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ERP: When the “One-Size-Fits-All” Mantra Won’t Work!

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ERP: When the “One-Size-Fits-All” Mantra Won’t Work!

When was the last time you bought a one-size-fits-all trouser only to discover that it was spot-on? It hardly happens, that’s the reality. Whilst this concept is quite popular in clothing biz, it holds a solid prominence in enterprise software landscape.

Yes, many ERP software companies focus on designing an enterprise solution that targets the masses rather than focusing on specific target markets. What similarities does your business share with a toy maker or a smartphone manufacturer for that matter? Chances are null, isn’t’ it?

This triggers the million-dollar question: why on earth would you want to use the same ERP software?

A whopping number of manufacturing companies had been functioning on standalone ERP platforms that offer little to basic functionalities only, often claimed and vended under the one-size-fits-all mantra.

Often, legacy or standalone enterprise applications prove to be deficient when it comes to handling complex business processes. This is where businesses realise the regretful decision of going for a one-size-fits-all ERP software.

This is the reason why we are seeing seismic shifts in ERP procurements in the last couple of years. For example, for a business specialising in process manufacturing, quality control plays a pivotal role and any glitch in the same can sabotage the company’s reputation beyond repair. Here, having a niche-based ERP software can save the day.

Read also: 3 Quality Painpoints a Process Manufacturer can address with ERP

So for businesses operating in the manufacturing industry, gone are the days of hopping from one system to the other. A domain specific ERP software curbs the hassle of logging into multiple systems, as it would offer a single-point-of-contact for accessing all your production, inventory, raw materials and sales data ensuring that everyone stays on the same page. So when a user from the inventory department feeds in some data, folks from sales and production departments are alerted in real-time thus, paving way for uniform and sound business decisions.

On the contrary, the one-size-fits-all ERP mantra may sound good for some businesses, but for the ones with diverse challenges and operational difficulties, it is always advisable to opt for industry or niche specific ERP solutions.

So before you take the plunge into the world of ERP solutions, it is always advisable to weigh your industry requisites and challenges cautiously in order to lay your hands on the best-suited ERP software.

To assist you pick the best-suited ERP software for your business, REACH US HERE. Sage Software Solutions (P) Ltd. has been involved in developing and implementing ERP solutions for diverse industry verticals for over three decades. You can also drop us a mail at sales@sagesoftware.co.in for free demo and consultation.

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