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  “The majority of small and medium businesses are more reliant on innovation to get work done than ever before,” says Heinrich de Leeuw, Managing Director, Seidor Africa.                                                          Given the rapid speed at which worldwide companies are evolving, business leaders may feel pressured to digital overhaul their business. Fortunately, it’s not as complicated as it sounds. Digitisation may seem like a modern concept, but it has actually been around for more than 30 years. Born in the late 1990s, it became popular in the mid-2000s with the computerisation of the workplace. The term “digital transformation” originated in the mid to late 2010s when it started to become a popular trend. This phrase has historically been used to describe the shift from manual to digital processes in many industries inclu...

When organisations are considering a new solution it’s usually because of the challenges they are facing with their existing system.   Heinrich de Leeuw, Managing Director, Seidor Africa Deploying a new ERP solution is a major project for any organisation. That’s why it is imperative to take things one step at a time. First, address the challenges within the organisation and how the chosen solution will overcome these. The planning stage is critical as no-one wants to find out too late that there are issues in the business that the new system cannot address.    During the planning stage, speak to all key stakeholders in the business about their needs. Once these have been mapped, researching solutions and comparing functionality will determine the best fit for the organisation – now and in the future. The average lifespan for an ERP solution that is not updated regularly is about ten years, which is why it is important try and keep your system up-to-date. SAP usually...

Seamless ERP for SMEs regardless of user location Looking for a powerful, flexible and affordable way to manage a small business post-pandemic? Working from home has become an intrinsic part of life for many due to the pandemic. This has led to an increased need for business agility, mobile working capabilities, and end-to-end security. “The cloud hosted version of SAP Business One makes it easier for small and medium enterprises to function remotely, with built-in capabilities to handle diverse business needs,” says  Heinrich de Leeuw, MD, Seidor Africa .  Productivity  Employees can use this ERP solution from anywhere and at any time, just as if they were working onsite. Data can be accessed in the cloud, and accurate, comprehensive reports created. The software instantly stores all data and makes it accessible to all the relevant stakeholders.  “With SAP Business One, you can create an interactive and intuitive dashboard that assists in sorting out the data, monit...

In the current environment, becoming a smart business and building business resilience are fundamental for manufacturing companies that are seeking ways to make themselves disruption-proof. Among the key priorities for manufacturers are: ·           Enhanced competitiveness and a level playing field – the ability to manage change in real-time.  ·           Improved market access – the ability to gain access to new channels and key insights. ·           Pro-industry policy and institutional framework – the ability to ensure compliance and traceability. ·           Industrial sustainability and resilience – the ability to automate approvals on margins. ·           SME development – the ability to efficiently control cash flow and quickly unlock capital. “Seidor A...

Much like the Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA), which became fully operational from 1 July 2021, and substantially impacts the recording and disclosure of personal information, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union (EU) law that gives consumers greater protection and control of their personal data.   Being a global system, SAP Business One has been GDPR compliant since 2018. The same GDPR system compliance processes are relevant to POPIA in South Africa, which is great news for local customers.   Compliance in four easy steps Andre Adendorff, Director of Presales at Seidor Africa, says there are four easy ways in which SAP Business One makes compliance with POPIA easier for organisations that may be feeling the heat when it comes to POPIA readiness. 1.      With SAP Business One, organisations can easily determine and discover which data held in the system is personal, through the identification of natural persons....