Discrete Manufacturing Software
Don't get left behind, lead the way - increasingly manufacturers are involved in complex, order-driven modes and the growing need to differentiate themselves in a global marketplace. The IFS manufacturing solution enables you to manage the entire lifecycle of your products all within the cloud.
We have extensive knowledge of the discrete manufacturing industry, with advanced innovative functionality tailored for the needs of companies and helping them on their fourth industrial revolution journey. IFS is independently recognized as a leading, customer-centric, global supplier of discrete manufacturing ERP, service and customer engagement software, providing value solutions for:
- Industrial manufacturers
- High-tech manufacturers
Our high-tech & industrial manufacturing industry experts are committed to ensuring the future successes of our customers by providing best-in-class solutions for discrete manufacturing, and industry expertise to prepare them for what's next.
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Digitalization is a vital step for businesses in the manufacturing industry
A guide to the benefits to be enjoyed by bringing your business into the digital world – and a few potential pitfalls to watch out for as you embrace this growing trend.
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Industry-leading expertise across manufacturing
ERP Solution
IFS gives you a 360-degree of your supply chain and manufacturing business, bringing you broad scope, deep functionality and configurability to ensure that you can meet your market needs today. Features include:
- Mixed-mode production capabilities ranging from high-volume, make-to-stock and made-to-order
- Management of complex supply chains
- Customers enablement
- Fully-integrated document management for handling electronic records and signatures
- An integrated quality management system
- Advanced planning and production capabilities
- Multi-level traceability
- Operations delivered to the shop floor using touch screens and mobile devices
Integrated WMS on mobile devices Our software is delivered the way your users want it, with a modern user interface, hosted in the cloud or on-premise.
Service Management
Customers demand immediate, personalized, connected service and if manufacturers fail to deliver the consumer will simply go elsewhere. IFS Service Management and Customer Engagement solutions provide manufactures with a single moment of customer truth, empowering service staff to deliver informed service and go beyond the transactional. From managing works orders, parts and assets to contracts, warranty, invoicing and billing, to diagnosing and resolving complex issues remotely, IFS brings you complete, connected service management - so that you can deliver exceptional service to every customer, every time. With AI powered self-service portals, chatbots and knowledge bases, IFS can deliver the optimum self-service solution for your business.
IFS Managed Cloud for ITAR
Is your business subject to United States International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) export controls? If so, it is also responsible for the operational compliance of any cloud-based services you use. Now, through optional enhanced service controls, IFS Managed Cloud can help you support, manage and maintain compliant business operations under ITAR.
Minimize the risk and cost of ERP, EAM and Service Management - reduce the challenges and overheads of trying to host and manage solutions subject to ITAR yourself.
Support ITAR compliance with solutions running on IFS Managed Cloud – our enhanced security cloud hosting and operations model underpins your ability to meet compliance objectives for ITAR workflows.
Ensure secure, compliant US datacenters – IFS Managed Cloud for ITAR uses the Microsoft Azure Government cloud platform, featuring physically-isolated US datacenters and networks operated by screened US persons.
The IFS Managed Cloud for ITAR provides a scope of supply to support your own ITAR compliance requirements. Highlights include:
- Dedicated IFS Managed Cloud for ITAR operations personnel
- Applicable internal ITAR-specific measures and controls
- ITAR-trained and aware IFS staff
- Internal reviews and audits to assess and mitigate operational risk
- Installations in Microsoft Azure Government
- Restricted staff access to customer environments
ERP Solution
IFS gives you a 360-degree of your supply chain and manufacturing business, bringing you broad scope, deep functionality and configurability to ensure that you can meet your market needs today. Features include:
- Mixed-mode production capabilities ranging from high-volume, make-to-stock and made-to-order
- Management of complex supply chains
- Customers enablement
- Fully-integrated document management for handling electronic records and signatures
- An integrated quality management system
- Advanced planning and production capabilities
- Multi-level traceability
- Operations delivered to the shop floor using touch screens and mobile devices
Integrated WMS on mobile devices Our software is delivered the way your users want it, with a modern user interface, hosted in the cloud or on-premise.
Service Management
Customers demand immediate, personalized, connected service and if manufacturers fail to deliver the consumer will simply go elsewhere. IFS Service Management and Customer Engagement solutions provide manufactures with a single moment of customer truth, empowering service staff to deliver informed service and go beyond the transactional. From managing works orders, parts and assets to contracts, warranty, invoicing and billing, to diagnosing and resolving complex issues remotely, IFS brings you complete, connected service management - so that you can deliver exceptional service to every customer, every time. With AI powered self-service portals, chatbots and knowledge bases, IFS can deliver the optimum self-service solution for your business.
IFS Managed Cloud for ITAR
Is your business subject to United States International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) export controls? If so, it is also responsible for the operational compliance of any cloud-based services you use. Now, through optional enhanced service controls, IFS Managed Cloud can help you support, manage and maintain compliant business operations under ITAR.
Minimize the risk and cost of ERP, EAM and Service Management - reduce the challenges and overheads of trying to host and manage solutions subject to ITAR yourself.
Support ITAR compliance with solutions running on IFS Managed Cloud – our enhanced security cloud hosting and operations model underpins your ability to meet compliance objectives for ITAR workflows.
Ensure secure, compliant US datacenters – IFS Managed Cloud for ITAR uses the Microsoft Azure Government cloud platform, featuring physically-isolated US datacenters and networks operated by screened US persons.
The IFS Managed Cloud for ITAR provides a scope of supply to support your own ITAR compliance requirements. Highlights include:
- Dedicated IFS Managed Cloud for ITAR operations personnel
- Applicable internal ITAR-specific measures and controls
- ITAR-trained and aware IFS staff
- Internal reviews and audits to assess and mitigate operational risk
- Installations in Microsoft Azure Government
- Restricted staff access to customer environments
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