INTELLIGENT SOFTWARE BUSINESS diverse business . If senior management is not able to get an overall view of the business and make good decisions quickly , they may struggle . A lack of real-time , relevant information will force executives to rely on other measures for decisions , leading to mistakes .
Negative consequences of unplanned
4 business growth Manufacturers who do not plan for growth will find that problems occur more often and take longer to resolve . Without accurate forecasts you will not be able to prepare for growth . If you cannot respond quickly , you might end up losing opportunities to competitors .
Pressure on staff
5 If you are not prepared to help employees manage their growing workloads , the pressure they are under could start to show . They may spend more time on manual processes and less time on value-added tasks . Difficult-to-use systems will increase their frustration , reduce morale and may ultimately prompt key people to leave the organization .
While the concerns of planned or unplanned growth are significant , successfully navigating the challenges of growth in order to reap its rewards is entirely possible when you are fitted with the right enterprise resource planning solution .
An agile , scalable , easy-to-use ERP solution can help you grow your business faster and more profitably , by enabling you to :
Eliminate inefficiency
1 ERP solutions can help you optimise internal efficiency , increase the speed and standard of execution , and make and deliver quality products on time and at the right price . It helps connect everyone in real time , so your operations can run faster and less expensively while maintaining high product quality . In this way you can build a more productive manufacturing operation , as well as cut costs and improve margins .
According to a recent announcement , manufacturing is already second largest contributor to UAEís economy
Improve decision making
2 It is clear that the key to maximising decision-making is having full visibility of the business , as enabled by on-demand access to the right information at the right time . An ERP that delivers accurate and timely information , gives you the insight needed to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness . More accurate insight means better decisions more frequently , and better decisions mean faster growth .
Increase agility and responsiveness
3 The right kind of ERP can provide accurate information and insights in real-time , and therefore enable greater responsiveness to opportunities as they arise . Driven by industry best practices , it must adapt to easily accommodate your expanding user base , product lines , and geographic range . It must also provide great choice and flexibility , whether you choose to deploy on-premises , hosted , or in the cloud , with access from your PC , tablet , or mobile device .
Better customer experience
4 An ERP can help you deliver the right high-quality product to the right customer at the right time , every time . It must enable you to quickly adjust to meet the demands of your customers , whether it is to add new products to your offering , or change schedules for existing orders . And it empowers employees with tools and information to respond to customers efficiently and deliver a superior customer experience .
It is clear that some manufacturers in the region are already benefitting from ERP solutions . Saudi Mechanical Industries , a leading manufacturer of fluid flow and control equipment , for example , has leveraged ERP to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity across all functional areas including manufacturing , sales and finance .
This has not only translated into significant reduction in cost and increased profitability but has also allowed Saudi Mechanical Industries to offer its customers a much higher level of customer service . The technology ’ s versatility enables complex processes , giving manufacturers access to information in real time and allowing them to plan accordingly , make better business decisions , and enhance their competitive advantage in an increasingly dynamic market .
With the 2021 milestone five years away , investments made are already laying the critical foundation for success . If the region is to establish itself as an international manufacturing hub , more manufacturers need to make better use of latest technology available to effectively increase production and efficiency .
Hesham El Komy , Senior Director , International Channels , Epicor Software
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