Real-time visibility and predictive scheduling combine to eliminate blind spots, crush lead-time delays, and keep every tier in lockstep.
Real-time dashboards and multi-tier order tracking give you a unified view of suppliers, in-transit materials, and production status. This transparency slashes lead-time uncertainty identifies bottlenecks before they escalate, and fosters tighter collaboration with strategic partners.
AI-driven forecasting models analyze historical sales, market trends, and supply constraints to generate accurate demand projections. Coupled with advanced planning and scheduling (APS), you can efficiently align production runs, cut idle time, and swiftly adapt to volatility.
Embedded templates for IATF 16949, ISO 26262, REACH/RoHS, and export controls automate audit trails and reporting. Full serial- and lot-level tracking ensures you can pinpoint and recall affected components in seconds, drastically reducing regulatory risk and warranty costs.
A built-in QMS streamlines PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and CAPA workflows across all facilities and suppliers. By centralizing quality checks and nonconformance reporting, you boost first-pass yield rates, minimize scrap, and expedite continuous-improvement initiatives.
Dynamic MRP and safety-stock algorithms balance the risk of stockouts against excess inventory, automatically adjusting reorder levels as demand shifts. This precision cuts carrying costs, frees up capital for strategic investment, and safeguards against overstocking or shortages.
Integrated PLM/BOM management and change-control workflows allow you to introduce new electric powertrains, connectivity modules, or software variants without disrupting ongoing builds. Rapid configuration and engineering-to-shop-floor data flow empower you to lead in next-generation vehicle platforms.
Shop-floor data capture via mobile devices and tablets ensures your operators and supervisors have instant access to work instructions, quality checklists, and performance metrics. With reduced paperwork and real-time issue escalation, labor efficiency improves even amid skill shortages or shift changes.
Priority's aiERP helps your teams work faster, make better decisions, and automate routine work without disrupting existing processes. AI is embedded directly into the ERP, giving users answers, insights, and automation exactly where they work, reducing manual effort, accelerating decisions, and turning operational data into real, day-to-day business value.
With aiERP, users can interact with the system using natural language to query data, create business rules, and automate workflows; improve planning with AI-driven demand forecasting; optimize deliveries through intelligent route planning; generate smarter communications with AI-assisted content creation; and gain clearer visibility through AI-powered analytics, helping organizations respond faster, operate more efficiently, and stay in control as they scale.
Priority delivers comprehensive financial management capabilities that provide the visibility and control needed to drive profitability across operations. The system supports complete accounting functions, including enhanced fixed asset management and reporting, through flexible, automated workflows. Gain critical insights through detailed financial statements with profit center breakdowns, enabling targeted performance improvement where it matters most. With robust budget controls and multi-company financial management, Priority provides consolidated financial intelligence for confident strategic decisions across global operations.
By leveraging real-time data on inventory levels, machine capacity, and labor availability, APS/MRP creates optimized production schedules that minimize changeover times and eliminate bottlenecks. Automated order prioritization and dynamic rescheduling ensure you can respond instantly to rush orders, material shortages, or equipment downtime. The result is smoother production runs, higher on-time delivery rates, and reduced overall operating costs.
An embedded QMS ties together PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and CAPA processes into a single, unified workflow. From initial design reviews through to final inspection, every quality checkpoint is logged, deviations are flagged in real time, and corrective actions are tracked through to closure. This end-to-end visibility drives higher first-pass yield, lowers scrap rates, and provides an auditable record of continuous improvement.
Full serial- and lot-level tracking follows every component from raw-material receipt through subassembly, final build, and shipment. If a defect or recall emerges, you can instantly pinpoint affected batches, suppliers, and production lines then initiate targeted actions rather than costly plantwide shutdowns. This granular traceability not only protects brand reputation but also accelerates recall resolution and warranty claims management.
Real-time EDI integration, supplier portals, and multi-tier order tracking give you an up-to-the-minute view of every inbound shipment and production milestone. Collaborative workflows enable suppliers to update order statuses, share forecast adjustments, and submit quality documentation directly into your system. This seamless connectivity drives stronger partnerships, reduces communication lag, and mitigates the risk of stockouts or excess inventory.
By unifying product-life-cycle management with bill-of-materials control, you streamline engineering change orders, variant configurations, and custom-build requirements. All stakeholders, from design engineers to shop-floor operators—work from a single source of truth, ensuring that the latest drawings, specifications, and assembly instructions are always in use. This integration shortens time-to-market for new models, reduces costly errors, and supports flexible production runs.
Embedded templates for REACH, RoHS, ELV, and other environmental or safety standards automate data collection, risk assessments, and audit-ready reporting. Preconfigured workflows guide users through each compliance step, capturing all necessary declarations and maintaining immutable audit trails. You'll cut manual workload, avoid noncompliance penalties, and demonstrate regulatory adherence at every stage of the supply chain.
Interactive dashboards surface critical KPIs like overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), scrap rates, on-time delivery, and lead-time variance in real time. Drill-down capabilities let you isolate root causes behind production inefficiencies or quality deviations, while predictive trend lines highlight emerging issues before they impact output. Executives, planners, and floor managers all gain data-driven insights that fuel rapid decision-making and continuous improvement.
Shop-floor operators and remote supervisors access work orders, quality checklists, and maintenance alerts via smartphones or tablets, capturing data at its source. Cloud-hosted deployment ensures secure, on-demand scalability, whether you're rolling out new lines, onboarding acquisitions, or supporting global teams. Mobile notifications keep everyone aligned and responsive to real-time events, even across multiple facilities.
AI algorithms analyze historical production and demand data to forecast demand spikes and detect process anomalies before they impact operations. By identifying patterns and potential issues early, you can plan more effectively, optimize production schedules, and maintain consistent output quality.
Manage complex automotive supply chains across multiple legal entities, manufacturing sites, and international markets from a single platform. Priority's multi-entity architecture provides unified master data across subsidiaries, tier suppliers, and global facilities while automatically handling multi-currency transactions, country-specific tax requirements, and regional compliance regulations. Real-time consolidation eliminates manual reconciliation between entities, giving executives an immediate holistic view of operations across OEM partnerships, supplier networks, and regional facilities—enabling strategic resource deployment and faster market expansion without sacrificing operational control.
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“The impact on our business from Priority is that it's easier to use, it's more user friendly, it's easier to train people on, the reporting is better, the fixed asset reporting is better, and that saves us time.”
Gretchen Deitch, Controller, Arkal Automotive
“There is a growing trust towards the data coming from the new system as opposed to the old one which was often misleading.”
Operations
“Priority's taken the manual management out of running the business, and today, we can do a lot more with less.”
Zac Stillwell, VP of Operations at Stillwell Jacks
“ERP is often seen as low priority, but in this day and age you must be efficient, transparent and accountable at every stage of the project. I'm confident that investment in this area is going to be critical to our continued success.”
Les Dudley, Managing Director, BSC Diecasting
Priority connects easily with the systems you already use. With open APIs and a growing marketplace of ready-to-use integrations, you can extend your ERP and keep your business systems in sync.
What is automotive manufacturing ERP and why is it essential?
An automotive manufacturing ERP is a specialized software platform that unifies production planning, quality management, and compliance workflows across complex tier-1 and tier-2 supply chains. By centralizing data, from bills of materials (BOM) to shop-floor performance, your team gains real-time visibility and control, reducing lead times and inventory costs while boosting on-time delivery.
How does cloud-based ERP enhance supply chain visibility for automotive companies?
Cloud-based ERP delivers secure, on-demand access to multi-tier order statuses, EDI transactions, and supplier portals anytime, anywhere. This always-on architecture ensures planners and executives see up-to-the-minute inventory, production, and logistics KPIs, eliminating blind spots, speeding decision-making, and strengthening supplier collaboration.
How can automotive ERP systems help meet IATF 16949 and ISO 26262 standards?
Modern automotive ERP platforms embed regulatory compliance automation for IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 26262, guiding users through PPAP, FMEA, and audit-ready reporting. Preconfigured templates and immutable audit trails dramatically cut manual work, mitigate recall risk, and ensure you demonstrate full functional-safety and quality compliance on demand.
What are the key benefits of Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS/MRP) in automotive ERP?
APS/MRP modules in an automotive ERP leverage real-time inventory, capacity, and order data to create optimized production schedules that minimize changeovers and machine downtime. Dynamic rescheduling and material allocation tools help you respond instantly to demand shifts or supply disruptions boosting throughput, cutting idle time, and improving on-time performance.
How does an integrated Quality Management System (QMS) drive defect reduction and traceability?
An embedded QMS ties PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and CAPA workflows directly into every work order, capturing deviations and corrective actions in real time. Coupled with full serial- and lot-level traceability, you can pinpoint root causes faster, accelerate recall resolution, and continuously improve first-pass yield, safeguarding product quality and brand reputation.
How long does the implementation process typically take?
The timeline depends on the complexity of your requirements, but the team will provide a detailed project plan during the analysis phase.
Can Priority ERP integrate with other software my business uses?
Yes, Priority ERP has over 150 certified connectors, and supports plug-and-play integrations with a wide range of third-party software, and the professional services team can develop custom connectors if needed.
Does Priority ERP comply with local and global regulations?
Yes, Priority ensures compliance with relevant regulations, adapting the system to meet local and global standards which sometimes requires customization.
Why do companies replace their existing ERP with Priority?
Companies typically switch to Priority when their current ERP becomes too rigid, expensive to maintain, or unable to adapt to changing business needs. Priority offers a flexible, modern platform that supports growth, automation, and continuous change—without forcing businesses into heavy customization or long-term lock-in.
How long does it take to replace a legacy ERP with Priority?
Timelines vary by scope, but Priority implementations are typically faster and more predictable than legacy ERP replacements. Its configuration-first approach reduces dependency on development and helps teams move forward quickly.
Does Priority support industry-specific requirements?
Yes. Priority provides deep, industry-ready functionality across manufacturing, distribution, retail, services, warehouse management, and more, while still allowing companies to adapt the system to their unique operational needs.
How customizable is Priority ERP?
Priority is highly configurable without heavy coding. Customers can independently customize processes, workflows, forms, reports, automations, mobile apps, and portals using built-in tools—maintaining control while keeping long-term costs low.
Will Priority ERP scale as our business grows?
Yes. Priority is designed to scale with your business—supporting increased transaction volumes, users, complexity, and new business models without requiring system replacement. Many customers continue using Priority as they expand into new markets, industries, or geographies.
How is Priority different from other ERP systems?
Unlike rigid ERP systems that require heavy customization or long-term lock-in, Priority is built for flexibility and openness. Customers can tailor workflows, business rules, screens, reports, portals, and mobile apps using no-code and low-code tools—without relying heavily on developers or external consultants.
How is Priority ERP licensed and priced?
Priority ERP is offered as a subscription-based solution with flexible quarterly commitments and no long-term lock-in. Pricing is based on predefined ERP packages, the number of users, and selected capabilities—so you can start with what you need today and scale easily as your business grows.
How do you get started with Priority ERP?
The best way to get started is with a personalized demo, where you can see how Priority fits your business processes, industry needs, and growth plans.
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