Why erp?
What is it exactly ERP will do.
Why should we choose ERP instead of other software programs?
There are a lot of software packages out there and good ones too. They do accounting, or scheduling or costing. Some of them are “brand name” while others are made by the illusive “programmer” my brother’s cousin knows but can’t seem to find when I need him.
As mentioned some of these packages are very good at what they do, the problem generally is that they do not do enough. You can get add-ons and be creative but they really are designed to do one thing well and everything is kind of OK if you know how to set it up yourself.
A good ERP software package is designed right from the beginning to incorporate most if not all of the information your company needs into one program. This means that the system is designed to be integrated with all departments. No longer does shipping have to notify accounting when shipments leave, no double entry, no creation of silo’s between departments. All the information is in one system so managers and owners have access to the data they need when they need it.
How many times has someone spent hours creating a report from information in 2-3-4 different systems for the management team. Or John is off sick but he is the only one who knows how to make this or quote that. ERP should put an end to that. It is not that people can’t do what an ERP system can do, it is that the system is much more efficient in calculating and communicating. It has to be set up and used properly but so does anything else. Choose your vendor wisely and they will aid you through the process to ensure you get it right the first time.
In the end it must be about the pay back you get for the money you put forward. If you choose to implement a good ERP system the chance of replacing that system in 5 years is slim, if you choose a package that is more vertical or focused on one thing the chances of going through the process of finding and changing software are very high.
ERP is your springboard to continuous improvement. If you are a small to mid-sized manufacturing, distribution or service company you can’t afford to spend all kinds of time and money on implementing ERP. At the same time you must continually look for ways to streamline and lower the bottom line costs. ERP gives you the tools to Track, Monitor and React to your businesses needs.
There are solutions out there that are design for the SME’s in mind. They offer complete software for a reasonable price and implementation methods that allow your company to take a staged approach. Ones that allows you to gain some ROI before spending the entire budget. These approaches also allow your staff to learn the system while still performing there day to day jobs.
With the price of ERP systems and the benefits for your company both today and in the future, the question I ask is Why Not ERP?
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