The manufacturing industry is changing rapidly, and modern business management software can help enterprises keep a competitive edge. However, many businesses in the manufacturing sector are still relying on their old legacy systems, despite the fact that there are much more effective options available. How can you tell if your legacy system is holding you back? Check out these telltale signs. 

Lack of functionality
Simply put, can your legacy system do what you want it to do? Your old software may not allow for collaboration or mobile use, which are two things that are very important for today's manufacturers. That means your team is stuck with an older workflow model, without the ability to modernize. How can you keep up with your competitors if they're using more sophisticated manufacturing software? 

No agility or flexibility
Many older systems are too rigid to adapt to the changing landscape of modern supply chains. If you legacy program is out of date, then it's very unlikely that your team is able to incorporate any new functionalities or services. A modern enterprise resource planning system can break you out of that rigid mold, and allow for the flexibility that will give you an edge. 

Out of date hardware
If you're hosting your legacy software in-house, it's likely that new hardware no longer supports it. That means you're spending extra time and money dealing with out-of-date equipment just to keep it running. Modern ERP solutions are much more flexible in this regard. You can go with a cloud-based option, and free your business from hosting responsibilities. Cloud ERP is a great option for growing manufacturers because it's more scalable, letting these companies focus on their work while the cloud hosting company manages the hardware. 

No support
Does your legacy vendor no longer work on your old system? Does that vendor even exist anymore? Legacy systems often have no support, meaning when you have a problem there's no one to help you work through it. With modern ERP business management software, you get consulting and support every step of the way, from implementation through post-go live support. 

If any of the above sounds familiar, there's still hope! A manufacturing ERP software solution such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV is built for today's manufacturing enterprise. As a modern ERP, Dynamics NAV works for you, allowing you to adopt the modules your business needs and customize them for manufacturing software that fits your business like a glove. 

To learn more about how Dynamics NAV can work for your team, contact Accent Software.