Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)—Breaking Down Information Barriers

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a systematic way for a company to plan optimal use of their money, material, staff and other resources. One system breaks down the information dams between departments and enables it to flow so everyone to work together with ease.

An ERP system can extend from the workers making widgets on the production line to the accountants crunching numbers, those on the front lines serving the customers and more. ERP even enables communication with outside stakeholders such as suppliers and customers.

When associates can tap into other departments’ information as needed, the company is able to shift into overdrive. At the same time, management can get a snapshot of every process, and a bird’s eye view of the business as a whole. This empowers all associates to make better decisions and correct course as necessary.

While small companies can muddle along without ERP, it is a must-have for a company that wants to grow and remains competitive. Without an ERP system, information is likely to be trapped in departmental ‘silos’. Also, because we’re human, mistakes happen and inconsistencies occur when processes aren’t automated and standardized. As a result, data isn’t trusted and associates hesitate to use it for decision-making.

ERP not only tunes up every department but also helps them work in sync with other departments. Teamwork and automation are facilitated, driving productivity and customer satisfaction. It becomes the engine that drives your sales and profitability to take off because your company is firing on all cylinders.

SharePoint—the Water Cooler and Library

SharePoint goes beyond resource management to facilitate fluid communications, collaboration, and content management. It’s the water cooler conversations, virtual meetings, and company library, all wrapped up into system associates can access anywhere, anytime.

Why SharePoint and ERP are a Perfect Pair

Even if a company is using an ERP system to control their resources, they still need to collaborate, coordinate, and organize information. And that’s what SharePoint can do. It enhances the visibility, accessibility, and conversation surrounding the data provided by an ERP system. The synergistic power of ERP plus SharePoint can give your company a competitive edge and empower employees to reach their potential.

Call us at 484-892-5713 or Contact Us today to learn how we can help you to leverage SharePoint and ERP for productivity and profitability.