The enterprise resource planning (ERP) market is dynamic and innovative. The system is in constant flux, rapidly developing like any other digital-era technology, and in order to avoid falling behind, companies must conduct constant evaluations of their business management software. Are you taking full advantage of all the advancements that have been made in ERP? Does your system still fit the needs of your business and its environment?

Here are a few signs that it might be time to replace your ERP system:

Outdated systems: Aging systems will frequently take long periods of time to respond, or will break down entirely, indicating that the system is overtaxed and begging for replacement. Outdated systems will suffer architectural limitations, such as the type of network configuration that can be accommodated, and functional problems, like a lack of integration between different systems. Your ERP system should be able to efficiently and effectively meet all the demands of your business.

Functional limitations: If you ever find yourself avoiding your ERP system because it simply has too many issues to use, think long and hard about updating. Many companies simply stick to spreadsheets and other methods to get things done in the moment, leaving the problem of a clearly impractical ERP for another day. There is no point in keeping a software you can't use. If you have recently acquired another company, introduced new products or expanded your chains, the changes could put a huge load on systems that cannot handle complexities. Instead of living with the functional limitations, make a point to look for replacements.

No mobility: Modern ERP systems are designed to make use of new technologies in the market, such as smartphones and tablets. Take advantage of the convenience of these features by updating your system.

The face of ERP is constantly shifting. To bring your system into the modern age, contact Accent Software today.