Older systems may not allow the flexibility needed

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 is built on the solid foundation of Microsoft business systems.  The same people who deliver exceptional office applications like MS Excel and Word, design the role-tailored user experience of AX 2012.  Streamline Systems found that AX 2012 enables ETO manufacturers’ IT team to leverage existing investments in Microsoft infrastructure, database and application technologies.  AX 2012 is the most agile and flexible ERP system on the market today.Streamline Systems recently announced that a significant number of ETO (engineer-to-order) manufacturers have concluded that it is time to change their ERP solution.

  These one-of-a-kind manufacturers have outgrown their old ERP system or it no longer keeps pace with the changes of the business.  Older ERP systems are not designed to stretch and fit forever.  ERP systems built on older or proprietary databases make it difficult to adapt to change or get good information out on a timely basis.   ERP systems designed for a unique niche industry, like ETO, can limit the ability to adapt to changes in the market or business.  It is possible that one-size-fits-all no longer fits ETO companies. New technologies provide more options for aluminum worm gear reducer the ETO organization.  The ability to tailor or mold the system to the business can provide significant value.  Streamlining business processes or implementing a unique process that better serves the market can mean lower operating costs or increased customer service.

  Older systems may not allow the flexibility needed.Over the past five years more manufacturers are combining repetitive product manufacturing with custom unique manufacturing.  Whether ETO, engineer-to-order, BTO, build-to-order, ATO, assemble-to-order, there is a need for higher margin products and processes.  From blogs to industry analysis whitepapers to the leading ETO Twitter conversation, Streamline Systems is leading the conversation.The Streamline Systems’ ETO blog has quickly become the leading source of information about how              AX 2012 serves engineer-to-order manufacturers.  This content rich conversation is found at