ERP Solutions for Distributors and Manufacturers
Rubber Tree Systems is a suite of software solutions designed to optimize and streamline a manufacturer's or distributor’s use of their ERP System. We integrate with over 21 ERP systems and make it easy to integrate sales data, run business intelligence reporting, and even optimize your inventory sales all within our integrations, creating ground truth for your business and serving as one of your critical ERP solutions.
How we integrate with your ERP
Companies often face limitations with ERP platforms, like fragmented data, isolated sales pipelines, and difficulty generating reports. Often, ERPs lack strong sales tools and CRM features. Many businesses need software tailored for industrial distribution or manufacturing.
Integrating your sales platform with ERP solutions like Rubber Tree Systems eliminates redundancies, optimizes inventory, and streamlines production planning. Rubber Tree Systems enhances ERP systems by simplifying data reporting and offering robust tools not ordinary found in most ERP platforms.
- CRM functionality
- Sales dashboards
- Pipeline management and sales performance
- Quick access to customer or inventory data
- Built for all users to easily access
- Simplify SQL reporting from your ERP
- Expand inventory and sales territory
More about ERPs
What is an ERP system?
ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. An ERP solution is essentially a suite of integrated applications that a company uses to collect, store, manage, and interpret data from their various business activities. Think of it as the Swiss Army knife of business management software—handling everything from accounting and inventory management to human resources and customer relationship management.
So, why is this important? ERP systems help businesses large or small streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance productivity. Instead of juggling multiple software tools and databases, you can have a single system that gives you a panoramic view of your business operations.
Types of ERP systems
The 4 Types of ERP systems:
There are various types of ERP systems designed to meet different organizational needs. Here are the four main types:
1. On-Premise ERP: This is installed locally on a company’s own servers and hardware.
2. Cloud-Based ERP: Hosted on the vendor’s servers and accessed via a web browser.
3. Hybrid ERP: Combines on-premise and cloud-based ERP functionalities.
4. Industry-Specific ERP: Tailored to meet the needs of industries such as manufacturing, distribution, retail, healthcare, etc.
Knowing the different types of ERP systems helps businesses choose the one that best fits their business needs and infrastructure. Each type has its pros and cons, and the right choice can save you time, money, and resources in the long run.
What is an example of how an ERP is used?
Imagine a large distribution company that sells parts for commercial HVAC installation. They need to manage everything from parts procurement to inventory management, quality assurance, sales, and distribution. An ERP system like Prophet21 or Trulinx allows them to integrate all these functions into one platform. This means that when a sales order is placed, the system automatically updates inventory, schedules production, and arranges shipping, without any manual intervention.
What is the Most Common ERP System?
The most common ERP systems used for industrial distributors and manufacturers today include Epicor Prophet 21, Trulinx, Infor, SAGE, and Microsoft Dynamics.