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The Roles Of ERP Solution In Boosting Businesses’ Strategic Planning

Year 2023
August 2023
The Roles Of ERP Solution In Boosting Businesses’ Strategic Planning
16 Aug 2023

The Roles of ERP Solution in boosting businesses strategic planning blog banner - The Roles Of ERP Solution In Boosting Businesses’ Strategic PlanningA company’s future steps are decided through strategic planning. Nowadays, as business environments are becoming more sophisticated, managers may need to plan their strategies more carefully and ERP software may become their right-hand man. Without a strategic plan, the activities of an enterprise may become disjointed and counterproductive, even though all employees are doing what they think is best. In this article, we would like to clarify the roles of ERP Solutions in boosting businesses’ strategic planning.

Data reporting

ERP solutions are not only a tool for storing data, but it is also a powerful instrument for data analysis, as one of the most significant aspects of ERP software features is reporting ability. Data reporting and analysis are crucial for businesses when making strategic plans. This is because it not only helps organisations determine current core consumer demands and behaviors but also forecasts future market demands. These reports can usually be exported into a graphical format with a configurable dashboard, basic charts, and other visual elements for financial report presentation.

Synergix ERP software has an optional Business Analytics module with a myriad of standard reports. Customers are able to create any ad-hoc report in real-time or customise their unique report layout. These reports can also be planned to be emailed automatically to top management at predetermined intervals. As a result, the company’s managers will receive real-time information on their company’s performance and will be able to draw up plans for the future.

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Problem-solving process

Strategic plans differ from operational plans in that the purpose is to transform for the better, and if businesses wish to improve, they must first tackle current problems. After a review of the data analysis, enterprises can now determine what resources they currently have and what obstacles are preventing them from growing or attaining their objectives. Then, prioritising the challenges based on their importance, leaders may begin planning their strategy. Because the business environment and economy are so volatile, companies should have various backup plans. 

ERP systems seem to be the most preferred in this problem-solving process. This is because ERP software is in charge of quickly transferring information acquired to the appropriate management levels when a problem arises. As a result, ERP systems have become a chief assistant for managers.

Process management

It is obvious that the ability to coordinate among members and teams engaging in decision-making in order to accomplish common goals is a key necessity for planning a company’s future strategy. Employees need a common management system to help them communicate, create timelines and task allocations to avoid overlapping or overlooking important work. Using the scheduling dashboard in the ERP system, office staff can see whether other team members are on schedule or on leave on a particular day when allocating tasks. Departments are now able to interact and share information more efficiently; a synergised team can boost productivity and enhance employee’s satisfaction by allowing them to see how each part contributes to the vision of the organisation. Moreover, manual duties are also reduced, allowing employees to focus on more important responsibilities. Departments with interconnected processes can now synchronise their efforts to obtain better results more quickly.

Cost reduction

Implementing new plans may require a large amount of capital. However, ERPs can help cut down on these costs by bringing together the most important aspects of a company’s operations. An ERP replaces the need for several systems across departments and locations with a single system that centralises and combines all of these operations. The goal is to increase information flows and streamline operations throughout an entire organisation, no matter how large or small. Essentially, this means that more work can be done with less time, money, and people (due to automation). As a result, enterprises will have lower total operational costs and will be on the road to expansion. Synergix software has a Project Costing Management module that gives companies real-time visibility into their projects’ status and financial data, so they can have ultimate control over their spending.

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Summary

To recap, ERP systems like Synergix ERP Software can help enterprises’ leaders create more efficient strategic plans by providing them with critical insights. As a result, the system not only automates daily duties but also develops and implements their finest tactics.

The Singapore government has provided several grants to assist enterprises in reducing the net cash impact of adopting innovative technologies. SMEs can apply for the Productivity Solution Grant (PSG) or Enterprise Development Grant (EDG), which support eligible businesses with funding of up to 50% of the qualifying costs. Since Synergix Technologies is a pre-approved vendor for PSG, we have helped many clients with grant processes while embarking on the digitalisation journey.

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