ERP for Different Industries: How eresource Grew Beyond Manufacturing

Most ERP products start in one industry, and eresource was no exception. It began in manufacturing. Over the years, it grew into one platform that serves many sectors. Today, eresource offers ERP for different industries, from factories to builders, transporters and traders.

In this post, we look at how that journey happened. We also explain what it means for your business.

Where It Started: Manufacturing

In its early years, eresource focused on the manufacturing sector. This makes sense, because ERP itself grew out of material planning tools for factories. Manufacturers relied on eresource for logistics, supply chain and warehouse management.

Clear gains on the shop floor soon followed. As a result, eresource earned a strong name among manufacturers. Even today, manufacturing remains one of its strongest sectors. Learn more about our ERP for discrete manufacturing.

Why Other Industries Needed a Better ERP

Over time, we saw that many other sectors missed out on the benefits of ERP. There were two main reasons. First, most ERP systems cost too much for these firms. Second, few systems matched the way their industry worked.

For example, a builder tracks projects, BOQs and site stock, not production lines. Similarly, a transport firm cares about trips, fuel and drivers. So generic software forced these firms to bend their work to fit the system.

How eresource Built ERP for Different Industries

eresource set out to close this gap. Instead of one generic product, it created an edition for each sector on a shared platform. Today, that platform offers 37 modules and six industry clouds. Each edition comes with its own screens, reports and workflows.

Industries we serve include:

• Engineering goods
• Pharmaceuticals
• Chemicals and fertilizers
• Construction and contracting
• Infrastructure
• Transport and logistics
• Trading and distribution
• Rental and asset hire

As a result, every sector gets the same core benefits, along with a fit for its own needs.

One System Across Departments and Industries

In the past, ERP was a complex tool. Many packages handled only one function, such as accounts or stock. Some covered several functions, but only within one type of business.

eresource took a different path. It links functions across departments, such as sales, purchase, stores and finance. Moreover, it links functions across industries. For instance, a group that runs a factory and a truck fleet can manage both from one system.

How Web-Based ERP Opened Up Access

There was a time when ERP stayed locked inside the IT room. Many staff did not even know their company had one. Others knew it existed but had no idea how it worked.

Web-based ERP changed that. Suddenly, anyone with a browser and a login could use the system. However, many vendors hesitated to rely on the internet. eresource, on the other hand, went fully web-based early on. Today, teams use eresource cloud ERP from any office or site. They also use the mobile ERP app for approvals on the go.

Benefits of One ERP for Different Industries

A platform that serves many sectors brings clear gains:

1. Ready fit: Your edition already matches the way your industry works.
2. Lower cost: One license covers your whole business, with unlimited users.
3. One view for groups: Firms with units in several sectors see all results in one place.
4. Access anywhere: Staff work from the office, plant, site or road.
5. Proven scale: eresource has completed more than 3,000 implementations in over 25 countries.

See eresource ERP for Different Industries in Action

eresource has served growing businesses for over 20 years. To see how our ERP fits your sector, book a free demo. You can also learn more about eresource as an ERP software company.

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