You're a discrete manufacturer who knows that success requires the ability to manage complex global manufacturing and sourcing networks better than the competition. You also know that in order to stay ahead of your competitors you need a low-cost, low-risk way to upgrade your enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution as your business requirements change. 

The ERP Discrete iEnterprise solution, designed for use on the IBM System i hardware platform, will help you make the grade in the global marketplace today and in the future. With ERP Discrete iEnterprise, you can:

• Adapt your ERP solution at a fraction of the cost of other systems with virtually no risk. 
• Improve profitability and reduce margin pressures.
• Integrate end-to-end supply chains.
• Manage customer relationships for longevity and profitability.
• Optimize global manufacturing and sourcing networks. 

ERP Discrete iEnterprise gives you the advantages of leading-edge technologies like service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Java, and the low cost benefit of the IBM System i platform. You get capabilities for: 

• Release transparency so that after you modify part of the solution you never have to review or change it again.
• Personalization, integration, and modification of the solution up to 10 times faster than other solutions. 
• Lean manufacturing in order-based and schedule-based production.
• Managing a wide range of fulfillment models, including engineer-to-order, configure-to-order, assemble-to-order, make-to-stock, project/contract manufacturing, and the unique requirements of the automotive supply chain.

The result: You have an enterprise software solution capable of helping you achieve highly efficient manufacturing processes, integrate an end-to-end supply chain, and leverage leading technologies to control upgrade costs and minimize risk.