In this advanced age of technology, most companies—especially manufacturing firms—depend on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions to successfully carry out their business operations.
This week, IT News Africa (ITNA) conducted an exclusive interview with MRPeasy’s Senior Marketing Specialist, Shane Dubbelman, who is based in Europe. We discuss the business of ERP and what their offering is to the manufacturing sector.
ITNA: Is MRPeasy a MRP or ERP system? Please elaborate a bit.
Dubbelman: We use both the terms MRP and ERP, as they are often used interchangeably. The term ERP is more widely recognized than MRP. However, there is a distinction between the two.
ITNA: Who is your target market and what must be the size of the company that will use your solution?
Dubbelman: Our target market is primarily English-speaking countries such as the US, UK, Canada, South Africa, and Australia. We have customers in over 60 countries worldwide. Our solution is mainly used by small to mid-sized manufacturers with approximately 10 to 200 employees.
ITNA: What is your footprint globally and the percentage of in the African continent?
Dubbelman: We currently have over 2,200 clients globally, with the majority based in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Most of our African customers are located in South Africa. South African businesses account for over 5% of our total client base, and the number is growing.
ITNA: What plans do you as MRPeasy have lined up for the year 2026 for your clients globally and in the African continent?
Dubbelman: We’re focusing our marketing efforts on increasing awareness of the MRPeasy brand both in Africa and globally. Our goal is to continue providing small to mid-sized manufacturers with powerful yet affordable MRP functionality that helps improve operations and increase profitability. We aim to become a well-known name in the manufacturing space across multiple regions.
ITNA: What do you make of the award that you have recently received in South Africa from Xero?
