Upgrading can sound tricky in the short term, but the longer-term effects of not upgrading can hold your business back from going where it needs to go:
- Manual work could increase as your outdated and inflexible system will require more adapting to meet your needs.
- Important decisions might be made without data as the speed of reporting and analysis will fall behind the pace of your business.
- You could lack ongoing support or training if you try to increase the capacity of your system, meaning you might not be getting the best use out of your upgrade.
- With outdated legacy systems, your business could fall behind the competition.
It doesn’t have to be difficult to upgrade your current system, especially if you have an experienced consultant on your side. Here are three benefits to an ERP upgrade that will help your business continue to grow.
1. Real-time reporting and visibility
With your ERP upgrade, you won’t have to deal with spreadsheets and a lack of controls. You’ll be able to create custom dashboards and scorecards that give you real-time, at-a-glance business insights that can assist you in making important decisions.
Work in custom, automated reports that you can populate with the touch of a button. You can put the right controls in place so that information stays in the right hands. Reduce the manual work and risk of human error, and easily keep your business compliant.
2. Compatibility with mobile devices
Imagine not having to go on your desktop computer to view metrics and push notifications or to submit or approve reports. When you complete an ERP upgrade, you won’t have to worry about being on the go. Everything you need becomes available from your mobile device.
Communicating with your team would also become easier. That means you can remain efficient and keep making the right decisions for your business, even from afar.
3. Ongoing testing and support
The ERP upgrade process has a lot of moving parts and can feel almost impossible. If you decide to upgrade your ERP, we don’t want you to have to do heavy lifting on your own. We can provide the guidance to get you through the process. The best part? Once you’ve upgraded, you won’t have to go through the hassle again.
Your ERP system will automatically be updated with new release features. And before your system updates, we will test it for you to check that nothing can break during the process. You’ll have a weight taken off your shoulders knowing that your system is in the best shape possible as you continue to grow. Plus, it can save you a lot of time.
