Is ERP out of reach for the SME?
If you think ERP software is too expensive for a SME, think again. Heinrich de Leeuw, Managing Director, Seidor South Africa points out that ERP technology enables SME owners and directors to have a real time dashboard of important data in the business. “In our current context, can you afford not to have a digitally intelligent business?” he says. A comprehensive ERP, like SAP Business One, links all components of the business centrally and gives SME owners a 360-degree view of the company, unifying flow of information and business transactions in real-time. The business benefits far outweigh the upfront costs because robust ERP delivers measurable value and can have a major positive impact on a business. “The costs of an ERP system depend on many elements, including the rental and/or licence fees, business analysis, data analysis, customisation, infrastructure, testing, training and change management,” says de Leeuw. “Keep in mind that ERP reduces costs by streamlining processes ...