Production Planning

OneBusiness ERP – Production Planning Module
Efficient production planning is the backbone of any manufacturing operation. The Production Planning module in OneBusiness ERP empowers organizations to orchestrate their entire manufacturing lifecycle—from demand forecasting and material planning to shop floor execution and performance analytics—with precision, agility, and intelligence.
🏭 Streamlined Planning for Complex Operations
OneBusiness ERP’s Production Planning module is designed to handle the intricacies of modern manufacturing environments. Whether you’re managing discrete, process, or hybrid production models, the system offers a unified framework to plan, schedule, and monitor production activities across multiple plants and work centers.
• Multi-level BOM Integration: Automatically explode bills of materials (BOMs) to determine exact component requirements, ensuring accurate planning and inventory alignment.
• Routing and Work Center Management: Define detailed routing steps and assign operations to specific work centers, optimizing resource utilization and minimizing bottlenecks.
• Capacity Planning: Evaluate available capacity against planned workloads to avoid overcommitment and underutilization.
📦 Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Made Smarter
At the heart of the module lies a robust MRP engine that synchronizes demand signals with supply capabilities. It dynamically calculates material needs based on sales orders, forecasts, and inventory levels, generating actionable procurement and production proposals.
• Real-time Inventory Visibility: Gain instant insight into stock levels, reserved quantities, and replenishment timelines.
• Lead Time Optimization: Factor in supplier lead times, production cycle durations, and transit delays to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Exception Handling: Automatically flag shortages, delays, or excesses, enabling planners to take corrective action before disruptions occur.
📊 Demand Forecasting and Scenario Simulation
OneBusiness ERP integrates AI/ML-driven forecasting tools to help manufacturers anticipate demand fluctuations and plan accordingly. Historical data, seasonal trends, and external variables are analyzed to generate reliable forecasts that feed directly into the planning engine.
• What-If Analysis: Simulate multiple production scenarios to evaluate the impact of changes in demand, capacity, or supply chain constraints.
• Forecast Accuracy Tracking: Monitor forecast performance over time and refine models for continuous improvement.
🛠️ Shop Floor Execution and Monitoring
The module bridges the gap between planning and execution by providing real-time visibility into shop floor activities. Operators can access digital work orders, report progress, and record consumption directly from the interface, ensuring accurate and timely data capture.
• Work Order Management: Create, release, and track production orders with full traceability.
• Production Tracking: Monitor actual vs. planned output, downtime, and scrap rates to identify inefficiencies.
• Quality Control Integration: Embed quality checks within production workflows to ensure compliance and reduce rework.
🔐 Integrated with Inventory, Procurement, and Finance
Production Planning in OneBusiness ERP doesn’t operate in isolation. It’s tightly integrated with other core modules—Inventory, Procurement, and Finance—creating a seamless flow of data and eliminating silos.
• Automatic Purchase Requisitions: Trigger procurement actions based on material shortages detected during planning.
• Costing and Valuation: Capture production costs in real time, including labor, overhead, and material consumption, for accurate financial reporting.
• Inventory Synchronization: Update stock levels automatically upon production completion or consumption.
🚀 Benefits at a Glance
• Improved On-Time Delivery: Align production schedules with customer demand and resource availability.
• Reduced Inventory Holding Costs: Plan with precision to avoid excess stock and minimize waste.
• Enhanced Resource Utilization: Optimize machine and labor usage through intelligent scheduling.
• Greater Agility: Respond swiftly to changes in demand, supply disruptions, or production constraints.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage analytics and AI to continuously refine planning strategies.
🔧 Tailored for Your Industry
Whether you’re in automotive, electronics, food processing, or industrial machinery, OneBusiness ERP’s Production Planning module adapts to your unique workflows and compliance requirements. Its configurable architecture allows for custom rules, KPIs, and reporting formats to match your operational style.

Ready to transform your production planning from reactive to proactive? Discover how OneBusiness ERP can help you build a smarter, leaner, and more resilient manufacturing operation.