Manufacturing industries are those that engage in the transformation of goods, materials or substances into new products. The transformational process can be physical, chemical or mechanical. Manufacturers often have plants, mills or factories that produce goods for public consumption. Machines and equipment are typically used in the process of manufacturing. Although, in some cases, goods can be manufactured by hand. An example of this would be baked goods, handcrafted jewelry, other handicrafts and art.
Features
Bill of Materials (BOM) is the complete list of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies required to produce a finished product, including their exact quantities. Routing defines the step-by-step process of how that product is made — the operations, machines, and time needed at each stage.
Together, BOM and Routing allow SAP Business One to plan materials accurately, schedule production efficiently, calculate true production costs, and ensure products are manufactured consistently and on time.
Improve visibility and control over stock across all warehouses and production lines. SAP Business One enables real-time tracking of inventory levels, automated replenishment, batch and serial number management, and accurate demand forecasting. This ensures the right products and materials are always available, reduces carrying costs, and prevents stockouts or overstocking.
MPS helps you plan what products need to be manufactured, in what quantities, and when they should be completed. By using sales forecasts, current orders, and inventory levels, SAP Business One ensures production aligns with demand. This reduces delays, prevents overproduction, and improves delivery reliability.
MRP ensures you always have the right materials available at the right time. SAP Business One analyzes current stock, open purchase orders, and production needs to automatically suggest what to buy, when to buy it, and in what quantities. This minimizes production delays, reduces excess inventory, and streamlines the entire procurement process.
CRP helps you understand whether your production resources—such as machines, labor, and work centers—can meet planned manufacturing demand. SAP Business One highlights capacity overloads or idle time, enabling better scheduling, resource allocation, and overall factory efficiency.
APS enhances production planning accuracy by considering real-time material availability, machine capacity, and labor resources. SAP Business One helps optimize schedules, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure on-time production — even in complex and rapidly changing manufacturing environments.
SAP Business One provides complete control over the entire manufacturing process — from work order creation and material issue to tracking progress and recording finished goods. This ensures accurate production execution, improved visibility on shop floor activities, and better coordination between planning and operations.