It is essential that manufacturing companies have access to the top enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. Manufacturers employ a number of specialized processes that need the best support from software that streamlines and simplifies functions, reduces costs and improves overall performance. 

In a previous blog post we discussed three signs a company should look out for that suggest their ERP system might not be supporting the business as it should. These signs indicate that the organization should be looking for software upgrades.

Here are three more "cracks in the system" that companies should keep an eye out for:

Backup is stored on tapes: On the off-chance that sometimes serious happened to your servers or data center — for example, a fire — you would need to buy new equipment, configure it and then load your backup data. If your information is on tapes the time it takes to get back up and running after an emergency or a disaster is much longer than preferable. Tapes also increase the chances of losing data in the case of a failure.

High maintenance fees: Legacy ERP systems have significantly higher maintenance fees than more current solutions. If your software's maintenance fees consistently rise, the overall cost of ownership will also be increasing. Overtime you might find that you are paying a lot for functions that cannot meet the demands of your company.

No remote data access: Business doesn't stop running when you travel. If your ERP system does not have mobile applications, or support remote access via a smartphone or laptop, you may find yourself unable to run things efficiently. Wireless connectivity is so widespread that it makes little sense to be limited by your software in this regard.

If you are looking to switch to a new ERP system, contact Accent Software. We can help you define your ERP strategy, and work with you to design and implement the manufacturing software best suited to your company's needs.