An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can improve communication and decision-making throughout a company by acting as a central information hub and helping you streamline necessary processes. Let's take a look at some of the ways business management software can have a big impact on your workflow: 

Everyone on the same page

In an environment without an ERP system, each department often has its own separate records and databases. Employees upload data and generate reports when they need to with different groups, but the need to confirm data integrity in the event of duplicate data creates extra work and headaches for everyone involved. With a legacy system, each group may have a "gatekeeper" for their data, yet these gatekeepers often get overwhelmed with requests for information. Allowing everyone access to the same centralized data empowers employees, cuts down on administrative tasks and maintains data integrity throughout the company. 

Clear communication

Without ERP software, users often have to pore over duplicate data and fill out spreadsheets in order to communicate information clearly. This can get extremely time-consuming for small businesses, where being able to act quickly is essential. With ERP software, employees can quickly generate reports that are customized for their needs, directly from the system. Using these easily modified reports allows for quicker, clearer communication between teams, and it ensures decision-makers get the right information.

No guess work

Data integrity and clear reporting allows enterprise leaders to make clear, appropriate decisions. As Mark Humphlett of Forging Magazine says, "Modern ERP solutions go a long way to guide and shape the way users make decisions." ERP systems allow decision-makers to access relevant information and apply it within historical context. The result is clearer communications across teams and better decisions from the top.

ERP implementation experts Accent Software can ensure you'll have the best system in place for your data to make sure your team is working with the right information. Contact us to learn more about how we can help.