One of the more challenging aspects of having an enterprise resource planning system is the integration of that system into your operations. Once the ERP is set up and running, it in theory should make your business practices leaner and easier to manage.

As the world of ERP evolves, it becomes more and more necessary to keep pace with the industry standard so that your productivity and efficiency reach the levels that your competitors' do. As Larry Korak of Manufacturing Business Technology puts it, "To make the most of new strategies, such as collaboration through social media, business intelligence and deep analytics, manufacturers now need a level of flexibility and agility that old, outdated ERP solutions or homegrown applications cannot provide."

So many times, the implementation of a new system is necessary. What can you to make sure the process is as expeditious as possible?

Korak believes that the devil is in the details. The more particular you are with your requirements, the better ERP vendors can meet your needs. He goes on to give a related tip, saying that specialization is key, and that finding it will "eliminate the need for costly modifications."

Perhaps most important is doing what you can in the beginning to make sure maintenance of the system in the future is as smooth as it can be. That comes with training, says Korak, who says that ensuring all employees are familiar and comfortable with the new system is "paramount" to the ERP actually working in the future.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV has the flexibility and the high-level of competency to adapt to your manufacturing business' needs, and Accent Software has the experience with that software to implement it effectively, as well as the expertise to train your staff in its management.