ERP software has been around since the 1990s. While this technology is becoming increasingly popular to implement, early adopters of ERP systems may be thinking that it is time to upgrade their system.
If you’re wondering if it’s time for an ERP upgrade, here are some things to look for.
Outdated ERP System Interface
When you log in to your ERP system, you may simply see that your ERP software seems outdated. One notable sign of this: with older ERP software, you may not have mobility and flexibility in terms of where your employees can access your ERP. A newer ERP may be cloud-based, allowing your employees to access the data they need from any device, anywhere.
Dated interfaces can also create challenges in terms of your employee’s user experience. As software ages, it may become more and more challenging to train your new employees, and tenured employees that have experience with the software may begin to retire or leave the company. When employees don’t know how to use your software, this can cause further productivity difficulties while an ERP is something that is meant to increase productivity in and of itself.
Finally, an outdated interface can also negatively impact customer experience. If the software doesn’t track inventory, shipping, or logistics as accurately as a newer ERP can, you may disappoint your customers.
Inadequate Software Performance
Your older ERP software may have fewer features and a slower load time than newer software. You may consider upgrading your ERP software if you find your current version is lacking up-to-date features that support your business processes and help address your business’ pain points.
It is also important to note that as your ERP software ages, there may be fewer integration options with other software solutions your company uses or compatibility issues with newer technology that your company will adopt in the future. If your solutions are not working seamlessly together, they may cause inefficiencies in your organization.
If you find your organization is becoming increasingly reliant on Excel spreadsheets, this can indicate that your ERP software needs upgrading to better serve your business processes. Your ERP solution is meant to help your organization become more efficient by streamlining your operations and processes, rather than creating inefficiencies and more manual work for your organization.
While it may seem hard to decide when it is the right time to upgrade your ERP software, doing so can help your business processes stay streamlined and your organization to stay competitive against direct business competitors. Learn about our ERP software solution Whiz Synergy and upgrade today.
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