Upgrade Your ERP System Trouble-Free

An efficient Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is the key to ensuring the effective flow of information within a company. When evaluating a company’s ERP system, one has to consider whether the current system supports or inhibits the company’s ability to carry out business strategies that ensure effective management.

Not all ERP systems reach all areas of a company’s value-chain. Although more effective ERP systems are available, companies are still reluctant to replace existing inefficient and outdated ERP systems. Replacing existing systems can become a difficult, time-consuming process if not managed well and could even result in a loss of income.

QBCon, a business solution provider, provides an all-encompassing ERP solution in a flash - and saves time and money in the process. By providing an ERP solution in a timely fashion QBCon ensures that companies function like well-oiled machines.

African Agriculture (AFGRI), a leading South African diversified agricultural supplier, realised the importance of having an effective ERP system. This R5.5 billion company entrusted QBCon with the task of providing an ERP solution to integrate three independent companies into AFGRI. This mammoth task entailed synchronising the smaller companies’ existing systems with that of AFGRI and ensuring a smooth transition period.

Some companies use more than one ERP system to accommodate different areas of decision making. Existing ERPs can be replaced with a single ERP system that reaches every level of business. QBCon provides a system that can accommodate different operating business units.

Finding the right ERP vendor is the key to replacing existing ERP systems with a more effective system with as little effort as possible. The right vendor can aid companies in replacing one or more ineffective systems with a better system. Vendors will also guide companies towards achieving their goals and putting the right strategies in place so that they achieve optimal performance.

Although some companies may not feel the need to change existing ERP systems, system functionality may become a problem in the future of a company. Not all Business Unit Managers will perceive the benefit of replacing existing ERPs right away. Management might therefore have to explain the overall benefits to the organisation when deciding to implement a more effective ERP system.

Avoiding necessary ERP upgrades could cause major damage to companies who don’t take preventative measures soon enough. Wanting to avoid a complicated and time-consuming system upgrade is understandable, but no longer necessary with QBCon’s simple solution to ERP systems.