WHAT DOES BUSINESS DIGITISATION ENTAIL?

Business digitisation is a top priority for CEO's as the world shifts towards the 4th industrial revolution and the need for more remote and online interactions increases. The key to digital transformation is the data created throughout the process and how it is analysed.?

An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is a crucial tool for providing a consolidated and comprehensive overview of the business and is the backbone of digitisation.

Some of the available technologies for digitisation include IoT (Internet of Things), Artificial Intelligence, Advanced manufacturing, Data Analytics, Mobile solutions, Cloud computing and Demand chains. To implement an ERP system effectively, all the data from all company parts must be digitised and taken out of silos. This will provide decision-makers with clear insights into their operations and allow for more confident decision-making, positioning the organisation for long-term success.

The benefits of using ERP to support business digitisation include the following;

• Rapid decision support
• Improved quality
• Differentiated products
• Innovative business models
• Accurate real-time information
• Improves internal and external collaboration,
• Increases cost-efficiency and service performance
• Streamlines and automates many business functions
• Improves traceability across the supply chain
• Manages warehouse inventory, equipment and jobs in real-time
• Enables greater flexibility
• Improves customer service delivery

Despite the many benefits, many decision-makers are hesitant to move towards digitisation as the thought of the first implementation can be overwhelming. The CEO should drive the acquisition of investment and allocate it accordingly, and leverage the skills of people from different departments to guide the efforts. At?Intuitive IT Solutions, detailed consultations and discussions clear a roadmap and eliminate much of the complexity of determining the best solutions. Successful adoption of an ERP system requires a strategic vision and human resources to help guide the efforts. Roles, responsibilities and execution gaps should form part of the digitization strategy.?