What it is

You may be running a large and complex mixed-mode manufacturing operation, or a similarly sized distribution company. Regardless, one thing is clear. You can't be successful without an enterprise resource planning solution that helps you automate core processes to save time and money, and reduce risk.

With Infor System21 and the IBM System i platform, you can optimize every aspect of your complex mixed-mode or distribution business. Infor System21 helps apparel, food and beverage, automotive, electronics, industrial equipment, and general manufacturing and distribution companies:

• Improve profits and reduce margin pressures.
• Manage highly customized products.
• Address the challenges of manufacturing and sourcing in low-cost countries.
• Manage a complex supply chain to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Achieve a low total cost of ownership.

What it does

Infor System21 delivers the manufacturing, financial management, procurement, customer service, logistics, and after-sales service management capabilities you need to:

• Automate key manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement accurate production plans.
• Respond with speed to changing requirements.
• Compete globally.
• Manage by exception.
• Reduce administrative costs.

The result: Your core business processes function at high levels of efficiency despite the complex challenges you face.

What it means

You'll have the power to:

• Increase efficiency in design, sourcing, manufacturing, outsourced manufacturing, sales, merchandising, accounts, and business reporting.
• Substantially reduce time to market.
• Improve the coordination of shipments, orders, and deliveries.
• Manage the complexity of your product lines and supply chains for sustained business success.
• Scale from a few users to thousands of users.
• Monitor, control, and optimize all your business processes.
• Make more strategic decisions, because you'll get business information that is timely, accurate, and comprehensive.

Join forward-thinking manufacturing and distribution companies in the apparel, food and beverage, automotive, electronics, and industrial equipment industries that are dramatically improving their business performance with Infor System21.