Manual Vs. Automated

Manual processes are flexible and offer that human touch, but they are open to significant error and can be slow.? Automated processes are fast and accurate, but they are very costly to implement which is why in the first instance, a lot of business are put off the idea.? However in the long term, the time and money saved soon outweighs the initial investment. ??

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The future is moving heavily towards automation.? For example, by integrating a CRM system within an ERP platform it allows for seamless interaction between sales, account management, finance and any touch point throughout a business.

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But so many businesses still rely heavily on spreadsheets. They’re free, allow for so called ‘flexibility’, easy amendments, but the risk of error is huge.? By reducing spreadsheet-based processes, an ERP system automates key areas of a business within one central software.? This ensures all data is in ‘real-time’ throughout the entire business from sales, delivery and stock control to the finance team, HR and customer service.

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By automating aspects of a business, many of the manual and repetitive tasks are eliminated. This then frees up time for employees to focus on add value processes rather than ploughing through mundane tasks.? For example, this could simply be a sales manager achieving more sales; a front of house employee focusing more on their customer service delivery.? Both are positive steps towards a more productive and successful business.

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In a nutshell the goal of ERP automation is to automate manual, time consuming tasks, reduce errors and improve productivity.? All departments of a business are then working from the same page, accessing the same real time data be this for inventory management, sales forecasting, finance and accounting, customer service and/or data management.?

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