In a recent Aberdeen Group Analyst Report “To ERP or Not to ERP: It Isn’t Even a Question”, the top reasons cited by business managers for not implementing an ERP system include:

• Internal effort to implement
• Can function without ERP
• Cost of software and services
• We are too small
• Systems are too complicated

Which one is keeping you from implementing ERP?

The same study found that performance of non-ERP organizations lagged significantly behind ERP companies in areas from inventory accuracy to on-time shipments. Customers expect a lot these days, and if your organization is not providing service on par with your competitors, they will leave. The Internet has made it very easy for consumers and business purchasers to find new sources who can serve their needs consistently.

With the survival of your business at stake, it’s critical for you to re-evaluate your organization’s need to move to ERP. So, how can you overcome the concerns of your management to help them feel confident in taking on an ERP implementation?

• Internal effort to implement – Find an implementation partner who works with your type of organization. They will understand your business and be able to carry some of the project load.
• Can function without ERP – Measure your current customer retention and repeat business to objectively evaluate your current situation.
• Cost of software and services – Cloud based ERP options are growing and can deliver significant savings in IT support and hardware costs.
• We are too small – If you have aspirations of growing your company, ERP provides the business intelligence to help you spot opportunities that will fuel growth.
• Systems are too complicated – Not all ERP systems are created equal. Dynamics ERP solutions are easy to use and have the familiar user interface that your employees use with Microsoft Office every day.

Talk to us today to find out how easy ERP can be.
Download the full Aberdeen Group report “To ERP or Not to ERP: It Isn’t Even a Question” here with our compliments.

Published on 24th November 2011 by Jeanne DeWitt.