Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like SAP and Oracle have become increasingly popular in today’s business world.
But did you know that these big ERP systems are not always the best choice for specific tasks like planning, inter-store transfers, and changing stock targets?
ERP systems are like big toy boxes with a lot of information, but to make the best decisions, it’s better to use specific tools that sit on top of the ERP and help you understand the information better.
ERP’s Big Toolbox: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All in Business Planning
Different stores have different tools to help them plan and sell things.
In big companies, we use a special kind of tool called an ERP system.
ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning.
It’s like a big toolbox that can help with lots of different things like
– managing money,
– keeping track of products, and
– planning how to make things.
Sometimes, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗥𝗣 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹. It’s like trying to use a hammer to screw in a nail.
It might work, but it’s not the best tool for the job.
When that happens, it can cause problems between the people who
– run the company’s computer systems and
– people who work in the different parts of the company.
The best thing for the company to do is to spend a little extra money.
Give each part of the company the right tools for their job.
It’s like buying different tools for a toolbox, instead of just one tool that tries to do everything.
And when they have the right tools, it helps them plan better and make sure they have the right things to sell.