour, needed for scheduling)
Machine/Work Areas (defined for scheduling and maintenance, each machine or area will have a hourly capacity)
Scheduling
Workshop/Floor Module (to track job/progress of operation)
Quoting
Invoicing
Reports (create invoice, quote, job cards, travelers, barcoding)
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