As an increasing number of business functions are able to be moved to the cloud, companies may wonder if a cloud-based ERP solution is right for them. The cloud presents numerous advantages for ERP, but the decision to go this route will depend on the unique needs of your business. 

Here are some of the potential advantages of choosing a cloud-based ERP system for your business management software:

Saves on costs. When you operate your software out of the cloud, it may result in savings since it can be updated without significant production delays. 

Helps with reshoring. Through increased visibility, improved productivity and efficiency, cloud-based ERP systems can be beneficial to reshoring through faster data transfers and easier accessibility through mobile. 

Although the cloud has its benefits, an article from TechTarget Search Manufacturing ERP notes that the manufacturing industry has not been quick to adopt the cloud, instead preferring to stay with on-premises ERP. However, this is poised to change.

"In a survey of companies ranging from $10 million to $10 billion in annual revenue, Gartner found that nearly half of all organizations plan on bringing their core ERP systems into the cloud within five years. But of the 30 percent that said their ERP systems will remain on-premises, almost all were from the manufacturing sector," writes Tony Kontzer.

Whatever type of ERP system works best for your company, an experienced provider can help you achieve the most from it. Accent Software is a Microsoft Business Solutions Partner. Our expertise can help ensure that your business management software best meets the unique needs of your company. With a customized solution, your software can be configured to the specific demands of your business, including factors that go along with operating in your region, whether you are based in Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana.