From 9a79d2836806513c7d8ce5a48d6e5be5d6e10077 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Harold Anderson Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2024 19:10:30 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] chore: Update ERP system downsides section link in 003-you-probably-dont-need-an-erp-system.mdx --- src/content/post/003-you-probably-dont-need-an-erp-system.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/content/post/003-you-probably-dont-need-an-erp-system.mdx b/src/content/post/003-you-probably-dont-need-an-erp-system.mdx index 50753df..f276e46 100644 --- a/src/content/post/003-you-probably-dont-need-an-erp-system.mdx +++ b/src/content/post/003-you-probably-dont-need-an-erp-system.mdx @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ At Expo West this year, when I asked prospective customers what they were most c As the graphic shows, a true ERP system contains the general accounting system, such as QuickBooks or Xero does, but also contains many other functions that the business needs. These are often sold as module addons, and can include Inventory, Production, Purchasing, Materials Resource Planning (MRP), a customer relationship management (CRM) system, and Human Resources. The attractiveness of buying an ERP system is that all the functions that the company needs come in one integrated package, with a consistent theme and user interface. -The downsides of an ERP system are the price, and the risk that the system once implemented may not meet the company’s needs. Let’s discuss these. If you don’t care about these topics, you can skip to the [The Alternative](#The Alternative) section. These comments are written from the point of view of a CPG company that is manufacturing its own products or using a co-manufacturer. +The downsides of an ERP system are the price, and the risk that the system once implemented may not meet the company’s needs. Let’s discuss these. If you don’t care about these topics, you can skip to the [The Alternative](#the-alternative) section. These comments are written from the point of view of a CPG company that is manufacturing its own products or using a co-manufacturer. **True ERP Systems** Very large companies choose systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 (AX), Oracle Cloudsuite, or SAP S4/HANA. These are appropriate if you run a global organization with thousands of employees and billions in revenue.