Empowering Manufacturing Excellence with Modern ERP Solutions from Crestwood Associates

The manufacturing industry is at a crossroads. Rising customer expectations, increased competition, global supply chain challenges, and rapid technological advancements are reshaping how manufacturers operate. In this dynamic environment, efficiency, visibility, and adaptability are no longer luxuries—they are necessities.

To remain competitive and profitable, manufacturers must adopt technologies that enhance operations and decision-making. This is where Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems come into play—and Crestwood Associates is helping manufacturers lead the way with modern ERP solutions tailored to their unique challenges.

Why Manufacturers Need ERP to Stay Competitive

ERP software unifies essential business processes into a single platform—connecting inventory, production, procurement, sales, finance, and more. For manufacturers, this integration streamlines workflows, reduces manual errors, and provides real-time visibility into operations.

Without ERP, manufacturers face issues such as:

• Disconnected systems and data silos
• Inaccurate demand forecasting
• Delays in order fulfillment
• Difficulty managing complex supply chains
• Poor inventory control
• Inconsistent quality and compliance tracking

In contrast, a modern ERP system centralizes data and provides tools to optimize planning, improve resource allocation, and deliver accurate insights—so manufacturers can make better decisions, faster.

Crestwood: Your Strategic ERP Partner for Manufacturing

Crestwood Associates is a trusted ERP implementation partner with deep experience in manufacturing. With a consultative approach, Crestwood helps manufacturers modernize their operations using cloud ERP solutions like Acumatica and Microsoft Dynamics—platforms known for their flexibility, scalability, and ease of use.

From discrete to process manufacturing, Crestwood offers industry-specific ERP capabilities that simplify complexity and support growth. Their team understands the unique requirements of make-to-order (MTO), make-to-stock (MTS), engineer-to-order (ETO), and configure-to-order (CTO) manufacturing environments.

Key ERP Capabilities Crestwood Offers Manufacturers

1. Production and Shop Floor Management

Track work orders, bill of materials (BOM), routing, labor, and machine utilization in real time. With Crestwood’s ERP solutions, manufacturers can optimize production planning, reduce downtime, and ensure better on-time delivery.

Features include:

• Work order creation and scheduling
• Capacity planning and resource allocation
• Real-time shop floor tracking
• Quality checks and production reporting

2. Inventory and Warehouse Management

Gain full control over raw materials, finished goods, and inventory movements. Crestwood-enabled ERP systems support multi-warehouse management, barcode scanning, lot and serial tracking, and reorder automation.

This leads to:

• Better inventory accuracy
• Reduced stockouts and overstocking
• Faster picking, packing, and shipping

3. Supply Chain and Procurement Automation

Modern ERP helps manufacturers manage suppliers, automate purchase orders, and track lead times—all within a single interface. Crestwood ensures integration with your vendor ecosystem for improved planning and responsiveness.

Benefits include:

• Streamlined procurement processes
• Improved vendor performance tracking
• Enhanced material planning and cost control

4. Financial Management

From accounts payable and receivable to general ledger and fixed assets, Crestwood’s ERP solutions include robust financial tools fully integrated with manufacturing operations.

Manufacturers gain:

• Real-time financial reporting
• Job costing and profitability analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting tools
• Better cash flow visibility

5. Sales and Customer Management

Crestwood ERP systems empower your sales team with real-time product availability, pricing, and customer data. Integration with CRM tools ensures seamless quote-to-order processes and better customer service.

Key outcomes:

• Faster order processing
• Accurate quotes and pricing
• Customer satisfaction through better fulfillment

6. Analytics and Business Intelligence

Make smarter decisions with built-in dashboards, KPIs, and real-time reporting. Crestwood customizes reports and visualizations so decision-makers can monitor performance across production, finance, inventory, and sales.

Why Manufacturers Choose Crestwood Associates

Crestwood is more than just a technology provider—it’s a long-term partner dedicated to your success. Their team of consultants, developers, and ERP specialists work closely with manufacturers to:

• Understand business processes and pain points
• Customize ERP functionality to meet operational needs
• Provide training and ongoing support
• Ensure successful implementation with minimal disruption

Whether you're moving from legacy systems or upgrading from entry-level accounting software, Crestwood ensures a smooth transition with proven implementation methodologies.

Acumatica and Microsoft Dynamics: Powerful ERP Platforms for Manufacturing

Crestwood specializes in two leading ERP platforms for manufacturers:

✅ Acumatica Manufacturing Edition

A flexible, cloud-native ERP designed for growing manufacturers. It offers:

• Real-time visibility into operations
• Scalable modules for production, inventory, and finance
• Access from any device, anywhere
• Unlimited users—no per-seat licensing

✅ Microsoft Dynamics GP and Business Central

Ideal for manufacturers needing tight integration with Microsoft tools. Dynamics offers:

• Strong financial and supply chain capabilities
• Customizable workflows
• Deep integration with Microsoft 365 and Power BI

Crestwood helps you evaluate and choose the right ERP system based on your business size, industry focus, and growth trajectory.