Understanding Operations Management In an ERP System

Along with the financial module perhaps the otherat a moment’s notice which vendor provided
most important module in an ERP which forms theyou with a product, and which customer took
core of the system is the operations module. Thedelivery of a specific batch. 
operations module comprises of the followingLot Tracking gives you the power and flexibility to
elements.comply with regulatory requirements and to provide
Purchase Ordersbetter service for your customers and internal
The Purchase Orders module provides aoperations staff. 
comprehensive, fully integrated purchasing system.Lot Tracking helps you manage such important
You can combine multiple purchase orders on a singleinformation as source, expiration date, lot, and batch
receipt and multiple receipts on a single invoice. Thequarantine, as well as additions and maintenance. It is
Shippable Backorder report helps identify orders thatthe ideal addition for clients in industries where lot and
can be completed based on recent Inventoryexpiration tracking is crucial.
Receipts.- Full integration with Order Entry, Inventory Control,
Order Entryand Purchase Orders.
The Order Entry module allows you to enter orders- Flexible allocation/generation of lot numbers during
and sales returns and print invoices, credit notes,PO receipt and order entry.
order confirmations, picking slips, and shipping labels.- Full transaction history, through your organization,
You can track transaction details and salesincluding purchases and sales inquiry.
information on-screen and in printed reports. Order- Comprehensive set-up options for comprehensive
Entry integrates fully with Inventory Control andlot inventory management.
Accounts Receivable, so you always know yourSerialized Inventory
inventory levels and the status of your customerSerialized Inventory adds the power of serialized
accounts.inventory management to your Inventory Control,
Inventory ControlOrder Entry, and Purchase Orders modules.
Inventory Control is a complete multi-location- Full integration with Order Entry, Inventory Control,
inventory management system that keeps track ofand Purchase Orders.
stock levels and processes inventory receipts,- Flexible allocation and generation of serial numbers
shipments, returns, and adjustments. Inventoryduring purchase order receipt and order entry,
Control includes extensive screen inquiry andproviding a single point of serial number entry
reporting functions to give you the detailed, currentmaintenance.
information crucial for effective inventory- Full transaction history.
management.- Comprehensive setup options for complete
Lot Trackingserialized inventory control.
Lot Tracking traces lots back to your vendors, orThis is the ideal complement for Sage Accpac
down to your clients, making this otherwisecustomers using the Inventory Control, Order Entry,
time-consuming task a snap. and Purchase Orders modules. With Serialized
Industries as diverse as pharmaceutical, foodInventory, you can track your serial numbers from
products, and plastics all require thorough inventoryPurchase Orders to Inventory Control to Order Entry
management – including the ability to determineand historical inquiry – with complete integration.