Many organisations outgrow their early systems - whether it’s Sage, BAAN or something else. It is inevitable. As you scale, inefficiencies emerge and requirements change. These are the growing pains that indicate it’s time to consider something different.
As organisations grow and mature, requirements change as scale becomes more important. Running parallel to this, organisations have a tendency to evolve - they do not necessarily take controlled jumps in maturity. What starts as a handful of workarounds in Excel, soon becomes a cottage industry to 'keep alive.' This is not unique to you, it is part of the growth journey - one that the biggest companies in the world have all had to go through.
So the question is: -
"How do you know when the time it right to expect more?"
Technology Leadership
From the COO
If you are starting to see these signs in your business, you probably need to consider shifting to the next iteration of your infrastructure. There are lots of options out there and you should evaluate them all. The most common is likely to be some form of ERP - probably Microsoft, Oracle or SAP.
Recent cloud developments mean the cost of these solutions has dropped and they are now more affordable to smaller companies. However, you still need to evaluate them fully and understand what you are getting into.
From an SAP perspective, we would recommend looking at SAP GROW. Designed as a SAAS (a shift from it's predecessors), it provides an enterprise grade solution fit for organisations of any size.
We offer a no-pressure readiness review to help you assess whether your current technology can support your future goals. It’s fast, practical, and board-friendly.
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