What do you do if innovation is lacking in your ERP entrepreneurship journey?

I'd start with the end in mind, what reports and metrics are important, what processes fulfil that need, what data, and where is it outside of the ERP system and finally what training and enablement is required.... ta-da!

Organize a demo with niche IT providers such as Process Mining : I once offered that at one of my client to show how the procure to pay process was handled in SAP ... very interesting !

When innovation stalls in your ERP entrepreneurship journey, start by assessing your organization’s specific needs. Identify gaps and pain points that current solutions fail to address. Conduct internal surveys and stakeholder interviews to gather insights. Understanding these needs helps you target innovation efforts effectively, ensuring that any changes made are aligned with real business challenges and can drive meaningful improvements.

Being a manufacturing organization, the organziations must implement a tool (100%) to get the updates on the daily production from shop floor. As on today, especially at non-standard process oriented industry's like garment, leather, etc, management teams are hardly getting the real time information about their production processes, defects and corrective actions. The delay of even one piece of the garment, may lead to delay in dispatch. This delay may cause major impact in business, finance and trust. We, at CEA Infotech, have a unique tool that can be implemented within couple of days, that enables our customers to know their production info, at real time, and this will enable them to take right decision or corrective actions.

In SAP context, best practices must be opt to keep your processes up to date and make the most benefit of your ERP by integerating latest imnvoative techmologiea like AI based app, intelligent apps, cloud adds-on etc

Staying abreast of market trends is crucial for innovation. Analyze industry reports, attend conferences, and engage with thought leaders to spot emerging technologies and practices. By understanding where the market is headed, you can identify opportunities for integrating new features or adopting innovative solutions that keep your ERP systems competitive and aligned with industry standards.

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Analise todo seu processo existente. Muitas vezes as empresas tem a solu??o, porém, o processo está com algum vício ou falha. Implantar essas solu??es corrigindo as anomalias barateia os custos evita reinven??o de processos desnecessários.

El problema de anticiparse a los cambios es que eso no es innovación, solo es seguir las tendencias o ir un paso adelante, es incrementalismo de seguir haciendo lo que ya hacemos. Para el tema de innovación es importante tener sesiones creativas con los diferentes equipos, siempre acompa?ados de un experto en el ERP, tu casa consultora.

If innovation is lacking, consider upgrading your ERP systems. Newer versions often come with enhanced features, better security, and improved user experiences. Evaluate current system limitations and explore modern alternatives that offer cutting-edge functionalities. An upgrade can rejuvenate your ERP landscape, driving greater efficiency and keeping your business ahead in a rapidly evolving technological environment.

Before deciding to upgrade systems, it is also important to understand the evolution not only of the ERP we have, but also of other ERPs, as well as niche solutions. Accounting and Accounts Payable should be a company's bread and butter, but they usually will not generate a competitive advantage that justifies the investment. Therefore, it is important that the new ERP really accompanies the new trends, such as Industry 4.0, allowing to improve and automate the integration with production systems, to have online stocks, to optimize equipment maintenance, to automate manual processes, etc.

Innovation thrives on collaboration. Engage with partners, industry experts, and even competitors to share insights and explore new ideas. Forming strategic alliances or joining industry groups can expose you to different perspectives and innovative practices. Collaborative efforts often lead to creative solutions and breakthroughs that might not emerge from isolated efforts, fostering a more dynamic and forward-thinking ERP environment.

Interesante que muchas empresas contratan externos para la parte de planeación, de estrategia, de innovación, pero una forma de mejorar estos procesos es que dichas empresas o externos tengan experiencia con el ERP que tiene implementado el cliente, así, toda su aportación, va dirigida a mejora en el ERP

Trabajo en equipo: clave esencial tanto en la implantación como durante todo el proceso y tiempo de vida dentro de la empresa, el adoptar la nueva metodología de trabajo y colaboración serán las claves para el éxito.

It is difficult to innovate without a collaborative process. Therefore, it is important to generate spaces for discussion between different areas, with external advisors, and involving not only area managers but also operators who actually perform the tasks.

Investing in training is key to fostering innovation. Equip your team with the latest skills and knowledge through workshops, courses, and certifications. A well-trained workforce can better leverage advanced ERP features and contribute to innovative solutions. Continuous learning helps your team stay updated on technological advancements, ultimately driving innovation and enhancing overall system effectiveness.

The training of the team should be seriously evaluated. If we have members who know the business well, investing in their training will allow us to retain the knowledge, as well as maintain the team's motivation and increase their confidence in their capabilities. However, due to the urgency of the project, the complexity of the new technologies, the time available, or the cost of training, it may be more efficient to hire people who already have the necessary experience, and over time update the rest of the members.

Proactively seeking feedback from users is essential for driving innovation. Regularly solicit input from employees who interact with the ERP system daily. Their firsthand experience can reveal areas for improvement and new features that could enhance functionality. Acting on this feedback ensures that your innovation efforts are user-centered and more likely to address real-world needs and challenges.

En este viaje la comunicación es vital, esto permite ir ampliando el conocimiento, fortaleciendo los procesos y optimizando en el tiempo estos mismos.