The benefits of ERP systems

It is well known that ERP systems are no longer an option, but a must for every company. Nevertheless, many people are not particularly familiar with "Enterprise Resource Planning" and its benefits. To change this, here is a list of how ERP systems really help companies. What are the benefits of ERP?

1. one software for all

All functions are available to the entire company in one system. With the ERP system, fees for many different pieces of software can be saved and the cost of constantly implementing new software is limited to one large system. ERP implementation. In addition, all of the company's data is in one place thanks to the ERP. Everything in the system can be accessed quickly and easily at any time. In addition, extensive analyses of data from different areas of the company can be carried out.

2. reduction of the manual effort

Standardisation means that data maintenance is limited to one system. This not only reduces the manual workload, but also prevents errors that can occur with multiple data entries. Data maintenance occur quickly in different systems.

3. improved customer service

As everyone has immediate access to all customer data at all times with the ERP, every employee (sales or support) can help every customer. The necessary basis for an optimised Customer Relationship Management!

4. warehouse management simple and clear

the warehouse management is greatly simplified if you have an insight into the exact stock levels using ERP. Goods can be reduced or new orders can be placed in good time. This guarantees fast delivery times.

5 Optimised communication

Every document is stored directly in the ERP system. Thanks to the constant accessibility, the internal messaging system with resubmissions and to-dos, collaboration within the company is improved enormously. Contact with other companies can also be simplified through applications such as supplier evaluation or contact management.

6. improved work processes

The functions of the ERP system can be used to standardise and optimise company processes. This ensures faster and more efficient work.

7. efficient personnel planning

Operational plans and optimised Resource planning help to improve the deployment of employees. Different working time models can also be flexibly managed using ERP.

8. good project management

The functions of an ERP make it easy to successfully implement projects. Thanks to a good overview and simple tools for project billing and Project controllingYou are always up to date and have an overview of all projects. This way, you can also intervene quickly if a project takes a critical course.

9. optimised production

The ability to keep an eye on production and costs at all times means that improvements can be made flexibly (e.g. due to order density) and production costs can be calculated in such a way that the company's efficiency quickly becomes visible.

10. financial accounting integrated and efficient

The bookings in the ERP system can be at least partially automated. This saves time. Complex metrics are taken into account and posted. Thanks to quick access to analyses of all this data, the management has the opportunity to work much faster and more flexibly with the financial accounting to handle. Efficient for the company.

11. key figures at a glance

Important decisions can be made on a completely new basis thanks to the constant access to data. The complete overview of the company helps not only to make decisions but also to justify them afterwards.

12. result: ERP benefit = success

With a suitable ERP system, you can save time in various areas and deploy employees correctly and efficiently. It can also minimise costs, such as production costs, thanks to constant access to accurate data. This is not only good for customers, but also improves day-to-day operations. Company management can also be optimised thanks to a precise overview of the entire financial accounting.
In addition to its success, an ERP system has great benefits for a company of any size. It is therefore worthwhile without exception.

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