Enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms unify companies. They form a central nervous system that allows businesses to operate efficiently, connect various areas of the enterprise and providing new tools for management. Because the goal of an ERP platform is to unify, companies need to begin the process in solidarity to achieve that goal. This means that employees across departments and vertical leadership structures should come together to commit to making a deployment successful. 

"Companies that tend to struggle the most [with ERP] are the ones that lack upper management level involvement," says Daniele Fresca director of marketing for IQMS, in CIO Magazine. "Resources at the lower level tend to not be educated and engaged with the implementation project without senior level involvement."

When companies lack adequate buy-in from senior leadership, one or two engaged leaders might struggle to turn the organization in favor of the ERP solution. Imagine trying to steer a vast sailboat while only being able to control one of the sails. 

One of the ways to avoid this problem is by carefully presenting the benefits and expectations of an ERP system to leadership. When they have the best and most comprehensive information at their disposal, misunderstanding and resistance may be less likely. Fresca emphasizes that while leadership don't need a complex technical understanding of the ERP solution, it helps when they have a thumbnail sketch of how it will improve the enterprise. 

At Accent Software, our team of experts has deep experience helping companies embrace business management software solutions that achieve a variety of goals, from inventory management to human resources and accounting. Contact us today to learn more about how an ERP solution like the Microsoft Dynamics NAV can help optimize efficiency in your company and poise it for growth.