- What analytics does ERP software provide?
- ERP analytics covers: Production analytics (OEE, downtime, yield), Quality analytics (defect rates, CAPA effectiveness), Inventory analytics (turns, aging, stockout risk), Financial analytics (P&L, cash flow, working capital), Sales analytics (pipeline, win rate, customer profitability), HR analytics (attrition, productivity, overtime).
- Does PMTechERP have a business intelligence module?
- Yes. PMTechERP BI module includes: 200+ pre-built dashboards, custom dashboard builder, scheduled email reports, mobile dashboards, drill-down from summary to transaction level, cross-module analytics, AI insights, and benchmark comparisons with industry averages.
- What is OEE and how does ERP calculate it?
- OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) = Availability × Performance × Quality. PMTechERP calculates OEE automatically from IoT machine data: machine uptime/downtime (Availability), actual vs planned production rate (Performance), and first-pass yield (Quality). Real-time OEE dashboard per machine, line, and plant.
- How does AI predictive analytics work in ERP?
- PMTechERP AI analytics: (1) Demand forecasting — ML models predict 30-day demand per SKU using historical sales + seasonality, (2) Equipment failure prediction — IoT vibration/temperature data triggers maintenance alerts, (3) Cash flow prediction — AR patterns + payment terms predict 60-day cash position, (4) Quality risk scoring — SPC data predicts batch rejection probability.
- Can ERP replace separate BI tools like Power BI or Tableau?
- For most Indian manufacturers, PMTechERP BI replaces standalone BI tools. PMTechERP BI covers: pre-built manufacturing dashboards, custom report builder, scheduled reports, mobile access, drill-down, and AI insights — included in subscription at no extra cost. Saves ₹5–15 Lakhs/year on BI software.
- What KPIs should manufacturing ERP track?
- Essential manufacturing KPIs in PMTechERP: OEE, OTIF (On-Time In-Full), First-Pass Yield, Inventory Turns, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), Cash Conversion Cycle, Material Cost Variance, Labour Efficiency, Customer Complaint Rate, Scrap Rate, Machine Utilization, and Employee Productivity.
- Can ERP analytics work on mobile?
- Yes. PMTechERP mobile analytics: Native iOS and Android apps with full dashboard access. Offline dashboard mode for factory floor with poor connectivity. Real-time alerts via push notification and WhatsApp. Voice queries (ask ERP questions in plain English/Hindi) powered by AI.
- How does ERP analytics help in reducing manufacturing costs?
- ERP analytics cost reduction: (1) OEE analysis identifies ₹5–20 Lakh/month production loss, (2) Inventory aging identifies ₹10–50 Lakh slow-moving stock, (3) Supplier analytics identifies 15–25% price reduction opportunity, (4) Labour efficiency analysis identifies ₹3–10 Lakh overtime savings, (5) Quality analytics reduces ₹2–15 Lakh rejection costs.
- What is management dashboard in ERP?
- PMTechERP management dashboard: Single-screen executive view with 20+ KPIs — today's production vs plan, today's revenue vs target, quality rejection rate, cash balance, overdue receivables, pending orders, top customer performance, and plant-wise P&L. Updates every 5 minutes. Access on mobile.
- Does PMTechERP integrate with Excel for reporting?
- Yes. PMTechERP Excel integration: Direct export of any report to Excel with formatting, Excel live connection to PMTechERP data via Power Query, scheduled Excel report emails, and Excel template mapping for custom report formats. 90% of PMTechERP reports available in Excel format.