Cloud 9 ERP Solutions Blog

Cloud-based ERP solutions are being adapted by organizations in all industries — the opportunities they provide to improve efficiencies and in turn increase profits are undeniable. 

Companies in the Field Service industry have different needs than businesses that work predominantly in office. Employees are working remotely and have limited contact with supervisors and other team members. It comes as no surprise that field service companies require the proper technology to ensure that all employees are connected and able to conduct business just as smoothly as in-house staff.

ERP solutions are innovating businesses across every industry and sector — manufacturing is certainly one of those that is seeing more and more businesses implementing this modern technology that will improve internal procedures for increased efficiency and drive business growth.

There’s a definite push for improved control for food and beverage manufacturers due to advances in regulatory compliance. To ensure that standards are being met, industry leaders are working harder than ever before to adhere to improved expectations and meet growing consumer demand.

Sanitation practices, documentation of food safety plans, and the traceability of materials and ingredients used to make food products are areas companies are looking more closely at due to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) implementation.

CFOs have traditionally been charged with three main tasks: the company’s books and records, financial reporting, and statutory compliance. Known as number crunchers, CFOs often operated behind the scenes, saying “NO!” to requests based on budgetary concerns. With strategy and decision-making left to the rest of the C-Suite, the CFO was accustomed to signing off on tasks, versus leading the charge.

A flexible and comprehensive financial management system meets the needs of the diverse Professional Services Industry, which is known for meeting business requirements that can change project to project.

ERP and eCommerce are two very different platforms with unique utilities and architectures. Integrating them, however, can improve business functions throughout the organization, adding benefits to the business in the areas of Sales, Marketing, IT, Operational and Customer Services.  

After a lot of strategic planning, and cross-company meetings related to usability and near-and-far reaching goals, a modern, cloud-based ERP system is in place. While it may seem that congratulations are in order, not so fast…

Modern cloud-based ERP software gives organizations the opportunity to do business better, easing processes and boosting efficiency that leads to growth. Companies can benefit from implementing a system that manages supply chain and logistics activities, including warehouse management, inventory management, and order management (sales and purchase orders) — while also integrating these activities with financial and sales data.