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What does ERP implementation mean for your business?

Before undertaking an ERP implementation, it's critical to understand what the needs (and pain points) of your business are, and how a proposed solution will help you address them.

Successfully integrating a new ERP plan is a complex challenge and there are many factors to explore before launching a new strategy. Traditionally ERP implementations fail when managers don't fully consider the impact on and implications for the business as a whole. 

The best solutions can help facilitate planning and make your ERP implementation phases more seamless, by connecting all your day-to-day business processes. 

With a well thought-out ERP implementation approach in place, effective software can support the transition by keeping all your business data aligned and instantly accessible across all aspects of your operations – including inventory, order management, supply chain, accounting, human resources, procurement, CRM and your finances.

Why your business needs an ERP system

An ERP system allows you to collect data from multiple locations, projects and teams, and view it in real-time. Information flows easily across companies, and it’s straightforward for remote offices and individuals to share knowledge between themselves and head office.

Using professional enterprise software means you spend less time chasing data. Stay on budget and schedule, manage price data, spot cost overruns and improve business efficiency with ease. Enterprise resource planning solutions give you the tools you need to make better business decisions and grow with confidence.

Defining ERP implementation phases and issues

As with most business pursuits, successful ERP integration depends on using a systematic approach. 

Make sure the entire ERP system implementation is divided into steps, and each stage has specific timelines for completion. To guarantee a seamless application, assign someone to be responsible for making sure deadlines are met.

The first step for any ERP implementation should involve clearly defining the strategies you intend to use. It may be helpful to ask the following questions:-

  • What inefficiencies in your current business processes do you want to improve?
  • What process do you want to mitigate against?
  • How can ERP software address these needs or wants?
  • What is your budget for integration?
  • What is your timeline, from start to finish?
  • Have you allowed for contingencies?
  • Have you communicated these milestones internally?

The implementation process should be supported by documentation to minimise the chances of delays. Such pre-worked documentation, shared by the ERP provider, ensures that your business can hit the ground running and hone in on new opportunities.

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Integrate tools and processes for a better user experience. Avoid scope-creep and cost over-runs with a business management solution that meets your specific requirements.

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Adopt a faster, simpler and more flexible business management solution. You can expect to increase productivity, save money on overheads and satisfy customers.

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Define your requirements, find out what your business needs and then pick the right solution. Make your investment count with the solution that's right for your business.

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Intacct

An award-winning cloud financial management platform that enables organisations to do more and do it better. Customers of all sizes and industry rely on Sage Intacct's award-winning best-in-class cloud financial management platform to deliver efficiencies and insights across their organisations.

  • Automate complex financial processes and multi-dimensional data analysis
  • Automated workflows, smart revenue recognition, and seamless data flows that streamline the revenue cycle across your organisation
  • Multiple entities, currencies, geographies–consolidate it all in minutes
  • Core financial dashboards and reporting software that turns data into insight
  • Access over 200 specialised software providers to deliver the most powerful solution to your organisation
  • Open APIs that make interacting with data not only possible but relatively simple
Sage Business Cloud

Sage X3

Provides faster, more intuitive and tailored business management solutions than conventional ERP for organisations looking to thrive and retain their competitive advantage by increasing their agility and embracing change at speed.

  • A single solution for your managing core business processes including inventory, sales, customer service, finances, and more
  • Collaborate across divisions, countries, multiple sites, languages and legislations
  • Manage financial operations with general ledger, cost accounting, and budgeting
  • Control procurement, cash flow and business purchases
  • Get a complete view of your customers across sales, marketing, customer service and support
  • Ideal for manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and service processes

Sage 300 Solutions

An end to end business management solution with powerful set of business tools to grow and scale your operation, and deployment options suited to your business needs.

  • Highly customisable solutions to suit any organisational needs
  • A low total cost of ownership, regardless of complexity, scale or deployment requirements
  • Optimised management of multiple local, regional and international operations
  • Strong automation capability for financial management and business operations
  • Intuitive interfaces and quick start guides, ensuring user adoption and productivity from day one
  • Robust reporting and analytics to improve visibility and make better decisions

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