Smarter Manufacturing, Better Results
Join 900+ manufacturers who've achieved 99% production accuracy, 40% cost reduction, and complete shop floor visibility with SAP Business One on AWS.
Common Problems Holding Manufacturers Back
Production Planning Chaos
Manual scheduling causing delays, bottlenecks, and inefficient resource utilisation
Inventory Blind Spots
Stock-outs halting production while excess materials tie up working capital
Quality Control Gaps
Inconsistent quality tracking and compliance issues across production batches
True Cost Unknown
Unable to accurately track actual production costs per item until after completion
Optimise Resources & Scheduling
Streamline production planning with automated scheduling, resource allocation, and real-time capacity visibility.
Automated production order scheduling based on demand
Real-time capacity planning and machine utilisation
Material availability checking before order release
Work order routing and operation sequencing
Production dashboards with KPI tracking
Quality Control Built Into Every Process
Maintain perfect quality and regulatory compliance from raw materials to finished goods.
Complete batch and serial number traceability
Quality inspections at every production stage
FDA CFR 21 Part 11 compliance for pharmaceuticals
Non-conformance tracking and corrective actions
Electronic documentation and audit trails
True Production Cost Visibility
Know your real costs at batch level - materials, labour, machines, and overheads - for accurate pricing and profitability.
Actual vs standard cost variance analysis
Labour time tracking per production order
Machine hour costing and utilisation
Overhead allocation by cost centre
Gross margin analysis by product and customer
Why 900+ Manufacturers Trust SAP Business One
Complete Production Control
Plan, schedule, and monitor in real-time
Manage every aspect of manufacturing from planning to delivery with production dashboards, shop floor visibility, and automated workflows.
Real-Time Analytics
Data-driven manufacturing decisions
Instant visibility into production performance, costs, quality metrics, and KPIs for confident, informed decision-making across operations.
Quality Assurance
FDA-compliant traceability
Full batch and serial traceability with quality inspections at every production stage. FDA CFR 21 Part 11 compliant for regulated industries.
Intelligent MRP
Prevent material shortages
Automated material requirements planning prevents production delays with intelligent demand forecasting and automated purchase recommendations.
True Cost Tracking
Granular cost visibility
Capture actual costs at batch level including materials, labour, machine time, and overheads for accurate product costing and profitability.
Industry 4.0 Ready
Modern manufacturing tech
Integrate IoT devices, automate workflows, and leverage cutting-edge manufacturing technology including robotics and smart sensors.
Enhance with Specialist Manufacturing Solutions
Combine with Beas or Netronic for advanced shop floor control
Beas Manufacturing
Comprehensive manufacturing solution
Advanced production planning, shop floor control, quality management, and real-time dashboards. Perfect for process and discrete manufacturing with 900+ customers worldwide.
Netronic Manufacturing
Cloud-based role-specific apps
Modern cloud manufacturing apps with visual planning boards, quality management, and paperless operations. Start within one day with intuitive user experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from manufacturing businesses
Is SAP Business One suitable for manufacturing companies?
Yes. SAP Business One is used by over 900 manufacturing businesses worldwide. It covers the full manufacturing cycle including production planning, bills of materials, shop floor control, quality management, and cost tracking. It is suitable for discrete, process, and make-to-order manufacturers.
Can SAP Business One manage complex bills of materials (BOMs)?
Yes. SAP Business One supports multi-level bills of materials with unlimited levels of nesting. You can manage production orders, track components, manage version control, and calculate accurate material costs. Beas Manufacturing extends this further with advanced BOM and routing capabilities.
How does SAP Business One handle production planning and scheduling?
SAP Business One includes a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) engine that automatically calculates what materials are needed and when, based on sales orders, forecasts, and stock levels. It generates purchase and production order recommendations to ensure materials arrive on time.
Does SAP Business One support quality control and traceability?
Yes. SAP Business One provides full serial and batch number traceability from raw material receipt through to finished goods despatch. Quality inspections can be set at each production stage. For regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and food, it supports FDA CFR 21 Part 11 compliance and GMP requirements.
Can SAP Business One integrate with shop floor machinery and IoT devices?
Yes. SAP Business One integrates with IoT devices, barcode scanners, and automated data collection systems via its open API framework. Beas Manufacturing adds native shop floor data collection terminals, and Netronic provides modern cloud-based apps for shop floor operators and planners.
What is the difference between SAP Business One and Beas Manufacturing?
SAP Business One provides standard manufacturing capabilities within the ERP system. Beas Manufacturing is a specialist add-on module that extends it with advanced shop floor control, production monitoring dashboards, enhanced quality management, and version control. Ascarii recommends Beas for manufacturers who need deeper production management beyond standard SAP B1 functionality.
How long does it take to implement SAP Business One for manufacturing?
A typical SAP Business One manufacturing implementation takes 12 to 16 weeks depending on business complexity, the number of production sites, integration with other systems, and data migration requirements. Ascarii uses a proven methodology to minimise disruption and ensure a smooth go-live.
Transform Your Manufacturing Today
Join 900+ manufacturers running smarter, better, faster operations
Manufacturing Expertise
15+ years helping manufacturers
Proven Success
900+ manufacturing customers
Fast ROI
Results within 90 days