Mixing stations often feel confused when purchasing an ERP: With so many ERPs on the market, their features seem quite similar, so how should one make a choice?

In fact, different scales of mixing stations, at various stages of development and with different operational processes, require different dimensions and indicators to consider when selecting an ERP system.

This time, we summarize the journey of these three companies—Zhonglian Cement, Zhongshan Sanhe, and Nan'an Dixin—as they go live with the system.

These companies range in scale from single-site with 2 concrete production lines, to single-site with 7 lines, dual-site with 5 lines, and up to 10 sites with 23 lines, aiming to provide some inspiration for mix stations preparing to implement ERP systems.

01、Key Selection:

Nan'an Daxing Concrete Co., Ltd.We operate two concrete production lines with an annual output of approximately 300,000 to 400,000 m³. While our batching plant is not large, the group company we belong to has its own real estate division, serving a significant portion of our group's business.

The company, in selecting an ERP system, not only aims to manage the business processes of the mixing station through the ERP but also places great emphasis on the system's foresight. For instance, the implementation of paperless receipt and electronic tickets can help strengthen DiXing's connection with construction sites.

Zhongshan Sanhe Concrete Co., Ltd.We possess 7 concrete production lines, with each site capable of producing over 10,000 cubic meters per day. The company's requirement is for accurate and reliable data, but their existing management system was unable to meet this need. Simultaneously, Zhongshan Sanhe has always placed great emphasis on customer service, and aims to enhance the experience of on-site clients through a comprehensive system upgrade. As a result, the company is very interested in the real-time receipt function for concrete industry integration.

The company took at least half a year from planning to launch the ERP system to ultimately selecting the Tongxing integrated system. During this period, Zhongshan Sanhe conducted thorough market research, from filtering suitable manufacturers online to visiting companies like Shanghai Siwei offline.

(Click to view the actual application effect of Tongxing integration at Zhongshan Sanhe)

Zhonglian Cement Lvnan Economic ZoneInvolving 3 companies with 10 sites and 23 production lines, the annual concrete output reaches 6.9 million cubic meters. The group plans to establish a control center at Heze Zhonglian Concrete Co., Ltd. to achieve centralized production, procurement, and management for the 23 production lines across the entire southern part of Shandong Province.

23 production lines with centralized control, exceeding 60 kilometers in remote distance, and 0 latency in production control represent an unprecedented attempt in the industry. At the time, Shanghai Siwei's innovative CAN and industrial Ethernet bus technology enabled the mixing station to achieve true physical remote control, which has been successfully implemented in many enterprises with a remote control distance over 30 kilometers. Over 20 years of product capabilities and reputation accumulation have allowed Shanghai Siwei the privilege to participate in this previously unprecedented remote revolution.