There are many enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions in the marketplace today, each touting the ability to improve productivity, control, and insight into business operations. With so many choices, it may seem easy to choose one for your business; however, not all ERP solutions are created equal. Here are tips to consider when choosing the right ERP solution for your business.
- Gather a team and identify your needs: Take the time to talk to key leaders, managers, and a cross-section of your employees to identify what software systems you have in place and why. Identify the information that you need to capture, the reason it’s needed, and what your intentions are for using it. Outlining current business processes and planned activities, in addition to data needs, are essential for choosing an ERP solution that can match those needs.
- Choose an ERP partner: ERP is not a software program that you buy off the shelf. There are partners that can guide you to choose the right solution, deploy ERP on-premise or in the cloud, perform training, then offer follow-up support as needed. Make sure your ERP vendor has experience within your industry and has deployed ERP for similar businesses. They should offer ERP options so you can choose an ERP solution that matches your needs. You shouldn’t have to change business operations to fit ERP. ERP should work the way your business works, not the other way around.
- Get to know ERP functionality: Many ERP solutions offer powerful out-of-the-box features and several platforms offer industry-specific functionality. You can manage all of your core business operations from an integrated ERP solution. In addition, several ERP platforms, including Microsoft Dynamics® GP, offer customizations to address unique business needs or can seamlessly integrate with add-on modules that offer additional time-saving enhancements.
Once you choose an ERP solution that meets your business needs, test it out using your own data. Perform training so that your people are comfortable using the new system, then go live. The right ERP solution can streamline operations, improve productivity, and boost profitability. Contact Sherwood Systems for guidance as you start the journey toward finding the ERP solution that can support your business and continued growth.
By Sherwood Systems, Microsoft ERP and CRM Partner out of Arizona
About Sherwood Systems
Sherwood Systems is a Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics Partner out of Phoenix, Arizona. Sherwood Systems is dedicated to providing Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Customer Relationship Management) business management and accounting software solutions to small to midsize Nonprofit customers in Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada and in the Business Aviation (FBO) industry in North America. For more information please visit: http://www.sherwood.com/
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