A well-executed deployment of ERP business management software can play a crucial role in the success of a company by helping streamline workflows and reducing costs. Despite the benefits, poorly implemented ERP can hinder all of the advantages the platform offers. Here are five things to avoid:

• Poor planning. An ERP can't just be added in a vacuum. Before implementing ERP, perform an assessment of your business and management needs. This will help you better understand what you need and how ERP can work towards those goals. 
• Lack of knowledge. Many companies select an ERP solution without fully understanding its potential. If you don't know the full range of the ERP's capabilities than you won't be able to fully integrate it into your business. 
• No employee support. The right team of people needs to be in place to successfully deploy ERP. Make sure everyone is on board with the change across the executive level ( c-suite), department heads and IT. Understanding and investment from the ground up will help the process go smoothly and will likely translate to greater efficiencies realized right from the start.
• No training. An investment into an ERP system means nothing without employee support. It's just as important to invest in training and change management during implementation so that employees know what to do and the process operates smoothly. 
• Loving legacy. Its understandable that people grow attached to legacy applications, but ERP offers a better solution. The sooner employees can transition to new systems, the quicker you'll notice the benefits of ERP in actuation. 

If your company is in the market for a viable business management software, contact Accent Software today.