{"id":15214,"date":"2022-04-13T11:55:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T09:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alistar.net\/?p=15214"},"modified":"2026-10-02T14:44:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T12:44:02","slug":"5-signs-that-youre-using-outdated-erp-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alistar.net\/en\/blog\/5-tekenen-dat-je-met-verouderde-erp-software-werkt\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs That You're Using Outdated ERP Software"},"content":{"rendered":"

Working with outdated software results in much higher costs in the long run. Ask yourself the following questions to find out if you\u2019re using outdated ERP software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does your ERP system still meet your business needs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

That, of course, is the key question: Is your ERP system still doing what it\u2019s supposed to do? An ERP system is a complex piece of software, but its purpose always boils down to the same thing: making your business processes more efficient. If you\u2019re having to devote more and more time, energy, and staff to plug the gaps in your ERP system, then it\u2019s time for a reimplementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good indicator is your use of spreadsheets: Does your company frequently use Excel spreadsheets to exchange information, both internally and with partners? If the answer is \u2018yes,\u2019 then it\u2019s time to invest in your ERP. Data transfer must be smooth and happen in real time; otherwise, you\u2019ll waste too much time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Time is money\" is the biggest clich\u00e9 in the business world, but every business leader knows it's true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is your ERP system to blame for errors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another indicator is to look at the mistakes that have been made. Every company makes mistakes from time to time. A late delivery, an incorrect invoice\u2026 Is the cause of these errors unclear or incomplete information within your ERP system? Or is it because your employees have to rush to submit data on time? It\u2019s time for a change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the needs of your business exceed the capabilities of your ERP system, reimplement it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you adapt your ERP system to your business, or vice versa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some companies have been using an ERP system for a while now and have become accustomed to the quirks of what is known as a legacy system. As a result, they have adapted their business processes to the system\u2019s limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A handy temporary solution, but what will it cost your company if you continue to make those adjustments in the long term?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, if your company is at the mercy of your ERP system, something is seriously wrong. So, it\u2019s time to make some changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many edge applications are running?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many companies fill the gaps in their systems with third-party applications. This is very convenient, especially since custom-built ERPs are very expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if there are many (in some companies, even hundreds) of peripheral applications running, it's clear that your ERP system needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peripheral applications hinder innovation and, on top of that, often need to communicate with one another. That\u2019s quite a feat. Reimplementing your ERP system can incorporate many of those applications into its core system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your peripheral applications do more than your core ERP system, reimplement them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is your ERP system ready for the future?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It's wise for any business to look a few years ahead. So ask yourself whether your ERP will still be relevant over the next few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n