advantages and disadvantages of ERP

Advantages of ERP Systems

There are many advantages of implementing an EPR system. A few of them are listed below:

* A perfectly integrated system chaining all the functional areas together
* The capability to streamline different organizational processes and workflows
* The ability to effortlessly communicate information across various departments\
* Improved efficiency, performance and productivity levels
* Enhanced tracking and forecasting
* Improved customer service and satisfaction

Disadvantages of ERP Systems

While advantages usually outweigh disadvantages for most organizations implementing an ERP system, here are some of the most common obstacles experienced:

* The scope of customization is limited in several circumstances
* The present business processes have to be rethought to make them synchronize with the ERP
* ERP systems can be extremely expensive to implement
* There could be lack of continuous technical support
* ERP systems may be too rigid for specific organizations that are either new or want to move in a new direction in the near future

Comments

  1. I have just heard about the advantages of ERP systems and in not aware if there is any disadvantage too. Thanks to you for posting the common obstacles which are experienced so far while implementing this system. Its true that the benefits of ERP system are so many that they simply outweigh these limitations.
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  2. Nice and good points about advantages and disadvantages of the ERP software.

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