TOP 5 ERP SOFTWARE FOR PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT IN VIETNAM

Many businesses, especially in the manufacturing sector, face significant challenges in finding and selecting reputable consulting and implementation firms for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions, also known as ERP enterprise management software, that can guarantee the successful implementation of ERP software for manufacturing management; ERP for packaging; ERP for plastic packaging; ERP for paper packaging; ERP for cardboard packaging; ERP for wood and furniture; ERP for textiles; ERP for mechanical engineering; ERP for processing, etc. In reality, the success rate of ERP project implementations for manufacturing companies in Vietnam is very low. We categorize unsuccessful ERP projects into three types as follows:

-  Complete failure: The business loses money (licensing fees & consulting fees according to the project implementation phase) without being able to use any software modules, and also cannot recover the money from the ERP consulting and implementation company.

-  Partial application: Businesses can only use basic software modules such as CRM & Sales – Purchasing – Inventory – HR - Accounting & Finance – Tax. Software modules serving production such as Planning (MRP, MDS, MPS…) & Production Management; Costing cannot run because the software does not meet the actual needs of production management.

-  Nearly complete implementation: The business has fully implemented all software modules (as per the signed contract). However, usage still feels forced, and users are dissatisfied, for example, processes are not truly aligned with reality; the software lacks features; reports are missing or inadequate… The ERP implementation unit refuses to customize, quotes excessively high customization costs, or is unable to customize according to customer needs!

With over two decades of experience in consulting on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and digital transformation solutions for numerous large Vietnamese companies in general, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions in particular, we have focused on researching, developing, consulting, and implementing specialized manufacturing ERP systems (manufacturing ERP software; manufacturing ERP; packaging ERP; plastic packaging ERP; paper packaging ERP; cardboard packaging ERP ; wood and furniture ERP; textile ERP ; mechanical ERP ; processing ERP , etc.) for businesses in industrial parks and export processing zones across Vietnam.

Consulting and implementing ERP for businesses is very difficult, and implementing ERP software for manufacturing management; ERP for packaging; ERP for plastic packaging; ERP for paper packaging; ERP for cardboard packaging; ERP for wood and furniture; ERP for textiles; ERP for mechanical engineering; ERP for processing … is even more challenging. In reality, the success rate of ERP consulting and implementation projects for manufacturing companies in Vietnam is not high due to several reasons. In this section , we will briefly outline three main reasons as follows:

-   First: foreign ERP systems are too standardized and precise to be customized to the specific management needs of Vietnamese businesses. On the other hand, if they agree to customization, the cost is too high, and customers may not have the budget to afford it.

-   Second: Domestic ERP systems are often developed from existing software for sales management, accounting, purchasing, inventory, etc., and then expanded with modules such as Production Planning and Production Management. However, due to a lack of experience in analysis and design (especially databases), these modules often fail to run because they do not meet the actual production management requirements of the factory.

-   Third: The ERP consulting and implementation team lacks practical experience in managing factory production in general and specific industries in particular. They are, more accurately, ERP implementation specialists, not management consultants, so they only know how to implement systems according to the requirements and management needs of end-users. These systems often have a narrow, localized, and non-global, long-term perspective. These ERP systems typically only run for 1-2 years before becoming cumbersome, slow, and unable to handle new situations, and may even become unsuitable for further adjustment or development. Businesses will find themselves in a dilemma: "It's a pity to abandon them, but keeping them is a burden!"

Based on years of practical experience in consulting and implementing ERP software for manufacturing management; ERP for packaging; ERP for plastic packaging; ERP for paper packaging; ERP for cardboard packaging; ERP for wood and furniture; ERP for textiles; ERP for mechanical engineering; ERP for processing, etc., we propose the following Top 5 ERP software for manufacturing management leading the ERP market in Vietnam:

1. SAP software: This is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system provided by SAP SE, a German company. Founded in 1972, SAP SE is a leading global company specializing in ERP software research, development, and consulting, with average annual revenue exceeding $30 billion in recent years. Approximately 90% of Fortune 500 corporations, including Apple, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Walmart, and P&G, use SAP ERP systems.

    Main features: 

• Financial and accounting management:  Assisting businesses in managing financial transactions, planning, and reporting financial results. 
• Human Resources Management:  Assisting with employee management, payroll, recruitment, and training. 
• Sales and Customer Relationship Management (CRM):  Optimizing sales and customer service processes. 
• Supply chain management:  Includes warehouse management, transportation, and other logistics operations. 
• Production management:  Helps in planning and controlling the production process. 

    Main versions:

• SAP Business One : Suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. 
• SAP S/4HANA : SAP's leading ERP version, built on the SAP HANA in-memory data platform, supports advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).

2. Oracle Software: This is a product of Oracle Software Company, a multinational American technology corporation, famous for its Oracle Database software and cloud computing solutions, as   well as enterprise software such as ERP, CRM, and SCM. The company was founded in 1977 with its first product being a database management system using SQL. Oracle's total revenue in 2024 was $53.4 billion, of which ERP revenue reached $8.7 billion, accounting for 6.63% of the global ERP market share.

Main products and services:

• Database software:  Oracle is best known for Oracle Database, a database management system widely used in industries with large amounts of data, requiring fast computation and retrieval but also extremely high security, such as banking, finance, e-commerce, and large-scale management applications.
• Cloud services:  The company provides cloud computing solutions, including IaaS  (Infrastructure as a Service) and SaaS  (Software as a Service). 
• Enterprise application software:  Oracle offers a suite of software products for businesses, including:

-    ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning):  Enterprise resource planning management.

-    HCM (Human Capital Management):  Human resource management. 

-    CRM (Customer Relationship Management):  Managing customer relationships. 

-    SCM (Supply Chain Management):  Supply chain management. 

3. Epicor Software: Epicor Software Corporation is a global software company headquartered in Austin , Texas, USA, established in 1972. The corporation specializes in developing industry-specific software solutions including ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), MES (Manufacturing Execution System), SCM (Supply Chain Management), and CRM. Their products primarily serve medium to large-scale manufacturing, distribution, retail, and service businesses.

The majority of Epicor customers in Vietnam are foreign-invested enterprises (FDI from the US, Europe, Japan, and Taiwan) or large domestic manufacturers specializing in export processing. This group of businesses requires stringent international management standards but demands a more reasonable investment cost compared to SAP S/4HANA.

The number of businesses operating Epicor in Vietnam is estimated to be between 150 and over 200 (mostly FDI businesses).

4. Infor ERP Software: Infor ERP is an enterprise resource planning software system from the Infor Group (headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA), currently a wholly owned subsidiary of the giant industrial conglomerate Koch Industries . With over 60,000 customers in more than 175 countries, Infor is ranked among the world's largest ERP software providers.

In Vietnam, Infor ERP is among the most popular international ERP solutions for FDI enterprises and large export manufacturing plants (especially in the textile, footwear, mechanical engineering, electronics, and food sectors).

5. Expert ERP Software: This is a product of GMC Software Solutions Joint Stock Company, established in 2007, specializing in research, development, consulting, and implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions (ERP for manufacturing management; ERP for production management; ERP for packaging; ERP for plastic packaging; ERP for paper packaging; ERP for cardboard packaging; ERP for wood and furniture; ERP for textiles; ERP for mechanical engineering; ERP for processing, etc.) for manufacturing businesses such as: Packaging & Printing; Wood & Furniture; Textiles; Paint & Ink; Mechanical Engineering; Food Processing… Expert ERP, a comprehensive management software for manufacturing industries, has been successfully implemented for many large Vietnamese and FDI manufacturing companies with factories in industrial parks and export processing zones.

ExpertERP software is built on a world-standard ERP platform but offers flexibility and rapid customization capabilities, making it suitable for the specific manufacturing and business environment in Vietnam. Currently, GMC has successfully implemented Expert ERP software integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), robotics, and RFID chip labels on a mobile app platform. This allows employees to work easily and management to oversee the entire company using mobile devices, following the " Smart Factory " model .

If your company needs to find a reputable consulting and implementation partner for ERP software in manufacturing management ; ERP for packaging ; ERP for plastic packaging; ERP for paper packaging; ERP for cardboard packaging; ERP for wood and furniture; ERP for textiles; ERP for mechanical engineering; ERP for processing … with a team of experienced experts who have successfully implemented solutions for many manufacturing companies such as: Unilever; PTSC M&C; StarPrint; S&K; MM; UniLab; Glopaco; Aplas; Dai Thanh Furniture; Le Tran Furniture; TKMB Group; Khang Viet & Dy Khang; Wilmar CLV; Steel Builder… please do not hesitate to contact us using the information below:

GMC Software Solutions Joint Stock Company 

Address: 23 C2 Street, Tay Thanh Ward , Ho Chi Minh City 

Tel: 028 6660 3006 

Mobile: 0918 050 964 

Email: Nghia.tran@experterp.vn  

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