How ERP systems can help your business?

No matter the size of your company and if you are manufacturer or distributor, every business needs a method of organization in order for it to be profitable and effective.

But, even with that knowledge, several small-and medium-size businesses aren’t quite sure what they need or even where to start looking.

Currently, many mid-market manufacturers and distributors don’t know about ERP systems exist or that there is a more efficient method available better than Excel Spreadsheets.

• What is ERP?

ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning, is business software that integrates and runs all aspects of your business. Helps you with management and optimization of inventory, production planning and scheduling, record to report through financial controls and customer relationship management just to mention a few. An ERP system will enable your business to identify waste, eliminate inefficiencies, improve customer relations and facilitate real-time collaboration.

• ERP systems provide businesses a greater insight and visibility into their supply chain operations. Access to this key information allows them to make critical business decisions and to maintain a competitive edge in their industry, no matter how bit or small the competition may be. An ERP system gives 360° visibility into your operations, problems are more easily identified and employees can make informed decisions. Financial data is always current thanks to real-time integration between financial, manufacturing and distribution solutions.

• ERP systems can help businesses become more time efficient and improve productivity by eliminating duplication and manual entry.

• Another characteristic that can become a critical benefit for ERP customers is that ERP vendors can maintain close ties to the industries they serve, and respond quickly to the emerging needs of their customers. This provides the customer with the long-term assurance that as their mid-market businesses continue to grow, their ERP system will grow with them to in response to future needs.

Knowing the full benefits that an ERP system can have for your business is the first step to cutting costs and improving ROI.

We will more than happy to further discuss how an ERP system can streamline your business processes. You can contact us via our website hhcsscorp.com.