It happens time and again that certain services in ERP systems are advertised as special and innovative, even though they have long since become standard in today's world. default belong. Especially the usability is always a major issue. In order to clarify the requirements that users may have for a standard ERP system, we have summarised the basis of user-friendly ERP software here.
1. Quick search with filter
each ERP systemwhich is user-friendly, definitely offers the option of searching for data records using a quick search. The user can activate the search field via a button or a shortcut and search for a name or a number, for example. The possible hits displayed are continuously compared with the filter.
2. Favorites
ERP users can mark the most frequently used applications and lists as favourites so that they can always access them quickly.
3. User Permissions
In ERP systems, users have different authorizations. You define who accesses which reports, functions, Data and masks. On the one hand, this protects sensitive data. On the other hand, the data in the masks is also reduced so that the user only sees what they really need.
4. customised menus
Next to ERP systems most Office solutions also offer a menu of functions for the respective user interface. There, the user can choose between the menu items that they need most in the situation.
5. Left
Links can be used to access the details via the data specified in the screens. For example, if an article is displayed in the screen, the link takes you to the supplier data. There are further links to customers, enquiries, complaints, etc.
6. Codes with designation
A data record is always accompanied by a code, e.g. an order number in the system or the Database recorded. As the codes for editing or administration in the masks often lead to additional work or errors, a user-friendly ERP system should always display a description for the codes.
7. Customized Masks
In order to display the various information in the screens of an ERP system well on all screen formats, they must be customisable. This means that the fields that are not required can be hidden.
8. Tab
Data entry requires frequent use of the keyboard. It therefore makes sense to be able to jump to the next field in the ERP system using the tab key. Also shortcuts facilitate the operation of the ERP solution.
9. User Orientation
In general, a user-friendly ERP system should not only fulfil the points mentioned above, but should also be generally user-oriented. The system must recognise and cover the requirements of the users. Here, the standard solution may lack one or two add on rush to help. On good advisor is again helpful here, as it clarifies what the system already provides and where it still needs to be supplemented.
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