ERP systems play a vital role in manufacturing businesses, centralising data across various functions such as inventory management, procurement, production scheduling, and financial reporting. They help streamline operations and support data-driven decision-making.

However, while ERPs are essential for many business areas, they do not always address the core operational needs of production environments, where specialised solutions are required for optimal planning and efficiency. Many manufacturers find that their ERP system alone is not enough to manage complex production schedules or respond to the fast-changing demands of the market. That is where Greycon’s specialised solutions come in, complementing your ERP system to drive greater efficiency and performance in your manufacturing operations.

How Greycon and ERP Work Together

Greycon and ERP systems create a powerful partnership by addressing different aspects of your manufacturing operations, complementing them with specialised tools, from material and inventory optimisation, production planning, trim optimisation, and scheduling to production execution, quality management, and traceability. Together, they improve efficiency, decision-making, and scalability, ensuring your manufacturing process runs seamlessly.

Key Benefits:

Enhanced Block Planning & Trim Optimisation:

Greycon brings advanced block planning and trim optimisation capabilities, including pre-trim estimates and detailed slitting plans. These industry-specific features complement SAP, reducing waste and improving material efficiency without the need for extensive customisation.

Optimised “Many-to-Many” Order Handling:

Greycon seamlessly handles this complexity, enhancing SAP’s capabilities for improved production efficiency.

Seamless Handling of Variable Units of Measure:

With frequent changes in rolls, weight, diameter, and pallets, paper manufacturers need a system that adapts in real-time. Greycon integrates smoothly with SAP to provide more precise management of these industry-specific variables.

Faster Implementation & Reduced Customisation Effort:

Greycon offers a purpose-built solution that integrates quickly, accelerating implementation and delivering faster value.

Advanced Scheduling & Sequencing:

SAP provides high-level planning, but Greycon enhances it with detailed sequencing and scheduling, ensuring production runs efficiently while minimising downtime and bottlenecks.

Improved Supply Chain Visibility:

By bridging gaps in SAP’s supply chain modelling, Greycon provides a clearer picture of how materials flow through production, including scenarios where one plant produces materials used as raw input for another. This improved visibility supports better decision-making and operational agility.

Best Practices:

Greycon’s solutions incorporate nearly 40 years of industry expertise in paper, plastic film, nonwoven, and metal, delivering best practices seamlessly embedded in a highly flexible solution for users. Greycon’s solutions are already designed with the look and feel of these industry verticals, minimising the need for customisations.

Why Complementing Your ERP with Greycon Solutions Makes Sense

While ERP systems are essential for managing broad organisational functions, they often fall short when it comes to specialised areas like production optimisation and real-time scheduling. One of the key advantages of Greycon’s solutions is their seamless integration with existing ERP systems. Whether you’re using SAP, Oracle, or other popular ERP systems, Greycon integrates smoothly into your existing setup without needing a complete system overhaul. This allows you to achieve better visibility, improved decision-making, and more efficient resource utilisation, all leading to enhanced manufacturing performance.

How Greycon Can Perfectly Complement SAP S/4HANA

The transition to SAP S/4HANA is a critical milestone for many businesses aiming to modernise their operations and embrace the cloud. However, making the move can often be daunting, with concerns over cost, complexity, and the potential for disruption. This is where Greycon, a global leader in specialised software solutions for industries like paper, plastic film, nonwoven, and metal, steps in as the perfect complement to SAP S/4HANA. Here’s how Greycon can help:

1- Reducing Risk and Driving Efficiency
ERP implementations often carry significant risks, from project delays to budget overruns. With Greycon, businesses benefit from a smoother transition to SAP S/4HANA, with less disruption to their operations and greater confidence in achieving project success.

2- Modern Interfaces for Seamless Integration
Greycon’s solutions, X-Trim, opt-Studio and GreyconMill, are designed with modern interfaces that fully support cloud-based ERPs like SAP S/4HANA. Using Greycon’s Standard APIs & SAP APIs, with web services-based integration, Greycon ensures smooth data flow and synchronisation between systems.

3- Proven Success in Migration Projects
Greycon has a track record of success in helping businesses migrate existing ERP installations to SAP S/4HANA. These migrations often involve minimal rework on interfaces, thanks to Greycon’s flexible and robust integration capabilities.

4- Complementing SAP S/4HANA’s Core Strengths
One of Greycon’s standout advantages is its ability to complement SAP S/4HANA without overlapping functionalities. Greycon focuses on supporting core operational processes for industries like manufacturing, providing specialised solutions tailored to unique industry challenges. This allows businesses to leverage SAP S/4HANA’s strengths in financials, human resources, logistics and procurement while Greycon handles the intricacies of production planning, scheduling, trim optimisation and execution.

5- Cost Savings on SAP Licensing and Implementation
By integrating Greycon’s specialised solutions with SAP S/4HANA, businesses can reduce their SAP licensing and implementation costs. Greycon’s industry-specific tools minimise the need for custom development within SAP, reducing overall project complexity and costs.

6- Supporting Migration to SAP RISE
Greycon’s compatibility with SAP’s web services makes it an ideal partner for businesses moving to SAP RISE. By offering seamless integration and rapid deployment, Greycon ensures that businesses can take full advantage of the benefits of SAP RISE, including scalability, flexibility, and enhanced performance.

Benefits of Integrating Greycon with Your ERP System

Increased Efficiency and Reduced Downtime
Tasks like production planning, scheduling, and material/ inventory allocation are streamlined, leading to smoother workflows and significantly less downtime. This allows manufacturers to focus on delivering consistent, high-quality results.

Improved Visibility
By uniting real-time production data with enterprise-level insights, manufacturers gain a complete, accurate view of operations. This integration supports better forecasting and planning, enabling you to respond proactively to market demands and avoid disruptions.

Cost Reduction and Resource Optimization
Optimising manufacturing processes leads to cost savings across production cycles while maximising productivity. Together, Greycon and your ERP enable leaner operations, improving your bottom line without compromising efficiency.

A Trusted Partner for the Future

Greycon has consistently demonstrated its ability to complement SAP S/4HANA, providing customers with a proven pathway to modern, cloud-based ERP systems. This partnership drives efficiency, enhances visibility, reduces costs, and supports long-term scalability for your business.

Whether your business is planning a migration to SAP RISE or simply looking to enhance its existing SAP S/4HANA environment, Greycon offers the expertise, tools, and support needed to succeed. We help manufacturers unlock the full potential of their ERP systems.

Discover how Greycon can empower your SAP journey and drive greater value for your business.