Investing in new enterprise tech is an industry standard for any firms looking to remain competitive. However, picking the right kind of ERP platform can be tricky if whoever is making the decision doesn’t really understand the tech. A firm could unwittingly dive into a complex, monolithic ERP structure when a curated, composable and customizable ERP platform – supported by a third-party – could be the tool an organization needs to reach business goals.
What exactly is the difference between more traditional ERP models and composable ERP? ERP platforms are collections of new systems, innovative automation tech and process changes. Due to the complexity of the software, it can sometimes be difficult to customize for an organization’s unique needs. Also, when ERP tech is integrated and implemented, it can frequently come packaged with modules that the client organization won’t have need for – which can result in unnecessarily bloated maintenance costs towards systems that are rarely used.
Composable ERP is a transformative solution – it takes a customizable, modular approach to business processes, which can allow organizations to add, remove or configure components as they are needed. A flexible ERP system can help firms tailor new technology to meet their specific business needs.
A modular ERP architecture can help overhaul how businesses effectively manage resources. As an example, a finance-based firm will obviously be more drawn towards making a financial planning module as the core component of the new systems. The software can be further curated by adding risk management or order management capabilities. Or, if stock levels are a continued issue for a manufacturer, a third-party would focus on crafting the perfect ERP solution that can keep track of stock numbers and supply chain operations.
It’s in the implementation of a composable ERP that a third party, like Spinnaker Support, can help firms realize the kind of service they miss out on by sticking purely to platform-provided support. By remaining beholden to ERP platform provider software, an organization can inadvertently limit how agile it can be, while also being locked into maintenance and support costs that typically increase every year by two-to-four percent.
Third-party support can provide the means needed to implement composable ERP solutions within an organization’s current, and even potentially outdated, systems. By investigating the opportunities provided by third-party support, business leaders can avoid any constrictive software deadlines and choose to continue to work on systems that are still capable of handling business processes, only now with additions and modules implemented by said third-party.
Don’t fall for the trap of believing ERP platform providers are the best source of expertise when creating effective enterprise solutions – more agile, customizable user experiences can be crafted with the help of composable ERP and the right expertise. Firms like Spinnaker Support can provide the means to remain competitive without having to spend out on the latest tech and maintenance.
