What is ERP software for the automotive industry?

ERP software for the automotive industry is a centralized system for managing production, inventory, quality, and compliance with standards like IATF 16949 to increase operational efficiency and traceability.

Can QT9 ERP manage VIN and part-level traceability?

Yes. QT9 ERP supports full traceability from raw materials to finished goods, including VIN, lot, and part-level tracking, which supports quality management and recall processes.

Is QT9 ERP suitable for auto parts manufacturers?

Yes. QT9 ERP is ideal for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 suppliers with tools for scheduling, inventory, quality control, and regulatory compliance tailored to discrete manufacturing.

What are QT9 ERP's integration capabilities?

QT9 ERP integrates seamlessly with QT9 QMS for quality compliance and also includes a Business Intelligence tool for data analysis and performance optimization.

Can QT9 ERP handle multi-site, multi-country operations?

Yes. QT9 ERP supports a multi-site, multi-company architecture to manage users and data across departments or locations globally with centralized control.

QT9 ERP is built for scalability, offering unlimited data, over 17 applications, and global accessibility to support business growth and expansion.

Is QT9 ERP available in the cloud or on-premise?

QT9 ERP is available as both a cloud-based subscription or an on-premise installation, giving customers the flexibility to choose their preferred platform.

What type of training and support is included?

QT9 provides unlimited training and support, a 24/7 self-service Help Center, free software updates, and professional services to assist with optimization.

Why choose QT9 ERP as your total enterprise solution?

QT9 ERP includes 17+ modules, real-time reporting, integrated portals, and seamless QMS integration to enhance efficiency, traceability, and compliance for any business size.

ERP Software for Automotive Manufacturing

Real-Time Production Control

VIN & Lot Traceability

Quality & Compliance Tools

Supplier Management

Strict Traceability

VIN, part and batch tracking are essential for compliance and recall readiness.

Supplier Quality

Automotive supply chains depend on reliable vendor performance.

Disconnected Operations

Lack of real-time data leads to inefficient scheduling and production delays.

Drive efficiency with QT9 ERP

Unified platform: Centralizes all critical business functions, from production and inventory to quality and finance.
Automated compliance and audit readiness: Built-in features automate documentation, audit trails and reporting, significantly reducing compliance burden and audit preparation time.
Supply chain synchronization: Get real-time visibility across the entire supply chain, optimizing procurement, supplier collaboration, and inventory levels to support JIT/JIS delivery and minimize disruptions.
Streamlined production planning: Offers advanced Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and production scheduling tools to optimize resource allocation, manage complex BOMs and ensure on-time delivery.
Data-driven decisions: Delivers comprehensive reporting and analytics with real-time data, enabling automotive businesses to identify trends, forecast demand and make informed strategic decisions.
Cost control and waste reduction: Automate processes, optimize inventory and get detailed cost analysis, reducing operational expenses, minimizing scrap and improving overall financial performance.

Bill of Materials

Manage multi-level BOMs, revisions and engineering change orders with ease.

JIT/JIS Support

Optimize production and logistics for Just-in-Time and Just-in-Sequence delivery.

Serial & Lot Traceability

Achieve comprehensive, granular traceability of every part, component and finished product.

Supplier Portal

Streamline communication and monitor supplier performance with integrated supplier portals.

Shop Floor Control

Monitor real-time production progress, machine utilization and labor tracking.

APQP & PPAP Support

Ensure compliance with automotive quality planning standards.

Defect Tracking & Root Cause

Log, categorize and resolve defects using built-in problem-solving tools.

Change Management

Track engineering changes with linked documentation and approvals.

Audit Readiness

Be ready for customer and regulatory audits with centralized electronic records.

Modules for any business size

With multiple modules to choose from, there's solutions for nearly anyone.

A solution that scales with you

Whether you are a large corporation or a small start-up you can use as many modules as you want.

Cross-Platform Support

Whether you use Android, iOS or Windows, QT9 works from virtually any web browser.

Benefits of cloud ERP for automotive manufacturing?

QT9 ERP's cloud-based platform offers manufacturers flexibility, scalability and accessibility, transforming how you operate.

Accessibility and flexibility: Empower your teams, from the factory floor to remote sales, with real-time information, driving faster decision-making and improved responsiveness.
Reduced IT overhead: QT9's SaaS ERP for manufacturing handles all the infrastructure and technical complexities, allowing you to reallocate valuable resources to innovation and growth.
Enhanced scalability: Cloud ERP effortlessly scales up or down to meet changing demands, whether you're adding new product lines, expanding facilities or navigating seasonal fluctuations.
Data security & disaster recovery: QT9 leverages industry-leading security protocols, encryption and regular backups in secure data centers to protect your information from cyber threats and unforeseen disasters.

Faster deployment: Unlike lengthy on-premise implementations, cloud ERP can be deployed much faster, getting your team up and running and realizing the benefits of cloud ERP sooner.

Non-conformance and CAPA management

Nonconforming product records and corrective actions can be created in QT9 QMS right from event-driven actions in QT9 ERP. These include PO receiving, inspection and history, as well as from the Jobs/Manufacturing and customer sales and service areas. By giving users the ability to create non-conformance and CAPA records from the ERP, there is full data transfer and permanent linking to your QMS records in the ERP, saving time and maintaining historical data about quality actions in your ERP.

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Supplier and vendor management

QT9 ERP maintains supplier records, while QT9 QMS tracks supplier quality performance and audits. Supplier-related nonconformances, engineering changes, audits and other quality processes in QT9 QMS sync with vendor records in QT9 ERP to ensure compliance.

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Document control and revision management

QT9 QMS document control links with QT9 ERP to ensure only approved, up-to-date documents (e.g., SOPs, work instructions) are accessible for production, engineering and quality teams.

QT9 QMS documents can be approved as part of QT9 ERP Bill of Materials and enable seamless passthrough to the Shop Floor Manager. This gives production-floor employees access to the latest approved work instructions and other controlled documents.

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Production and purchasing inspections

Work orders and production processes in QT9 ERP can create quality inspections in QT9 QMS, transferring the proper manufacturing data to the inspection record.

PO receiving can generate the proper QT9 QMS inspection record for your supplier and material-specific inspections.

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Customer complaints and returns (RMA process)

Customer returns in QT9 ERP have the ability to generate customer complaints and feedback records in QT9 QMS, creating a seamless customer service and quality experience.

Root cause analysis in QT9 QMS feeds into ERP adjustments for inventory, production and supplier performance.

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FAQ: Automotive ERP software

ERP software for the automotive industry is a centralized system that manages production planning, inventory control, supplier performance, quality assurance, and compliance with industry standards like IATF 16949. It helps automotive manufacturers increase efficiency and traceability.

Yes. QT9 ERP provides full traceability from raw materials through finished vehicles or components, including VIN, lot, and part-level tracking to support quality, warranty, and recall processes.

Absolutely. QT9 ERP is designed to support discrete manufacturers—including Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 automotive suppliers—with tools for scheduling, inventory management, quality control, and regulatory compliance.

In addition to full integration between business processes through its applications, QT9 ERP offers seamless integration with QT9 QMS quality management software, which offers end-to-end regulatory and quality compliance tools, such as document control and CAPA management.

QT9 ERP also offers easy integration with its Business Intelligence tool, which provides advanced analytic capabilities that help manufacturers identify trends and optimize performance.

Yes, QT9 ERP provides a multi-site, multi-company architecture designed to connect data, users and operations across locations, departments or companies. Manage global initiatives from anywhere and be more productive and consistent across operations.

QT9 ERP is highly scalable, designed to easily grow with your business’ needs, whether they be growth, expansion or increased data volume. Our cloud-based architecture offers:

Unlimited data
17+ integrated applications
Ability to adopt applications as needed
Easy addition of more users and location
Global accessibility

Both! QT9 ERP offers both on-premise and cloud-based solutions. Customers can choose the platform that works best for them from two options:

Web Purchase: Our on-premise solution, where QT9 ERP is installed locally on the client’s web server.
Web Subscription: Cloud-based ERP subscription hosted on QT9’s servers and access via the internet and a web browser.

QT9 offers award-winning support services, including:

Unlimited training, from onboarding to refreshers
Unlimited support for software optimization
QT9 ERP Help Center, self-service support available 24/7
Fully validated platform
Free software updates
Professional services for accounting and operations

QT9 ERP provides more than 17 modules as part of its standard offering, as well as easy access to data and analytics to help businesses make the best decisions for moving forward.

With QT9 ERP you get:

17+ modules
Customer, compliance, supplier and physical inventory web portals
Lot and serial number tracking and inventory control
eDHR/eDHF and eBR/eMBR
Tailored customer support
Real-time reporting with mobile accessibility
Seamless integration with QT9 QMS quality and compliance software

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Navigate the complex road of automotive manufacturing

Strict Traceability

Supplier Quality

Disconnected Operations

Drive efficiency with QT9 ERP

ERP features built for the automotive industry

Bill of Materials

JIT/JIS Support

Serial & Lot Traceability

Supplier Portal

Shop Floor Control

APQP & PPAP Support

Defect Tracking & Root Cause

Change Management

Audit Readiness

QT9™ QMS is flexible for your business.

Modules for any business size

A solution that scales with you

Cross-Platform Support

Benefits of cloud ERP for automotive manufacturing?

QT9 ERP seamlessly integrates with QT9's QMS suite

Non-conformance and CAPA management

Supplier and vendor management

Document control and revision management

Production and purchasing inspections

Customer complaints and returns (RMA process)

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