ERP for Production Planning: Master Your Manufacturing Workflow
Stop juggling spreadsheets and start shipping on time, every time.
ArionERP delivers AI-powered visibility and control to transform your production floor from a
cost center into a competitive advantage.
Trusted by Industry Leaders and Innovators Worldwide
Why ArionERP for Your Production Planning?
We're not just another ERP vendor. We are your strategic partner in manufacturing excellence. We combine deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge AI to deliver a production planning solution that grows with your business and delivers a tangible return on investment.
AI-Powered Forecasting
Leverage machine learning to predict demand, anticipate material needs, and prevent bottlenecks before they impact your bottom line. Move from reactive to predictive operations.
Deep Manufacturing DNA
Our platform is built by manufacturing experts for manufacturing experts. We understand the complexities of BOMs, work orders, and shop floor control because we live and breathe it.
SMB-Focused & Priced
Get the power of an enterprise-grade ERP without the enterprise price tag. Our flexible SaaS and on-premise models are designed to provide maximum value for small and medium-sized businesses.
Rapid & Smooth Implementation
Our proven methodology and QuickStart packages minimize disruption to your operations. We focus on getting your core production planning functions live quickly for an immediate ROI.
Unified, Single Platform
Eliminate data silos. ArionERP integrates production planning with inventory, procurement, sales, and finance for a single source of truth across your entire organization.
Uncompromising Security
Your production data is critical. We protect it with enterprise-grade security protocols, backed by certifications like CMMI Level 5 and ISO 27001, ensuring your IP is always safe.
Scalable Architecture
ArionERP is designed to grow with you. Whether you're adding a new product line or opening a new facility, our system scales to meet your evolving production demands without missing a beat.
Dedicated Expert Support
Our relationship doesn't end at go-live. You get access to a team of ERP and manufacturing experts dedicated to helping you optimize your processes and maximize your system's potential.
Seamless Integration
Our robust API ensures ArionERP works in harmony with your existing ecosystem, from shop floor machinery and MES systems to your favorite CRM and accounting software.
A Comprehensive Production Planning Toolkit
ArionERP provides an integrated suite of modules designed to give you granular control over every facet of your production process. From initial planning to final quality assurance, we've got you covered.
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Automate the core of your production planning. Our MRP engine ensures you have the right materials, in the right quantity, at the right time, eliminating costly stockouts and excess inventory.
- Automated Procurement: Automatically generate purchase orders based on production schedules and inventory levels.
- Dynamic Reordering: Utilize AI-driven suggestions for reorder points and safety stock levels.
- Supplier Management: Track lead times and supplier performance to optimize your supply chain.
Capacity Planning & Scheduling
Optimize your production schedule with a clear view of your resource capacity. Balance workload across machines and personnel to maximize throughput and meet deadlines consistently.
- Visual Scheduling: Use Gantt charts to drag-and-drop production orders and visualize your timeline.
- Work Center Management: Define and monitor the capacity of each machine, assembly line, and work center.
- "What-If" Scenarios: Simulate the impact of new orders or resource changes on your production schedule.
Bill of Materials (BOM) Management
Maintain accurate and multi-level BOMs for all your products. Easily manage revisions, calculate costs, and ensure the correct components are used in every production run.
- Multi-Level BOMs: Handle complex product structures with sub-assemblies and nested components.
- Version Control: Track changes to BOMs over time with a complete revision history.
- Cost Roll-ups: Automatically calculate estimated production costs based on material and labor inputs.
Shop Floor Control & Data Collection
Gain real-time visibility into your production floor. Track progress, monitor efficiency, and empower your team with intuitive tools for data entry and work order management.
- Real-Time Tracking: Monitor the status of work orders as they move through each stage of production.
- Labor & Machine Time Tracking: Capture actual production times to compare against estimates and improve accuracy.
- Barcode/QR Code Integration: Simplify data collection and reduce errors with seamless scanner integration.
Integrated Quality Management (QMS)
Embed quality control directly into your production process. Define inspection plans, manage non-conformance, and maintain complete traceability to meet industry standards.
- In-Process Inspections: Trigger mandatory quality checks at critical points in the production workflow.
- Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR): Document, track, and resolve quality issues efficiently.
- Traceability & Lot Tracking: Maintain a full audit trail from raw materials to finished goods for compliance and recalls.
Additional Production Planning Services
Our platform covers the full spectrum of modern manufacturing needs.
- Demand Forecasting: Use historical data and AI to create more accurate sales and production forecasts.
- Work Order Management: Create, release, and track production orders with complete detail and routing information.
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Manage your product from concept and design through to production and end-of-life.
- Preventive Maintenance: Schedule and track machine maintenance to prevent unplanned downtime.
- Subcontracting Management: Seamlessly manage outsourced production steps within your overall plan.
- Inventory Management: Gain full control over stock levels, warehouse locations, and material movements.
- Costing Analysis: Analyze standard vs. actual costs to identify inefficiencies and improve profitability.
- Reporting & Analytics: Access dozens of pre-built reports and create custom dashboards for key production KPIs.
- MES Integration: Connect ArionERP with your Manufacturing Execution System for a fully integrated factory.
- Compliance & Traceability: Ensure adherence to industry standards like ISO, FDA, and more with robust tracking features.
Real-World Results for Manufacturers
Don't just take our word for it. See how we've helped businesses like yours overcome production challenges and achieve remarkable growth.
Case Study: Precision Auto Components
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
Client Overview: Precision Auto Components is a mid-sized, Tier-2 supplier of machined metal parts for major automotive OEMs. They operate in a high-pressure environment with strict JIT (Just-In-Time) delivery requirements and fluctuating order volumes. Their reliance on disconnected spreadsheets for scheduling and inventory was causing frequent production delays and costly expedited shipping.
"ArionERP transformed our planning process. We went from constant firefighting to having a clear, forward-looking view of our entire production schedule. The AI-driven MRP is a game-changer for managing our complex supply chain."
Key Challenges:
- Inaccurate inventory counts leading to material stockouts.
- Inability to accurately predict machine capacity, causing bottlenecks.
- Difficulty tracking work order progress on the shop floor.
- High costs associated with expedited freight to meet OEM deadlines.
Our Solution:
We implemented ArionERP with a focus on the MRP, Capacity Planning, and Shop Floor Control modules.
- Deployed real-time inventory tracking with barcode scanning.
- Configured the MRP engine to automate purchase order generation based on JIT principles.
- Set up visual scheduling dashboards for planners to optimize machine utilization.
- Provided shop floor terminals for real-time work order updates.
Case Study: MedDevice Innovations
Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing
Client Overview: MedDevice Innovations is a fast-growing startup producing Class II medical devices. They faced immense pressure to maintain stringent quality control and full traceability to meet FDA regulations. Their paper-based system was slow, prone to errors, and made audit preparation a nightmare.
"Compliance is everything in our industry. ArionERP's integrated Quality Management and lot tracking gave us the digital, auditable trail we needed to scale with confidence. Our audit times have been cut in half."
Key Challenges:
- Lack of end-to-end traceability from raw materials to finished devices.
- Manual and inefficient management of non-conformance reports (NCRs).
- Difficulties in enforcing quality inspection steps during production.
- Time-consuming and stressful preparation for regulatory audits.
Our Solution:
We implemented ArionERP's full manufacturing suite with a special focus on the Quality Management (QMS) and BOM Management modules.
- Established electronic device history records (eDHRs).
- Automated lot and serial number tracking throughout the entire production process.
- Configured mandatory quality inspection points within the production routing.
- Digitized the NCR and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) workflows.
Case Study: FreshBite Foods
Industry: Food & Beverage
Client Overview: FreshBite Foods is a regional producer of packaged salads and snacks with a short shelf life. Their biggest challenge was aligning production schedules with fluctuating daily demand from grocery chains and managing perishable inventory to minimize waste.
"The AI demand forecasting in ArionERP has been revolutionary. We're now producing closer to actual demand, which has drastically cut our spoilage costs and improved profitability. It’s the fresh perspective our operations needed."
Key Challenges:
- High levels of spoilage due to overproduction.
- Inaccurate demand forecasting based on simple historical averages.
- Difficulty in quickly adjusting production schedules to last-minute order changes.
- Complex recipe (BOM) management with variable ingredient costs.
Our Solution:
We deployed ArionERP with an emphasis on the AI-powered Demand Forecasting module, MRP, and advanced scheduling features.
- Integrated sales data to power the AI forecasting engine for more accurate predictions.
- Implemented a dynamic MRP system that adjusted material needs based on the daily forecast.
- Utilized the visual scheduler to allow for rapid adjustments to the daily production plan.
- Set up recipe management with real-time cost tracking.
Your Path to Production Excellence
We follow a structured, collaborative process to ensure your ERP implementation is a success, delivering value at every stage.
1. Discover & Analyze
We start by deeply understanding your unique production workflows, pain points, and business goals.
2. Configure & Design
We tailor ArionERP to your specific needs, configuring modules and workflows that align perfectly with your operations.
3. Implement & Train
Our experts manage data migration and system setup, followed by comprehensive training for your team to ensure confident adoption.
4. Support & Optimize
We provide ongoing support and strategic guidance to help you continuously improve your processes and maximize your ROI.
Built on a Foundation of Modern, Scalable Technology
ArionERP leverages a robust and flexible technology stack, ensuring reliability, security, and seamless integration with your existing IT landscape.
Hear From Our Valued Partners
"The level of control and visibility ArionERP provides is unparalleled. We've reduced our lead times and can now confidently take on more complex jobs. Their team felt like an extension of our own throughout the entire process."
"As a startup in a regulated industry, we needed a system that was both powerful and affordable. ArionERP delivered. It's scalable, compliant, and the support has been phenomenal. A true partner for growth."
"I used to spend half my day updating spreadsheets. Now, with ArionERP's visual scheduler, I can optimize our entire week's production in a matter of hours. It's freed me up to focus on strategic improvements instead of just fighting fires."
"The AI-driven MRP has been a game-changer for managing our perishable ingredients. Our waste is down, and our fill rates are up. The system paid for itself within the first year just on inventory savings."
"We're a small but growing shop. We were worried an ERP would be too much for us, but ArionERP's team made it accessible. We now have the data to make smarter decisions and compete with much larger companies."
"The integrated quality module is fantastic. We can track issues from the moment they're found to their resolution, all within one system. It has dramatically improved our accountability and product quality."
Frequently Asked Questions
Implementation times vary based on complexity, but our goal is rapid value. Our QuickStart packages for core production planning can have you live in as little as 4-6 weeks. More complex, multi-module implementations typically range from 3-6 months.
Absolutely. Customization is one of our core strengths. While our system comes with best-practice workflows for various manufacturing types, we understand every business is unique. Our team works with you to configure and, if necessary, customize the software to perfectly match your processes.
Yes. ArionERP was specifically designed to bring enterprise-level functionality to the SMB market. We offer flexible pricing models, including a scalable SaaS subscription (ArionERP Cloud) that allows you to start small and grow. Our focus is on providing a solution with a clear and rapid ROI.
We provide comprehensive training tailored to different user roles, from shop floor operators to production planners and management. After go-live, you have access to our dedicated support team via our tiered support packs, ensuring you always have an expert to call on when you need help.
Yes. We believe in a connected factory. ArionERP has a robust API and our implementation team has extensive experience integrating with a wide range of manufacturing technologies, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and other IoT devices to pull real-time production data directly into the ERP.
Ready to Transform Your Production Floor?
Stop letting manual processes and disconnected systems dictate your success. Let's build a smarter, more efficient, and more profitable manufacturing operation together. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our production planning experts today.
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