Over 70% of large companies use enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to manage critical operations and find opportunities for added efficiency. These systems are becoming increasingly advantageous for organizations that want to foster a collaborative, agile organization. Compared to other IT markets, the global demand for ERP systems has remained relatively high. By 2026, the market is poised to surpass $100 billion due to a consistent demand for comprehensive, effective systems.
While every business can become successful without tech integrations, ERP systems have become an invaluable tool for any organization to manage operations and prepare for future growth. Due to its wide-reaching business scope, ERPs can catalyze improved performance. As this technology has become more popular, the market has exploded with new platforms. In addition to streamlining operations, enabling automation, and enhancing cross-department communication and collaboration, ERPs can serve distinct organizational needs. Some platforms are designed for single industry verticals, while others are made to be highly customizable depending on a business's priorities. Overall, ERP systems can be utilized for finance, human resources, manufacturing, supply chain, and many other applications.
ERPGap, a leading organization of project management professionals and Odoo platform experts, is helping businesses navigate the confusing landscape of ERP implementations. Since 2015, ERPGap has served hundreds of clients across countless industries. The team's technical expertise and hands-on support have enabled organizations to leverage Odoo, an open-source ERP platform well-known for its affordability and user-friendly interface. The software has quickly become a top resource for businesses of all sizes. ERPGap is an Official Odoo Silver Partner in the US and UK. With its extensive technical knowledge of Odoo, ERPGap offers clients tailored solutions for their implementation journey. ERPGap has led projects for industries like accounting, manufacturing, and logistics. It has also pioneered headless e-commerce solutions, demonstrating the company's expertise in customizing and activating ERPs.
As Odoo specialists with decades of combined experience, ERPGap advocates for businesses to embrace pragmatic implementation strategies. Without the right approach, ERP integration threatens an organization's operations. Diogo Duarte, ERPGap CTO, urges businesses to understand their objectives before initiating any changes.
Companies should identify which integrations will create the most value in the least amount of time. Keeping these transformations a priority will provide quick results for urgent issues. However, every action in an ERP implementation should align with a business' long-term objectives.
Risk management becomes pivotal during tech integrations because existing systems are dismantled and replaced with newer, more efficient alternatives. Companies must understand their goals, and expectations, and remain flexible to the impact an implementation may have. Technology does level the playing field, but it won't revolutionize how a business works unless the intentions for an action have been clarified.
Diogo expands on this point, asserting that implementation is akin to social science, not technology itself. "Although project completion is a top goal, it's equally important to ensure that there is enough buy-in for people to be excited to use the system after it's installed," he says. "ERP implementations are time-consuming projects that businesses must initiate thoughtfully. If they aren't prepared when beginning this work, it can jeopardize the enterprise's future."
Pragmatically implementing an ERP system requires calculated changes that avoid postponing operations and negatively impacting the organization and its staff. Limiting transformation to specific departments and workflows is complex, but it can help businesses familiarize themselves with new technology. Taking a slow and steady approach allows for gradual adjustments and bigger integrations to be completed over a longer period.
Odoo is the perfect platform for initiating these changes due to its accessibility. The open-source software has an approachable price point, considering the value it provides. However, its advanced capabilities are best harnessed by platform specialists like ERPGap, who can advise clients on custom solutions.
"Odoo offers a unique value proposition because it has over 12 million users globally, 40,000 plus apps, and end-to-end use for multiple channels," Diogo says. "When implemented correctly, the platform creates rich data insights that pinpoint vulnerabilities and improve forecasting. On a day-to-day basis, Odoo breaks down silos, enhances visibility, and improves the effectiveness of all departments who are using it."
As businesses race to implement smarter, more efficient technology, ERPs will increasingly become more important for building high-performance organizations. Exploring the use cases of open-source platforms like Odoo will allow companies to access a wealth of opportunities to elevate their operations and accomplish impressive milestones.
Media Contact:
Name: Diogo Duarte
Email: dduarte@erpgap.com
