Maximising Automation & Systems

Do you run off SAP or Oracle? Or do you run off a legacy system which is no longer supported, but building a business case to migrate to a new ERP is proving challenging?

How many versions of an ERP do you have? Do you look to get to one instance? Are you thinking about rolling out shared services and your ERP at the same time? Or phasing it? Have you spent the last 10 years on an M&A trail and have a patchwork of systems holding up your finances? Bearing in mind that investments in systems can run into the €10s of millions, being 100% confident in your decision is crucial.

There’s no time to sit on your laurels once the selected system is in place. Once stable, what automation tools will really do what you require, and bolt elegantly onto your new and expensive ERP? Or does a tool already exist within the ERP which will, pretty much, do the job? Take automating invoices as an example. Many ERPs have applications for continuous improvement, but are they actually worth rolling out? Or will you get more return investing in technology designed, built and installed specifically for automating invoices?

sharedserviceslink.com runs Learning Labs and Master Classes to help you select, implement and maximise technology. We place significant attention on accounting systems, transaction automation tools, workflow and auto matching.

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