When selecting an ERP system, your company will eventually compare solutions that best match corporate requirements. For this reason, Awara IT has created a checklist of 6 key factors growing businesses should consider during the selection process.
These factors might be interesting if your company:
- Is expanding globally or locally
- Use various systems in different locations
- Lacks a clear picture of key business indicators
Is this ERP solution a part of an ecosystem?
Your future ERP should integrate seamlessly with the key large vendor solutions, while offering sufficient standalone functionality to meet your business needs.
We also recommend verifying:
- Does this ERP cover all critical business processes, say finance, sales, supply chain management, manufacturing, reporting, warehousing, etc.?
- Is it scalable? Will it grow with your business?
- Global availability: Can all legal entities operate within one solution with consolidated data?
- How often are upgrades required?
- Does it offer add-ons or ready-to-use solutions from an app store?
Role model
Your system should have not only a role model, that shows only certain content to a user but also a friendly interface.
Financial reporting
Your ERP should be localized for every country you operate in and offer flexible financial reporting customization. Employees should be able to generate simple reports independently. With advanced functionality, your ERP may even include built-in BI tools. Drill-down capabilities enhance transparency for every metric.
ERP on mobile
Even complex processes should be accessible on tablets or mobile devices. For example, Awara IT implemented a project in Italy where 400+ employees (sales teams and engineers) used Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC on tablets to:
- Complete checklists,
- Take photos,
- Track geolocation,
- Execute alarm system installations (with minor D365 app modifications).
AI and machine learning
Modern ERPs must incorporate AI. Predict cash flow with AI, create orders based on emails, plan sales and stocks with data from previous periods – all in one solution. Invoice recognition can also be done within your ERP.
Selecting the right ERP system is critical for scaling businesses, global scalability, and future-ready technology. Modern ERPs like Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC offer modular architecture, role-based usability, and automation to streamline operations. Ultimately, the ideal solution should grow with your business while optimizing efficiency across finance, sales, and supply chain processes.
If you are interested in more insights or success stories, feel free to contact Awara IT at info@awara-it.com
