An ERP system is a business management system that integrates all facets of the business, including planning, ​manufacturing, sales, and marketing. Here at DNS we can customize an ERP system to fit your exact business needs. There are many ERP software vendors today including Intuit, SAP, Microsoft and Sage. ERP software is often classified in terms of a company’s revenue and type of industry. All of these systems have their pro's and con's and each one should be looked over carefully before choosing one for you company.

For example, a business that only offers services and that earns less that $1 Million in revenue may be a candidate for Intuit’s software. While another company, for example a manufacturer of discrete items earning $5 to $10 Million in revenue, could comfortably use Microsoft Dynamics GP. 

ERP providers mostly classify businesses using a tiered system. Using a tiered system to decide what type and how much software to invest in is a great starting point for most companies. 

At DNS we are committed to installing, supporting, and maintaining ERP software for tier 1 thru tier 5 companies. Because ERP software typically consist of accounting, distribution, manufacturing or other modules, it allows companies to go beyond best practices and effectively manage information from anywhere at any time. 

Business practices are constantly changing but in order to make your decision you should ask yourself the following questions:

Keep in mind that the software is a tool that allows your company to grow and it will not necessarily make you grow. Unless you have a marketing plan in place detailing how you will grow your business product or service, then offering your customers the technology will not do your company any good, so technology should not be your end result to a business solution. In addition, the software isn’t what matters the most, what matters is the functionality and that the software matches the business and operations.

Here is some additional light reading from the Manufacturers Association Business Magazine regarding ERP implementation that may help you.

Return on investment is extremely important. Corporate leaders can rely on ERP software to demonstrate a predictable ROI. A typical ROI for tier 1 thru tier 5 is two or three years until payback. However, it today’s hosting environments, a company may realize a return in months.

Some of the primary factors affecting an ERP’S ROI are the implementation strategy and how quickly users accept the new software. An ERP Implementation strategy requires a significant amount of planning, business experience, and training. How quickly and to what extent users accept the new software is often determined by how involved they become in the ERP software selection process.

Employees who are included in the process of determining and trying different ERP systems will be more accepting and excited to use the new system. Including employees in picking and customizing the system will also help eliminate slow implementation time due to forced changes in normal employee procedures in the new system. Your employees should be comfortable in the new system from day one. Here at DNS we can customize an ERP system to mimic how your employees already work today to avoid confusion and rejection of the new system.​​