A handful of years ago, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems were only available to a limited number of ventures with the capital to fund and implement the software. Technological evolution has slowly brought ERP to more and more business, and now consumerization is ensuring that even the smallest startup can find an ERP solution that fits their needs and budget.

Consumerization means, according to CFO.com, "the use of interfaces that resemble web, social, and mobile consumer technologies." Vendors should dedicate themselves to building user-friendly system that can be easily adopted by employees at any level. Consumerization allows software to be utilized by anyone who has an impact on the results of a business by creating intuitive applications. 

It seems to be the natural progression in an industry where mobile ERP interfaces are becoming standard. Many first-class ERP vendors have introduced mobile platforms to their software to support a range of popular mobile devices, from iPhones to Android tablets. Consumer style apps will define worker interaction with enterprise software in the future.

Today's ERP applications also include a degree of social capability, with tools that allow for collaboration between employees or with customers. Businesses that are spread out across the nation (or across a number of nations) are sure to take advantage of the accessibility such features allow.

ERP consumerization is the future of a system that is always evolving. If you are interested in learning more about business management software contact Accent Software today!