Production planning
& machine capacity
Review job priorities, actual run time, machine capacity and mold availability.
PLASTIC INJECTION MANUFACTURING
ERP for
Plastic Injection
Connect planning, materials, scrap and costing requirements with an Epicor ERP design suited to your factory.
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Plastic Injection
Industry Overview
Start by mapping your products, machines, molds and production records. Review how your factory receives and consumes materials, records scrap and delivers finished goods so each stage has a clear information handoff.
KEY CHALLENGES
Key questions for your injection molding operation
Production planning
Material control
& scrap
Reconcile material issues, good output and scrap using consistent units.
Mold management
& changeovers
Identify mold records and setup time that affect the production plan.
Production cost
& decision data
Define the source of material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs.
HOW EPICOR SUPPORTS THIS INDUSTRY
Connecting your processes with ERP design
- 01
Demand & Sales
Connect demand to planning
- 02
MRP & Planning
Review materials and capacity
- 03
Production Control
Design production reporting
- 04
Inventory & Traceability
Define inventory tracking needs
- 05
Cost Visibility
Connect records for cost analysis
Epicor describes scheduling, materials and costing capabilities for Rubber & Plastics. Advanced MES and tooling requirements need a separate product, module and scope review. Epicor: Rubber & Plastics ↗
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Illustrative injection molding process
1. Raw MaterialReceive and issue material
2. Mold SetupPrepare molds and equipment
3. InjectionRecord output and scrap
4. Quality CheckCheck your quality requirements
5. Warehouse / DeliveryStore and deliver
A discussion framework; confirm each factory’s actual process and control points.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Questions to start the discussion
What information should we prepare?
Gather item and material lists, mold records, production steps, standard times and examples of receipt, issue and production records. Review completeness with the project team.
What should a scrap review cover?
Agree where scrap is recorded, the units, reasons and responsible roles before configuring the system. Results depend on the operating process as well as the software.
Are mold tracking and MES included?
Review requirements, product edition and modules separately; these are not assumed to be included in every ERP project.
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Discuss your injection molding requirements
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