Catch Weight in iDempiere Open Source ERP

  Hi Everyone, I was recently asked a question about supporting “catch weight” or approximate weight in iDempiere Open Source ERP. The purpose of this post is to offer guidelines and options when working with unprocessed foods in iDempiere. I hope

Enterprise Quality Open Source ERP – Scaling iDempiere

  Hi Everyone, The purpose of this post is to help you understand how to scale iDempiere to enterprise levels. I recently gave a presentation on this topic at the iDempiere World Conference, and I wanted to share the highlights with you

Managing Outsourced Manufacturing in iDempiere Open Source ERP

  Hi Everyone, The purpose of this post is to introduce you to a new training series designed to help you support the outsourced manufacturing process in iDempiere, open source ERP. This course covers: How to configure iDempiere to receive

Project Manufacturing – Quick Demonstration using iDempiere Open Source ERP

  Hi Everyone, The purpose of this post is to demonstrate project manufacturing in iDempiere. Manufacturing companies generally fall into one of two camps: You make hundreds or millions of units in a day – Example: high volume discrete or process

Which Open Source ERP for Distribution

Hi Everyone, Here is a frequently asked question: Hi, we are distribution company and we are looking for option of opensource ERP / accounting system with 2x wearhouses and 10 users, do you suggest we should go with Adempiere OR

iDempiere Last PO Costing Method Cost Element – Audit Results

Hi Everyone, The purpose of this post is to test the accuracy of iDempiere’s Last PO costing method. Tests will be performed when costing level is at (a) Client, (b) Organization, and (c) Lot/Batch. Tests performed for products with and

ERP Evaluation – How Do You Gauge The Need for Complexity

Hi Everyone, The purpose of this post is to help you choose the right-sized ERP for your company. Window shopping for an ERP is challenging because (1) there are many ERP systems out there, and (2) taking an ERP for

Why Choose Average Invoice in a Perpetual Accounting System or ERP

Hi Everyone, The purpose of this post is to discuss why someone would want to use Average Invoice costing in a perpetual accounting or ERP system. This question bothered me for many years, and a recent conversation enlightened me. Therefore,

Comparing OpenERP with ADempiere and iDempiere

Hi Everyone, I am often asked about choosing between OpenERP and either iDempiere or ADempiere (iD/AD). So, I thought I would take the time to share my experiences. Disclaimer: It is worth mentioning that I am partial to iD/AD. I have

PostgreSQL Triggers – Enhancing/Customizing Open Source ERP

Hi Everyone, The purpose of this post is to offer a simple way to enhance ADempiere and iDempiere, open source ERP, using database triggers. Business Scenario: You are a distributor of products. You use standard costing to record the cost