Demand Forecasting
Sales forecasts and historical data are analyzed to form the demand side of the production plan.
Energy Storage Investments
Process Setup
Analysis, design, and control of production planning processes in energy storage investments.
1. Production Planning Processes Managing production resources at the right time, with the right capacity, and measurable data. Demand, capacity, stock, material, and production flow are evaluated together to establish a more traceable and efficient planning structure.
Production is the operational activity carried out by considering market needs and economic balance factors. In modern market conditions, companies need systematic, traceable, and efficiency-oriented production activities to maintain sustainable operations.
Production planning is the process of establishing the planning, analysis, and control structure required to produce targeted products at the optimum time, with minimum resources and maximum efficiency. This structure requires detailed insight into the company's production approach, capacity, resource use, and operational bottlenecks.
Within production planning consulting, SYDH Consulting analyzes your production planning processes and focuses on establishing an effective, measurable, and sustainable production planning and control structure.
Systems Reviewed
Systems and approaches that can be evaluated within production planning management.
Planning
Demand • Capacity • Material • Production • Control
- Stock coding system
- Stock control system
- Bill of materials and recipe structure
- Analysis of product routings
- Analysis of sales order policies
- MRP, material requirements planning structure
- Analysis of purchasing order policies
- Integrated production planning system
- Short-term planning system
Production Planning Stages
Main steps of the planning process.
Production planning stages help structure the production process periodically by considering sales forecasts, orders, material structure, machine capacity, and human resources. The goal is to distribute target production quantities across defined periods, control stock levels, and use resources efficiently.
Integrated Production Planning
Demand, capacity, stock, and resources are evaluated together to create the main planning framework.
Master Production Plan
Quantities, periods, and priorities are clarified through the master plan.
Material Requirements Planning
Material needs are calculated based on product recipes and the production plan.
Short-Term Planning
Daily and weekly operational flow, work orders, and production follow-up structure are organized.
2. ERP Consulting / Software Selection and Process Partner A strategic process partner from software selection to go-live. ERP projects are not only software decisions; they are corporate transformation projects covering process design, data discipline, implementation management, and change management.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is an integrated system that enables a company to manage core functions such as finance, production, purchasing, inventory, sales, human resources, and customer relations through a single software platform.
ERP is not only a software purchasing decision; it is a corporate transformation project where business processes are redesigned, data discipline is established, and organizational habits change. A wrong ERP choice or a weak implementation can negatively affect operational efficiency for years. A well-selected and well-implemented ERP can significantly increase the company's scaling capacity.
Common ERP Software in Turkey
ERP alternatives that can be evaluated according to sector, scale, and operational structure.
SoftwareTarget SegmentStrength
SAP S/4HANALarge enterprises, multi-company structuresGlobal standard, deep sector solutions
Microsoft Dynamics 365Mid-large companiesMicrosoft ecosystem, modern interface
Oracle NetSuiteCloud-based mid-marketMulti-country, rapid deployment
Logo Tiger / WingsSME and mid-marketLocal legislation, wide partner network
Mikro YazılımSMELow cost, local support
IFS CloudManufacturing and engineeringProject-based production
OdooOpen-source SMEModular, flexible, low entry cost
ERP Selection Process
A comparable and traceable selection methodology for the right software decision.
Requirement Analysis
Current processes are mapped; AS-IS and TO-BE states are clarified.
Long List Creation
6-8 ERP candidates suitable for your sector, size, and operational structure are identified.
RFI/RFP Process
A standard requirement list is prepared and detailed proposals are requested for equal comparison.
Short List and Demo
Detailed demo sessions are held with 3 candidates; pilot testing with your own data is planned where possible.
Reference Visits
Customers of candidate vendors in your sector are reviewed and real user experiences are evaluated.
Total Cost of Ownership
License, implementation, training, consulting, and maintenance costs are calculated with a 5-year projection.
Contract Negotiation
SLA, warranty, termination terms, scope, price, and support conditions are negotiated.
ERP Implementation Process
Purchasing ERP is only the beginning; real success comes from implementation discipline.
Project Organization
The internal project team, work packages, timeline, and executive sponsorship are clarified.
Process Design
Blueprint documentation defines how each module will be integrated into company processes.
Configuration
The ERP is configured according to company parameters and operational decisions.
Development
Custom developments are defined for non-standard needs and kept as limited as possible.
Data Migration
Data transfer from existing systems to ERP is planned; this is one of the most critical and risky stages.
Testing
Unit, integration, and user acceptance tests (UAT) are completed.
Training
Role-based training is provided to all users and adoption is supported.
Go-Live
The system is launched through a big-bang or phased transition scenario.
Hyper-care
Intensive support is provided during the first 4-8 weeks after go-live.
Process Maturity
System usage is reviewed after the first year and optimization areas are identified.
ERP project success depends 20% on software, 30% on implementation methodology, and 50% on change management.
Even the best ERP remains unused if users do not adopt it. Therefore, SYDH Consulting places process ownership, user adoption, and change management at the center of ERP projects as much as software selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions in ERP selection and implementation processes.
How long does ERP implementation take?
It may take 4-8 months for SMEs, 12-24 months for mid-large companies, and 24-36 months for multi-company or multi-country structures. Cloud-based ERPs are generally implemented faster than on-premise systems.
Should we host ERP on our own servers or in the cloud?
The modern trend is cloud. Cloud ERP offers lower initial cost, automatic updates, and scalability. However, hybrid or on-premise use may be considered due to data protection, security, sector regulations, or special integration needs.
How should we choose between SAP and local ERP alternatives?
Revenue, operational complexity, multi-country structure, production depth, regulatory needs, and total cost of ownership should be evaluated together. SAP or Microsoft may be more suitable for large and complex organizations, while Logo, Mikro, or Odoo can offer cost and speed advantages for local operations.
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