Enterprise resource planning can bring many changes to a business, such as increased efficiency, improved inventory management and clearer cross-functional communications. What many people may not realize is that ERP software can also improve company culture.

While culture can be difficult to define, it plays a major role in how well your enterprise runs. A strong company culture can lead to happier, more productive employees. Many of the issues with legacy software, such as poor communication, inefficient processes and general disorganization can hurt company culture, but the improvements that come with the right business management software can reverse these effects. 

New roles and responsibilities
Many employees will be facing new challenges and opportunities when business management software is implemented. Everyone's role will change in some way or another, but there will be some users who feel like they have totally different jobs. It's important to make sure that everyone understands the changes going forward. Not only how it's going to change their jobs day in and day out, but how it's going to improve functions throughout the company. 

Training and education
Rick Cook of Inside ERP said, "Train for the changes, not just the software." It's gong to take more than just a few training sessions to get everyone on board with the changes. Ongoing training programs will keep your team up-to-date with all of the changes, as ERP software like Microsoft Dynamics NAV is always evolving. Use real-life scenarios so the team can see how these new standards and tools will apply to their everyday roles. Properly trained employees will embrace these changes, because they'll see the value this new software brings. 

Automation
ERP software helps to automate the redundant, time-consuming tasks that can frustrate many workers. By completing these tasks automatically, the ERP system frees your team up for more valuable and rewarding work. Your team will feel more fulfilled from spending more time helping customers and performing other high-value tasks. 

Change management
Seeing leaders getting on board with the new business management software solutions will help establish the importance of the new ERP system. Nominating change agents throughout the company as "super users" can help demonstrate the many benefits this software will bring. 

When everyone in your organization buys into this new and improved manufacturing business software, your company culture will be thriving with team members who are excited to be part of a cutting edge operation. 

At Accent Software, we can help you create a training plan to develop your users into experts, so you can be well on your way to enjoying the many ERP benefits. We're proud Microsoft business software partners, and we help growing businesses use Microsoft Dynamics NAV for their business management software solutions. Contact us to learn more about the many ways we can help.