Should I Upgrade Now or Later?
Decide between ERP upgrade or MRP rollout to optimize supply chain efficiency and meet customer needs.
Decide between ERP upgrade or MRP rollout to optimize supply chain efficiency and meet customer needs.
Having an ERP system that supports your business objectives is another key component of creating a resilient supply chain.
There is a lot of interest in IoT as it relates to connecting equipment, vehicles and more; however, it is a more complex topic with multiple vendors involved.
Since forecasting can deliver significant benefits with increased levels of service, inventory turnover and margin improvement, the question that inevitably arises is whether it makes sense to purchase a forecasting or demand planning system.
According to Gartner statistics, significant bottom line results can occur with just a 1% improvement in forecast accuracy. In fact, there are staggering improvements in lead time, inventory reduction and margins, so why not at least explore the idea?
When clients decide to upgrade ERP, they also look at CRM (customer relationship management) because it makes sense to align the technology infrastructure into a common platform that will be fully integrated and scalable.