Business Automation and Software Blog

Last week, we took a look at the risks and rewards presented to companies attempting to globalize. We also reviewed how ERP software can respond to these and assist in building the solid foundation needed for successful globalization on an international scale. Click here to read our last blog.

International integration, also known as globalization, is a process that is increasing with the inner workings of business at a rapid pace. For businesses small and large the pressure to keep up with the technological times is ever increasing. Mid-sized companies are no different. They, too, feel the weight of globalization and the increased competition that results from it. No matter the size of the company, price pressures and fierce competition make globalization a difficult task. Robust enterprise resource planning or ERP software, such as Sage 300 ERP, is a long-term tool that when used properly can result in a greater likelihood of international integration success.

Maintaining modern technology can be of significant importance and value. This is particularly the case for mid-sized businesses when it comes to not just ERP selection but also having the most upgraded enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Over the past month, we have taken a closer look at a study with analyst insight done by Aberdeen to highlight this fact. The research was done using surveys, interviews, and data analysis and was comprised of a combination of best-in-class, industry average, and laggard organizations. This study, ERP in the Midmarket: Enabling Functionality and Simplicity to Combat Complexity, concluded that the midmarket organizations that are considered best-in-class are the ones that are more likely than those that meet industry averages or lag behind to accept ERP upgrades and keep ERP current. Instead of simply doing their best with ERP selection, these most successful companies are properly maintaining it as well. To learn more about the benefits of upgrading, visit here. Let’s take a closer look at the key findings from the study and what the takeaways mean for your business.

After you’ve gone through the process of ERP selection, maintaining current enterprise resource planning (ERP) software can seem unnecessary. In fact, for many mid-sized businesses, they believe that current ERP won’t make a difference in satisfying needs, that not enough new features are available to merit a change, and that the disruption to business will be more impactful than the impact software updates can have. To learn more about why staying current with ERP is important and how this makes a positive, instead of the perceived negative, impact on business, visit here. Now, let’s take a look at the many benefits of upgrading ERP software.

Problems arise when companies do not keep their enterprise resource planning (ERP) software current. Not only is ERP selection of a solid system important, but maintaining that system is equally important. Problems stem mainly from the effects outdated technology can have on forcing business operations to lag behind optimal speed and performance. To learn more, visit here.

When your business started the process of ERP selection, did you think through the longevity of the software as well? Not only is ERP selection important, but maintaining the most updated versions is also important. Although the need for ERP is known, do you understand the need to consistently update it as well?

Enterprise resource planning or ERP selection of software is no easy task. At the same time, it is essential to find, implement, and use ERP software in order improve automation (including distribution automation and manufacturing automation) and integration. To learn more about the benefits of manufacturing automation, visit here.

Growing your business is likely an ongoing desire and goal for your company. Even if you are not a large company, you can still achieve significant growth and be innovative. To learn more about fostering growth through the ERP selection process, visit here. Let’s take a closer look at the opportunities you have to help your business grow by benefitting from ERP selection and manufacturing automation no matter the size of the company.

Do you ever feel like the challenges facing you as manufacturers are overwhelming? The day-to-day operations in manufacturing can be challenging enough in and of themselves. Add to that the need for improved manufacturing automation and distribution automation, and you are up against quite the task. We can understand why you may feel overwhelmed by all that is demanded and needed to keep manufacturing prospering.

Many manufacturers believe that achieving automation within their manufacturing processes is an impossibility. Or, they view it as an isolated and individual process that should be dealt with in and of itself. The most effective and successful manufacturing automation actually comes from integrating systems to work together instead of attempting to fix what appears to be an isolated issue. This should create beneficial cohesion and integration of various processes and software used across the company. It should also should combine them into one fluid system and process.