Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software brings many benefits, including a smoother workflow, increased productivity and improved communication. The process of implementing an ERP system can be a challenging one, although it's absolutely worth the challenges. However, it's still important to consider these when you're preparing to move to a business management system, so you can have the smoothest transition possible. 

Communication
As Paul Bywater points out in BDaily, remember to communicate to your team how this transition will impact each member. They will need to understand how this system benefits them, but also how the transition is going to impact their day-to-day jobs. 

Software
What kind of business do you run? Different business management software solutions can serve different types of enterprises. You will also want to consider what modules you would like to incorporate in your setup, and whether or not you will be adopting a cloud-based system. 

Rollout strategy
The two most common rollout strategies are "big bang and "phased." Both have their advantages and disadvantages. A big bang rollout happens all at once, so while there can be an initial disruption as you convert to a new system, you will see a return on your investment much sooner. A phased rollout happens gradually, so you can ease your way into the new system. However, a phased rollout will be more expensive because your team will have to keep your legacy system running while they learn the new ERP software. 

Training personnel
Remember that training is not a one-time investment. As ERP systems are scalable to your business, it's a good idea to invest in continuous training so your users are always up to date on all of the system capabilities. A deployment vendor such as Accent Software can help you create a training plan and a change management strategy, so your users become experts. 

At Accent Software, we can help your ERP implementation go as smoothly as possible, so you can be well on your way to saving money and being more productive. We're proud Microsoft partners, and we help SMBs use Microsoft Dynamics NAV for their business intelligence. Contact us to learn more about the many ways we can help.