Currently, there are different types of management systems, it is important to know what an ERP is, what are the characteristics of an ERP and what is the proper implementation that allows companies to improve their productivity and gain competitiveness. The proposals that the market presents in ERP solutions were not all designed and developed for the same type of company, therefore, not all of them respond to the same extent to the needs of any organization. For example, a large company has different objectives and problems from those of an SME. The management solution for each case will probably not be the same.
Here are some points to consider about the company:
Flexibility and adaptability
The ability to adapt to the needs, processes and forms of each type of business. The ERP system to be implemented must have mainly the two characteristics mentioned above in order to work efficiently. Then, for the implementation to be successful, it will also depend on the work team formed by the client and the supplier's consulting service.
Scalability
It is the evolution of the system itself in parallel with the progress of the company. A good management system is one that evolves with the growth of the company, follows the development of the organization with functional capacity to sustain the greater complexity of the business, without the need to migrate to a different solution.
ERP as a means
It is a typical mistake for companies to take ERP solutions as an end and not as a means or tool to take the next step. This type of systems are a base, that is to say, the beginning, to later incorporate other tools that without an ERP, it would not be possible to think of.
Avoid unnecessary decisions and allow the most operative ones.
An ERP system, or any system for that matter, must reflect what will happen in reality, if it does not, it ends up being an extra workload for the company.
Solid
It must meet certain minimum characteristics in an efficient, seamless and consistent manner. By cracks, we mean that the company must be able to perform basic functions through the ERP system, but in an automatic way, streamlining and oiling processes that used to take a lot of time and energy. Any system that does not allow to perform the essential operations of a company (invoicing, taxes, shipping, etc.) is not a viable ERP and adaptable to the company's business.
Installed customer base
This gives security to the company, it is one of the great sources of ERP growth, that is to say, many of the added changes that the supplier companies make, correspond to the customizable function of the product, since they arise with the suggestions and new needs of the clients.
These characteristics of an ERP are essential when implementing management solutions in today's companies. They are decisive to consider whether an ERP system will work or not, making the software adapt to the company's business.
Here are some points to consider about the company:
- Company size.
- More complex processes.
- Tools to be used.
- Reality and ideal of the company.
Flexibility and adaptability
The ability to adapt to the needs, processes and forms of each type of business. The ERP system to be implemented must have mainly the two characteristics mentioned above in order to work efficiently. Then, for the implementation to be successful, it will also depend on the work team formed by the client and the supplier's consulting service.
Scalability
It is the evolution of the system itself in parallel with the progress of the company. A good management system is one that evolves with the growth of the company, follows the development of the organization with functional capacity to sustain the greater complexity of the business, without the need to migrate to a different solution.
ERP as a means
It is a typical mistake for companies to take ERP solutions as an end and not as a means or tool to take the next step. This type of systems are a base, that is to say, the beginning, to later incorporate other tools that without an ERP, it would not be possible to think of.
Avoid unnecessary decisions and allow the most operative ones.
An ERP system, or any system for that matter, must reflect what will happen in reality, if it does not, it ends up being an extra workload for the company.
Solid
It must meet certain minimum characteristics in an efficient, seamless and consistent manner. By cracks, we mean that the company must be able to perform basic functions through the ERP system, but in an automatic way, streamlining and oiling processes that used to take a lot of time and energy. Any system that does not allow to perform the essential operations of a company (invoicing, taxes, shipping, etc.) is not a viable ERP and adaptable to the company's business.
Installed customer base
This gives security to the company, it is one of the great sources of ERP growth, that is to say, many of the added changes that the supplier companies make, correspond to the customizable function of the product, since they arise with the suggestions and new needs of the clients.
These characteristics of an ERP are essential when implementing management solutions in today's companies. They are decisive to consider whether an ERP system will work or not, making the software adapt to the company's business.