SaaS ERP for SMEs

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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integrates the management of business activities through software systems which store and interpret the data provided from such areas as financial processing, human resources, manufacturing and procurement, unifying all this information on to a single system.

Even in SMEs data is abundant, the majority of companies today now use an ERP system to manage their operations. An ERP system serves as a central database, it is able to analyse and organise data thus improving overall performance. Some of the key benefits are:

v  Increased Efficiency;

v  Sharing of Information;

v  Data Protection;

v  Error-Free Accounting;​

v  Reduced Operational Costs. 

Without such a system in place data is often separated far and wide across an organisation in various applications like emails and spreadsheets. Data on an ERP system is stored in one place making it easy for employees to track down and update information. 

Advantages of using an ERP System for SMEs:

▪  Increases productivity by automating standard tasks freeing up employees to work on other projects.

▪  Distributes data across remote cloud servers enhancing security by establishing redundancy points to protect against a single point of failure.

▪  Allows for visibility into the status of data managed by others using the system which assists with inventory flow and stock control.

▪  Provides the functionality to adapt and scale the existing system as a business changes and grows.

▪  Enables faster decision making and quicker reaction times in the supply chain.

▪  Assists with having up-to-date searchable records for compliance with regulations and auditing.

There are many compelling reasons to invest in an ERP system, employees today are using smartphones and tablets to complete many tasks on the go, ERP systems are mobile friendly, they provide apps to dashboards, reports and other information. The access to real-time reporting enables businesses to monitor their operations continuously, identifying issues as they occur and putting actions in to place to address each situation. 

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