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www.us-tech.com The Hidden Costs of Poor ERP Implementation in Manufacturing By Remington Leland, Consultant M
odern manufacturing re- quires synchronized op- erations and immediate
access to reliable data. ERP sys- tems support this by integrating production, inventory, finance, compliance, and other core func- tions. However, implementation missteps — ranging from mis- aligned configurations to insuffi- cient training — can render even the best systems ineffective.
Hidden Expense Up to 60% of ERP function-
ality remains unused in many manufacturing environments due to insufficient training and poor configuration. This under- utilization represents a direct waste of capital investment and impedes return on investment (ROI).
When ERP systems are not
properly implemented, manual workarounds become the norm. Manufacturers frequently report a 15% increase in labor costs linked to redundant tasks and inefficient workflows.
Cetec ERP includes pre-configured tools tailored to the needs of regulated industries.
parallel system usage leads to data inconsistency, manual en- try errors, and increased time
tainty. This results in excess stock, shortages, and supply chain bottlenecks that directly
Roughly 70% of manufactur-
ers continue using spreadsheets and disconnected tracking tools even after ERP deployment. This
spent reconciling records. ERP systems that fail to ac-
curately track inventory and supplier data introduce uncer-
impact production timelines. ERP-driven scheduling is
only effective if the system is cor- rectly set up and trusted by oper- ations staff. Without this, pro- duction delays, bottlenecks, and missed delivery targets become routine.
Disconnected data silos lim-
it leadership’s ability to make timely decisions. When financial and operational data aren’t aligned within a single ERP en- vironment, the agility needed to respond to market shifts is lost.
Strategic Costs Poor ERP architecture often
limits a company’s ability to scale. In fact, 40% of manufac- turers cite ERP system limita- tions as a direct barrier to expan- sion into new markets or facili- ties.
ERP usability is critical to
adoption. Organizations that fail to prioritize user training and change management see adop- tion rates drop by up to 30%, re-
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