Although the ERP systems for manufacturing companies are partly similar to those of service companies, they are completely different on closer inspection.
Many things are different in service companies
It is true that some services can be standardised and thus summarised as a "product" (e.g. consulting services). However, most processes are significantly more complex and are handled and billed differently, especially with customers.
The planning and realisation of IT implementations, for example, must be much more flexible than is often necessary for production and retail planning. The simple sequence from order to service to billing cannot be applied in this way in the service industry.
ERP software for service providers must be able to respond flexibly to individual process steps in order to function. In order for today's service providers to remain competitive, they must consider the profitability of their projects. To make this possible, individual applications such as CRMExcel, project management or accounting in order to obtain the necessary overview.
The advantage of integration
Only a fully integrated ERP solution of this kind also enables a service company, resources and adapt the process strategy accordingly. This constant access to the projects helps the service providers to respond flexibly to changes thanks to up-to-date and correct data.
Thanks to the right ERP solution, service companies have the opportunity not only to react quickly and efficiently, but also to make each of these services profitable in the end.
Service recording in service companies
Services are provided by people. The entire added value arises from the work of these people, who should record and document this work quickly and efficiently and forward it for calculation. An ERP for service providers must provide suitable tools for this purpose. Nowadays, it is a matter of course that service recording, the recording of travel costs and expenses, etc. should be carried out via an ERP system. mobile devices such as mobile phones or tablets.
There are now several extensions on the market for SAP Business One that transform SAP Business One into an ERP specialised for service companies.
MariProject (formerly ProjectManagement for SAP Business One) is likely to deliver the complete approach. Here, everything is fully integrated and broken down into many individual functions.
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