Finsys ERP consistently introduces new features, often focusing on automation, mobile accessibility, integration, and enhanced shop floor controls for manufacturing and SME businesses.¹

 

The “new ideas” and recent features typically revolve around Add-On Modules and core system enhancements.²

 

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💡 Key New Features and Innovations

 

Here are some of the most prominent recent additions and ongoing innovations in Finsys ERP:

📱 Mobile and Remote Access

 

• Android and iOS Apps: Dedicated resident apps for approvals (like Sales/Purchase Orders) and viewing over 30 MIS Reports/Graphs on the go.³

   

• Salesman App: An Android application to book schedules, record follow-ups (like a mini call centre), capture GPS location and time, and take a photo (selfie) at the customer’s location.⁴

   

• Maintenance Software App: A simple, user-friendly Android app for Maintenance and Production Staff to log maintenance requests, track progress using QR codes, and manage assets.

🏭 Manufacturing and Shop Floor Automation

 

• Barcode and QR Code System: Extensive use of codes for various processes to promote human-independent, system-dependent operations:⁵

   

  • Physical Verification: App for taking physical inventory.⁶

     

  • Finished Goods/Raw Materials: Barcodes on items, boxes, and invoices.⁷

     

  • QR Code Automation: End-to-end QR code use from Gate Entry to GRM (Goods Receipt Note), Inspection, generating Packing Stickers, and creating the Invoice and Gate Out slip.⁸

     

• KANBAN System Integration: Stores/PPC staff can scan a bin card to automatically generate a Purchase Schedule in the ERP.⁹

   

• Big Screen Production Display: Live ERP reports and dispatch information displayed on large TV screens in control rooms and dispatch areas.¹⁰

   

• Production Floor Integration: Functionality to take the ERP software right into the Production Floor and PPC (Production Planning & Control).

🔗 Integration and Portals

 

• Vendor Portal Extranet: Provides vendors with live access to their data, allowing them to view their Purchase Orders, Schedule vs.¹¹ Actual performance, and enter shipment tracking details.

   

• Customer Extranet: Gives customers live access to their data, allowing them to enter New Schedules, track their Schedule vs Actual, and access shipment details.¹²

   

• Integration with Salesforce: Allows for connecting with the Salesforce CRM platform.¹³

   

• Linking ERP to Weighing Machines: Integration with special computer-controlled weighing machines.¹⁴

   

📑 Document and Finance Management

 

• Scanned Financial Voucher: A feature to scan and upload financial vouchers to reduce paper search time.¹⁵

   

• Proof of Delivery (POD): Innovation by scanning and uploading the Proof of Delivery document.¹⁶

   

• Auto Email to Vendors: Automatic email generation for vendor payments (e.g., NEFT/RTGS).¹⁷

   

• Art Work Module: A specialised module for the printing and packaging industry to manage and track the necessary Art Work Approval process.¹⁸