EXPERT SPEAK takes time and expertise, shaping a generic ERP into a manufacturing-ready platform requires developers, consultants and plenty of trial and error. The longer it takes, the more momentum is lost – and the further behind competitors you may fall.
2. Shallow Manufacturing Capabilities
Even if you manage to assemble a working vehicle, you may find that key components are missing. You’ ve got a frame and wheels, but no suspension system or air conditioning. That’ s the experience many manufacturers have with open-source ERP when they reach the shop floor.
Core modules like scheduling, quality control, production monitoring and maintenance are either overly simplistic or absent entirely. As a result, manufacturers are forced to bolt on additional tools or write bespoke code – much like trying to retrofit a car with critical systems it was never designed to support. And even then, performance may remain patchy and inconsistent.
3. Integration Becomes a Maze
Now imagine trying to hook up your DIY car to a smart traffic system, fuel sensors or a self-parking garage. It might be possible, but you’ ll need to engineer those connections yourself. The same is true for integrating open-source ERP with the array of industrial
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