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By: Serge Janssen Daalen, 28 June 2023 ERP is becoming a necessity in business over the past few years, and for a very good reason. ERP streamlines your business processes and saves time and resources. But before you switch to an ERP System, it is important to understand what ERP really is and what it can bring to your business. What is ERP? Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) refers to business automation that incorporates and manages the key processes and functions in a company in one single system, such as bookkeeping, procurement, project management, risk management, customer management and logistical activities. It operates as a centralised system in which all day-to-day activities are aligned, enabling more efficient operations and improving overall productivity. A complete ERP Package also consists of Performance Management Software for planning, budgeting and reporting on financial operating results. What are the benefits? The main purpose of an ERP System is that you have one s

By: Serge Janssen Daalen, 22 May  2023 Switching to an ERP system is no small thing and it requires thorough preparation. It is therefore important to clarify the processes within your organisation. It is also necessary to define your budget for the new ERP system. No Project Manager wants to exceed the budget of a project. After all, it can lead to financial problems, delays and huge disappointments. Problem 1: Unrealistic estimations One of the biggest pitfalls in determining what the costs will be is making unrealistic estimates. People are often too optimistic about the cost or time involved in the implementation of a new ERP system. It is crucial to remain realistic and make a thorough analysis before determining your budget. Examine all of the cost drivers thoroughly and make sure you include a margin for contingencies. Problem 2: Bad projectmanagement Not having high quality project management can be disastrous for your budget. Failure to follow deadlines, poor communication an

Spire Essentials: Building Blocks and Bespoke Solutions for an incomparable ERP experience! By: Serge Janssen Daalen, 24 May 2023 Would you like to have full control over your ERP-system and have it perfectly aligned with your business operations? Spire offers the flexibility of the Spire Building Blocks with over 60 different software functions. Spire’s Building Blocks work seamlessly with each other in your own 'private cloud environment', creating the possibility of unique and bespoke solutions. Allowing you to compile your own ideal ERP set-up and take your business to new heights. Keep reading to find out how Spire ERP provides you with the tools to build your own dream software. Spire’s ERP: No more compromises At Spire, we provide you with the building blocks you need to compile your own bespoke ERP system. With over 60 software features, you can create your own set-up that perfectly matches the scope of your business needs. No more compromises, only more possibilities!

  By: Angelique Toorians, 16 June 2023 What exactly is ERP and why would you even consider using it? ERP is the abbreviation for Enterprise Resource Planning. If you were to interpret it, it would simply mean, planning the resources in your company. The purpose of ERP is to maximize productivity, to minimize and control costs, and optimize the level of customer focus. How does ERP work? An ERP system is basically a company-wide software system, where the administrative, financial, commercial and logistics processes are centralised in an automated database. ERP automation connects the various business processes within an organisation. The ERP system integrates all data related to the various business processes in one central database. As a result, all employees within your company can always have access to all the latest information. Why implement ERP? Often, each department in a company has its own system and processes. This can range from a specific software solution to administrative