Manufacturing Features and Functions
As with fulfillment, The bulk of manufacturing functionality is traditionally done by ERP systems. However, the important supplier-facing processes of quality and ECO management may be done outside of the ERP system as part of an SRM suite.
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Quality
In the context of SRM systems, quality focuses primarily on supporting the certification process for components, as well as managing the corrective action process. In addition, reporting on defects in the field.
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Engineering Change Order (ECO) Management
ECO (engineering change orders) management systems should help analyze the impact of the change across the organization (for example, manufacturing, sourcing, engineering, field support, etc.) and with your supply base. This includes both analysis tools (e.g. for analyzing and quantifying the cost impact) and the infrastructure to route the ECO around the organization for approval. A key part of this is obtaining commitments from suppliers. Once approved, the system should help in executing, recording, and auditing results of ECOs.
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Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Features and Functions
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