During the first week of our ERP course I heard this question that why we need an ERP system while we can call or send email for communication at work. To respond comprehensively to this question I found some articles and summarised them to share with all of you.
Every company is unique and there’s no single solution for their problems. However, many companies deploy ERP system to respond similar problems and frustrations:
- Having many different software dealing with different processes. ERP software integrates these systems so that every business function relies on a single database.
- Having easy access to the information about our business; Because all of the data is compiled, stored, shared and accessed through a single system, there is no concern about how accurate, complete or secure the data files are, so ERP improve collaboration.
- All the activities are related to accounting. Without an ERP system Accounting would be difficult and takes longer. It also simplified regulatory compliance.
- Integrating sale, customer, marketing and inventory data together: ERP makes it simple and easy to optimize your efforts rather than to create an informed guess about volumes, processes and more, which finally can help you to better communicate with your customers and clients through all stages of the process.
- Giving agility to respond to IT system complexity and save time.
References:
- 7 Reasons Why ERP Systems are Important, NETSUITE
http://www.netsuite.com/portal/resource/articles/erp/business-erp-system.shtml
2- Top Five Signs Your Business Is Ready for An ERP System, SelectHub:
https://selecthub.com/enterprise-resource-planning/why-erp-systems-are-important/