From outdated ERP systems to systems that don't allow you to customize or upgrade, to organizations that re-enter data multiple times, this 6-part blog series from Abas addresses the 6 most common issues that lead to ERP selection and implementation processes, and how to overcome these challenges.
Part 1: ERP Data Management Drives good business decisions
In modern business, the application of analytical data to decision-making is becoming critical. When managers, supervisors, and executives make decisions, they need the right data at the right time. In the absence of supporting information, organizations end up betting on the outcome of the choices they make. ERP data, like the data you get from ERP, allows employees to be at their best at all times.
Part 2: Does your business need a custom ERP system?
No two businesses are the same, and no two businesses need the same ERP system. This can be very inconvenient if you are using an ERP system that is difficult to customize beyond its standard features. We designed an ERP system that is easy to customize in three key ways. Read on to learn how.
Part 3: Do data re-entry instead of using a modern ERP system?
Data re-entry and similar redundant manual processes can cripple an organization's ability to work efficiently. When your skilled employees have to spend time doing repetitive and tedious tasks, they are wasting time that could otherwise be spent on tasks that bring greater value to the business. Modern ERP workflow management tools are changing this by automating key processes and eliminating data re-entry that occurs in daily work.
Part 4: ERP System Upgrade Impossible with your ERP?
Your competitors are gaining an advantage in the market because their ERP systems allow them to formulate processes and functions that you cannot implement. You can see workflow issues that you know how to solve, but your ERP can't handle the changes. These problems are real, and they happen for several key reasons. No matter why you're stuck, there's always a choice.
Part 5: Using Mobile ERP, or Still Stuck at Your Desk?
Liquidity is critical in today's manufacturing and distribution operations. When your employees have to go back to their workstations to enter data or wait for updates until they get back to the office, they may end up feeling stuck at their desks and unable to perform at their best. Thinking about this at an organizational level, the feeling of being slowed down is even greater.
Part 6: Struggling with Outdated ERP Systems?
ERP software systems are rarely static. Just like any other technology, they are constantly being adjusted and improved. So, how can you tell if it's time to upgrade your legacy ERP system?