Instep ERP

Streamlining the Footwear Industry with an Integrated ERP Solution

InStep ERP is an industry-specific Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system tailored to meet the operational, production, inventory, and sales needs of footwear manufacturers and businesses. InStep ERP is developed and offered by MultiTech Systems as a specialized solution for the footwear sector.

Key Features

1. Core ERP & Administration

Centralized database for all business functions
Role-based access and user rights
Configurable workflows and approval hierarchies

2. Production & Planning

Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
Work orders, routing & operation tracking
Capacity & machine planning
Quality checkpoints and inline quality control

3. Inventory & Warehouse Management

SKU-level inventory visibility by size, colour, style
Multiple warehouse and bin locations
FIFO/LIFO stock valuation
Auto-replenishment & safety stock alerts
Batch/lot tracking

4. Sales & Order Management

Sales order entry and status tracking
Price lists, discount rules, offer management
Returns, exchanges, and credit tracking
Channel sales (online/retail/distributors)

5. CRM – Customer Relationship Management

CRM centralizes customer interactions, sales opportunities, and service.

Customer database and history
Lead capture and pipeline management
Opportunity tracking and forecasting
Follow-up reminders and activity logging
Customer segmentation & targeted communication
Integration with sales order and service modules

6. HR – Human Resources Management

HR manages the workforce, payroll, compliance, and performance.

HR Core Areas:

Employee Information

Personal and employment records
Job roles and organizational structure
Document storage (contracts, certificates)

Attendance & Leave

Attendance capture via biometric or mobile app
Leave requests and approval workflows
Leave balance and history tracking

Payroll Processing

Salary components (basic, allowances, deductions)
Overtime, bonuses, statutory compliance (tax, social security, benefits, etc.)
Payslip generation

7. Financials & Accounting

General Ledger & chart of accounts
Accounts Payable / Receivable
Budgeting and multi-currency support
Financial reporting and dashboards
Costing by product order / department

8. Reporting & Analytics

KPI dashboards (production, sales, inventory, HR)
Configurable report templates
Drill-down analytics for real-time monitoring

Why Choose InStepERP?

Footwear manufacturing and retail involves complex workflows across design, production, materials, multiple SKU variations (size, colour, style), and supply chains. A specialist ERP helps by:

Centralizing data across functions (production, inventory, sales, finance)
Improving visibility and planning
Reducing manual errors and waste
Enabling faster decision-making with real-time analytics

Why This Full ERP Matters for Footwear Businesses

Footwear products have high SKU variability (sizes, colours, models) and complex production routing – so ERP must connect:

Sales forecasts → production planning
Inventory handling → manufacturing & delivery
Employees → labor tracking & payroll
Customer interactions → repeat business & service

An ERP like InStep unifies these areas, reduces manual errors, and accelerates decision-making with dashboards and real-time data.

Real-World Example

MultiTech Systems Limited and OMC Footwear Limited have partnered to implement InStep ERP, with the aim to enhance OMC’s operational efficiency through streamlined production planning, inventory control, and automated data insights.