What makes RamBase Cloud ERP such a valuable tool for manufacturing companies?
To get a firsthand perspective, Jørgen Borvik, Business Development Manager at Arribatec, sat down over a coffee with his colleague Per Morten Solheim – a senior consultant and dedicated RamBase expert. Jørgen kept it simple: What are the top improvements customers typically see after implementing RamBase? Here are Per Morten’s five key insights, based on real customer experience.
1. Full visibility into production
In many manufacturing companies, production teams spend time chasing answers to simple questions: Where are we in the process? What’s the status? Why hasn’t this been shipped yet? With RamBase Cloud ERP, much of this manual back-and-forth is replaced by real-time insight, creating a new level of control and clarity in daily operations.
“With RamBase, production managers and operators can easily get an overview of production progress, logged hours, material consumption, and costs. The user interface provides quick access to work lists and priorities, while key documentation and material requirements are gathered in one place, just a click away," says Per Morten.
2. Real-time overview of material needs
Whether you're a planner, operator, warehouse worker, or salesperson, you need to know what’s in stock and what’s needed going forward.
"RamBase provides real-time data on inventory and future needs, which makes both purchasing and production planning far more precise," Per Morten explains. "The result? Lower inventory costs and smarter decision-making."
3. End-to-end traceability
This is where Per Morten really lights up.
"Traceability is one of RamBase’s biggest strengths, and it's critically important for many of our customers," Per Morten explains. The information can easily be gathered in a single, shared digital document folder. Absolutely brilliant."
RamBase offers full traceability from purchase order to product delivery, including support for material certificates, serial numbers, BOMs, MRBs, and measurement reports. Everything can be gathered in one structured, digital document archive.
4. Integrated deviation tracking and statistics
"An ERP system needs to reflect reality, and in reality, things go off track," says Per Morten.
RamBase comes with a built-in deviation module that lets you log everything from production errors and delays to HR-related incidents. The built-in analytics provide insights into causes and patterns. Several customers have saved significant amounts by using this data to improve operations.
"When it's easy to report deviations, it’s easier to get employees involved," he adds.
5. Open API platform = flexibility
Many systems promise flexibility, but RamBase delivers.
Its open API ecosystem allows seamless integration with the rest of a company’s digital tools, from CAD software (via PDM integrations) to Power BI, webshops, and EDI. This means you can build on top of the standard functionality and tailor the solution to your business needs. “Everyone wants standardization as much as possible, but every business also has unique needs in certain areas," says Per Morten.
Per Morten Solheim, Senior Consultant at Arribatec
Built in collaboration with experts
RamBase Cloud ERP is delivered through a network of highly skilled partners. Arribatec, a certified RamBase partner, brings extensive industry experience and implementation expertise to every customer project. With a deep understanding of both the platform and production business processes, Arribatec helps companies unlock the full potential of their ERP investment, from day one and onwards.