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Getting rid of ‘ERP Disconnect’

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Getting rid of ‘ERP Disconnect’

ERP systems ought to keep all the critical areas of a business connected. Most oft, businesses operating in the manufacturing industry endure from the ‘ERP disconnect’ problem, when the solution is meant to streamline communication throughout the operations.

The traditional ERP software concept sits atop the ideology of bolting third-party modules to provide the needed functionalities. Here, the challenge starts to pop-up when a business experiences growth. Thus, triggering the need for updates, customisation, add-ons, etc. that all drive complexity to a whole new level hindering the organisation’s ability to evolve. Bridging these key pieces together and customising the solution can affect communication channels for a business.

Read also: 5 Communication Gaps you didn’t know your ERP System could Bridge

 

In an attempt to disprove the traditional model and eradicate the ERP nightmare, today we have unified ERP systems to offer a more cohesive and centralised enterprise resource planning experience. With all the quintessential functionalities such as accounting, inventory management, production, etc. built into one single system, there won’t be any communication gaps.

A number of manufacturers experience disconnect between workflows forcing them to implement several manual fixes to continue with production. This often results into data segregation between various departments thus, decreasing operational efficiency and productivity.

Upgrading manufacturing processes has been always a priority for manufacturers all around the globe to keep up with the cutthroat market competition. This is the reason a whopping number of manufacturing organisations are investing in operational and product development technology/tools. And, implementing a unified and robust ERP system sits at the core of this revolutionary strategy.

A good number of manufacturing businesses in India trust Sage X3 to receive comprehensive insights into their key business operations whilst boosting efficiency all throughout. Implementation of Sage X3 at these manufacturing organisations have helped them to shift their focus from manual operations to a more automated approach.

A unified ERP solution eliminates the problem of system disconnects. With all the functionalities loaded into the system, people from various departments can share data and communicate seamlessly. For instance, a sales rep on the go can check the inventory available for sale on his/her smartphone. In the event of an order, accounting people can generate the invoice and do forecasting. All this takes place in real-time.

Also on Sage Software blog: 3 Quality Painpoints Process Manufacturers can address with ERP

Sage ERP for manufacturing industry helps to make sound business decisions. For more information on how Sage X3 can uplift your manufacturing operations, reach us here. Sage Software Solutions (P) Ltd. has been dedicated in developing and implementing unified ERP solutions for manufacturing organisations 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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