In today’s complex business environment, it can be very challenging for in-house IT professionals to keep up with the pace of change necessary to sustain a competitive advantage.
Whether the homegrown IT system you have seems "fine" for now, or your company has developed strong loyalty to a custom-built solution, these options cannot offer you the level of protection and security of an outside enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution.
ERP system installation is often thought of as the most risky, expensive, and disruptive investment a distributor can make in their business. However, you must also consider the inherent risks of a homegrown solution. When you argue against a potential system switch with costs, pain, and efficiency concerns, you should take a look at them as they exist in your current system.
Compared to a robust ERP system built by a well-established software provider, homegrown tends to be fragile and lacking in-depth support. And while a custom-built system may seem to offer control and flexibility, it may actually lock you into a suboptimal solution. Some basic questions to consider include: Read More...
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