GST 2.0: What Indian Manufacturers Need to Know and How ERP Can Help
On September 3, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced GST 2.0, a major reform of India’s Goods and Services Tax system. It will be in effect from September 22, 2025. The new system simplifies to three tax slabs: 0% (exempt),...
The Hidden Cost of Outdated HR Systems, and How Modern HRMS Solutions Can Fix It
In the hum of a mid-sized factory gearing up for a large export order, HR often operates in the background. Dozens of new recruits arrive, shift rosters change by the hour, and month-end payroll feels like climbing Everest on paper....
Why Global ERP Falls Short for Many Indian Manufacturers – and the Best Alternative
No two Indian manufacturers operate the same way. One company might schedule production around the availability of seasonal labor. Another may rely on a small but highly skilled in-house team. A factory in Gujarat might maintain its own spare-parts workshop...
Emergency Purchases: The Profit-Draining Pattern and How to Break It
In manufacturing, no matter how well you plan, there are days when things go off-script. Unexpected things can happen. A supplier misses a committed delivery. A critical machine stops working without warning. A raw material runs out faster than your...
The Silent Crisis among Indian Manufacturers: Overdependence on WhatsApp
Walk into any small or mid-sized factory in India, and you’ll spot the familiar signs: a group chat named “Plant Operations,” “Dispatch Today,” or “Raw Materials.” Inside it, managers, supervisors, storekeepers, and sales teams exchange photos of docket slips, voice...
India’s Semiconductor Surge: Why ERP Will Be Key to Sustained Growth
India’s Semiconductor Moment Is Here In May 2025, the Indian government gave the green light to a joint venture between HCL and Foxconn to build a semiconductor fabrication facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. Designed to produce 36 million display driver...
PLI for Electronics Components: Leveraging ERP to Maximize Gains
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes are actually India’s flagship policy tools to incentivize the domestic manufacturing by offering cash rewards on incremental sales in 14 sectors, from electronics, IT to pharmaceuticals. They aim to deepen the local value‑addition, and...
Act Now for a Brighter Financial Year: A Roadmap for Manufacturers
SourcePro expert contributes an article for Indian manufacturers who are determined to take business to the next level. Here's the six proactive measures to take.
ERP Integration: A Complete Guide for 2025
As the economy progresses digitally faster than ever, the need for organized operations, better efficiency and growth has escalated for businesses. Robust software like (Enterprise Resource Planning) ERP solutions were developed to address these challenges effectively. In 2025, more businesses...
How to Set a Realistic ERP Software Budget: Tips and Strategies
The selection and deployment of ERP systems represent a leading business choice for organizations seeking operation optimization and enhanced efficiency. However, an ERP budget’s actual and realistic establishment remains one of the most demanding parts of the ERP journey. Inadequate...