Which ERP solution is best for mid-sized businesses?

Posted by Bailey Upchurch

You want your mid-sized business to grow, be profitable and stay on top of the competition, right? I’m going to take a wild guess and assume the answer to that is yes. You, along with every other hardworking professional in the world probably don’t have much time to research the ins and outs of various ERP solutions. Nonetheless, you know (or should know) that having an ERP solution in place that meets the unique requirements of your business is important. So, where does this leave you?

One size fits all? If only.

I’m going to start off by saying the answer isn’t as easy as black or white. There are many reputable ERP software solutions out there and while InterDyn Artis chooses to work with Microsoft Dynamics and Intacct, we definitely don’t discredit other options.

​Regardless of which solutions you are considering, there are many crucial steps to be taken when determining which is best for your business.
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1. Review your business needs
   
   Put some time on your calendar to look at your current operations and long-term plans for your business and see how they line up. Whether you realize that your current system isn’t meeting your organization’s needs or that you want more streamlined and efficient processes, doing this will help create a checklist of essential functions for your new software.
2. Decide on a deployment method
   
   Will you want the software to be deployed onsite via ERP capable servers, or will you want to go with a cloud-based deployment which ensures a little more flexibility? Do you already have a staff that includes IT personnel or will most updates and IT maintenance need to be done for you? How important is accessing the software from anywhere and at any time? Each business is unique in structure, so use these questions as a starting point when determining your deployment method.
3. Assemble a team
   
   Seems like a lot of questions to take into consideration, right? Well, if you have the right team of knowledgeable and experienced people helping you, it’s really not as daunting of a process. This step is especially important because it has a lot to do with your learning process and overall experience with a new ERP solution. Choosing a team like InterDyn Artis who focuses on everything from your needs analysis to training your employees (and everything in between) will ensure that you reap the most benefit from your ERP investment.

​Everything that has been mentioned so far is important to outline simply for the fact that what’s right for one midsized business, may not be right for another. Each individual organization is going to have its own set of pros and cons for different ERP solutions. So, do your research, find a reputable team to assist you and your ROI could be ever-returning.


If you're interested in seeing how InterDyn Artis can help your organization, contact us.