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MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE

Industry-Specific ERP Solutions for Modern Production

IFS Applications delivers a fully integrated, cloud-enabled manufacturing ERP solution designed to:

✔ Connect end-to-end processes from sales to service
✔ Support all production methodologies
✔ Enable smart factory integration

Comprehensive Production Capabilities:

  1. Flexible Manufacturing Support
  • Make-to-Stock (MTS)
  • Make-to-Forecast (MTF)
  • Mixed-Mode Manufacturing
  • Engineer-to-Order (ETO)
  • Configure-to-Order (CTO)
  • Make-to-Order (MTO)
  1. Advanced Technology Integration
    - Seamless connectivity with:
  • MES systems
  • WMS platforms
  • IoT devices (via IFS IoT Business Connector)
    - Real-time production monitoring
  1. Scalable Architecture
    🔹 Modular implementation
    🔹 Gradual capability expansion
    🔹 Future-ready technology foundation

Why Manufacturers Choose IFS:

  • 30% faster order-to-delivery cycles
  • 25% reduction in production waste
  • 100% traceability across operations

For Manufacturing Leaders Seeking:
✓ Digital transformation acceleration
✓ Operational flexibility
✓ Industry 4.0 readiness

*"IFS helped us achieve 99.5% on-time delivery while reducing inventory by 18%."*

Core Competencies


END-TO-END PRODUCTION CONTROL
From Purchase Requisition to Finished Goods - Complete Visibility & Command

IFS Manufacturing Solutions deliver unparalleled control across all production models:

✔ Discrete Manufacturing
✔ Process Manufacturing
✔ Mixed-Mode Operations

COMPLETE PRODUCTION MASTERY

  1. Flexible Production Management
  • Make-to-Stock (MTS) - Optimize inventory levels
  • Make-to-Order (MTO) - Customize with precision
  • Make-to-Forecast (MTF) - Balance demand planning
  • Hybrid Models - Adapt to market changes instantly
  1. Real-Time Operational Intelligence
    Anywhere, Any Device Reporting:
  • Barcode scanners
  • Mobile phones & tablets
  • Operator terminals
    Live Dashboards Tracking:
  • Material movements
  • Quality checkpoints
  • Machine utilization
  1. Full Process Visibility
    🔹Seamless Traceabilityfrom:
  • Purchase orders → Goods receipt
  • Shop floor → Finished goods
    🔹 Integrated Quality Control
    🔹 Closed-Loop Repair Management
  1. Circular Economy Enablement
  • Component Repair Tracking
  • Cost/Revenue Analysis
  • Sustainability Metrics

WHY GLOBAL MANUFACTURERS RELY ON IFS:

  • 40% Faster production cycle times
  • 30% Reduction in material waste
  • 99%+ Accuracy in inventory records

For Operations Directors Needing:
✓ Complete shop floor control
✓ Real-time decision support
✓ Sustainable production practices

*"IFS gives us crystal-clear visibility from raw materials to shipped products - cutting our operational queries by 75%."*


BOOST YOUR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Maximize Productivity & Profitability with Smart Manufacturing Solutions

  1. ELIMINATE DOWNTIME
    Advanced Material Availability- Prevent production stoppages
    ✔ Measurable Efficiency Gains - 15-25% productivity increase
    ✔ Real-Time Inventory Visibility - 99%+ accuracy
  2. CUSTOMER-CENTRIC PRODUCTION
    Integrated Sales Configurator:
  • Tailor products to exact specifications
  • Auto-generate BOMs without manual input
  • Instant price calculations

 Demand-Driven Manufacturing:

  • Reduce bullwhip effect by 40%
  • Improve delivery precision
  1. INTELLIGENT PLANNING
    🔹Smart MRP Capabilities:
  • Dual-mode (traditional & demand-driven)
  • 30% reduction in working capital
  • Supplier collaboration portals

🔹 Capacity Optimization:

  • Finite/infinite scheduling
  • Visual production sequencing
  • 20% lower production costs
  1. VISUAL SCHEDULING
  • Drag-and-drop planning boards
  • Conflict detection alerts
  • Optimized production flows

TANGIBLE RESULTS:
22% Faster order fulfillment
18% Reduction in inventory costs
12% Higher profit margins

For Production Managers Seeking:
✓ Waste reduction

✓ On-time delivery improvement
✓ Working capital optimization

"IFS helped us achieve 98% material availability while reducing inventory by $2.3M annually."


PRECISION FORECASTING, PRICING & SCHEDULING

Achieve Unmatched Accuracy in Production Planning

  1. INTELLIGENT DEMAND PLANNING
    ✔ Eliminate overstocks and shortages with 98% forecast accuracy
    ✔ Compare multiple demand scenarios side-by-side
    ✔ Synchronize sales, production, and inventory plans
  2. OPTIMAL PRICING DECISIONS
    Built-in costing tool for:
  • Accurate "make-or-buy" analysis
  • Instant quote generation
  • Margin optimization

Advanced capabilities:

  • Component-level cost breakdowns
  • Alternative sourcing scenarios
  • Real-time market adjustments
  1. SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
    🔹 Smart material planning that:
  • Automatically calculates requirements
  • Balances capacity constraints
  • Recommends optimal order quantities

🔹 Real-time tracking of:

  • Supplier lead times
  • Inventory turns
  • Critical stock levels
  1. LIVE PRODUCTION INTELLIGENCE
  • Online data capture from shop floor
  • Real-time visibility into:
    ✓ Machine downtime
    ✓ Indirect labor
    ✓ Production bottlenecks
  • Instant exception alerts

PROVEN RESULTS:
30% reduction in forecasting errors
25% decrease in excess inventory
40% faster decision-making

For Operations Excellence Teams:
✓ Demand planners needing precision
✓ Cost accountants requiring accuracy
✓ Production managers wanting real-time control

*"IFS planning tools helped us reduce inventory write-offs by $1.2M in the first year."*


FLAWLESS QUALITY CONTROL FOR ZERO-DEFECT MANUFACTURING

Built-In Quality Management for End-to-End Excellence

  1. COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY ASSURANCE
    ✔ Embedded quality checks at every production stage
    ✔ Customizable control plans for:
  • Incoming materials
  • In-process production
  • Finished goods inspection
  1. ADVANCED PROCESS CONTROL
    Statistical Process Control (SPC) with:
  • Real-time capability indices (Cp/Cpk)
  • Automated control charting
  • Deviation alerts

Complete non-conformance tracking:

  • Machine-specific NCRs
  • Supplier quality issues
  • Customer returns analysis
  1. AUDIT-READY QUALITY SYSTEM
    🔹 Internal/external audit management
    🔹 Full documentation trails for:
  • ISO 9001/13485
  • IATF 16949
  • FDA 21 CFR Part 11
  1. CORRECTIVE ACTION EXCELLENCE
  • Root cause analysis tools
  • CAPA workflows with:
    ✓ Disposition tracking
    ✓ Target completion dates
    ✓ Verification protocols
  • FMEA integration for:
    ✓ Risk prioritization
    ✓ Failure prevention

PROVEN QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS:
60% reduction in defects
50% faster NCR resolution
30% higher customer quality scores

For Quality Leaders Demanding:
✓ Production-floor to boardroom visibility
✓ Regulatory compliance assurance
✓ Continuous improvement frameworks

*"IFS Quality Management helped us achieve 99.97% first-pass yield while reducing quality costs by 40%."*


SUSTAINABILITY ACROSS THE PRODUCT LIFECYCLE

Drive Eco-Efficiency While Meeting Compliance Demands

  1. ECO-FOOTPRINT REDUCTION
    Resource Optimization:
  • Track energy/water consumption by production line
  • Reduce raw material waste by 15-30%
  • Identify carbon hotspots in your value chain

✔ Circular Economy Enablement:

  • Product lifecycle tracking from sourcing to end-of-life
  • Repair/remanufacturing analytics
  • Recycled content monitoring
  1. COMPLIANCE MADE SIMPLE
    Automated reporting for:
  • REACH/ROHS/WEEE directives
  • Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
  • ESG framework requirements

Digital Product Passports:

  • Generate environmental product declarations (EPDs)
  • Share sustainability credentials with stakeholders
  • Comply with upcoming EU Digital Product Passport regulations
  1. SUSTAINABILITY BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
    🔹Real-Time DashboardsShowing:
  • Scope 1/2/3 emissions
  • Waste-to-value ratios
  • Energy efficiency benchmarks

🔹 Scenario Modeling:

  • "What-if" analysis for sustainable alternatives
  • Circular design simulations
  • Low-carbon transition planning

PROVEN IMPACT:
20% lower energy costs
35% reduction in compliance reporting time
40% improvement in ESG ratings

For Sustainability-Focused Organizations:
✓ Manufacturing leaders implementing green initiatives
✓ Compliance teams managing complex regulations
✓ CSR professionals needing verifiable reporting

*"IFS helped us achieve carbon-neutral production while cutting compliance costs by $500K annually."*