Throughout SYSPRO's more than 30-year history, clients in the manufacturing sector who have most often achieved success have been those able to effectively map their ERP systems to react to market trends, and to produce vital information required to make business-critical decisions timeously. They have achieved this mostly by relying on vendors that have become their partners in the ongoing drive for great efficiencies and profitability.
Given the importance of ERP systems, many manufacturers find selecting the right one for their needs to be an overwhelming experience.
“The easiest step is to select software that fulfils the required functions. A manufacturer should choose something that will fit into their organisational structures and processes. Once the business requirements of the solution are decided, further consideration needs to be given to the people who will be doing the implementation. Far too often, manufacturers make a decision based purely on technology grounds, and do not consider the cultural fit between themselves and the vendor,” says SYSPRO Marketing Director Meryl Malcomess.
Malcomess further explains that the vendor should produce a team that the manufacturer is comfortable working with for a prolonged period of time, as it is generally a lengthy process to install, test, roll-out, and refine an ERP solution. Where possible, a manufacturer should also select a vendor that has experience in its sector. Ideally, the people responsible for selling the solution should be involved in its implementation, as they will make sure that they are able to match the customer's full expectations every step of the way.
One of the common challenges with a successful ERP implementation is its integration with the existing systems that are already running in the organisation. An ERP implementation should be as simple as possible and should ensure minimal impact on any existing systems. As with any sector, manufacturers evolve and so should their ERP solutions.
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