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If you are currently evaluating new ERP solutions, no doubt you've heard of NetSuite. It's one of the most popular ERP solutions on the market, and for good reason. It's a cloud-based solution that offers a wide range of features and functionality to businesses of all sizes.
LEARN MOREERP is a legacy term that’s unfortunately still with us in 2020. It stands for Enterprise Resource Planning, a term introduced in the 90s, which today is a bit of a misnomer. We prefer Business Management Software as a more accurate description of what NetSuite (and other ‘ERP’s’ such as SAP and Microsoft Dynamics) do.
NetSuite is a single system to run many facets (and in many cases all facets) of a business. A single software application that provides role-specific visibility & functionality against a common data repository. That means each job role in your business views the same data, but that data is always presented in a way that makes sense to the role accessing it and in a way to enable making the best possible decisions.
Typically Business Management Software is something businesses look to as they grow, or as they plan for growth. Businesses typically start with a small accounting-only system like Xero or MYOB and then add other independent applications (Excel, CRM etc) which work well when the business is small.
However, there comes a point where a lack of a single business system with the ability to provide real-time visibility, will prevent a business from striding forward.
The catalyst for business systems change is often:
NetSuite provides businesses with a single system that can grow with them, no matter how big or complex their operations become. It’s a cloud-based software application, which means it can be accessed from anywhere, on any device with an internet connection. It’s also scalable, so businesses only pay for the users and functionality they need at any given time.
NetSuite was born in the cloud, so unlike other business management software applications that have been ‘bolted’ onto legacy systems, it’s designed to take full advantage of the cloud computing model. That means it can provide businesses with real-time visibility, no matter where in the world they are operating or how big their customer base is.
From the outside looking in it can be difficult to truly appreciate just how beneficial going with NetSuite can be. Comparing features or functions of the various ERPs whilst tempting to choose which is “best” isn’t really the point. Feature/functionality is NOT going to be the game-changer against your competition. Your ability to flex, adapt & pivot IS. This is where NetSuite shines compared to the rest.
With NetSuite, you end up with people in your business who are no longer constrained by a business management system. NetSuite replaces the phrase ‘we can’t do that’ with ‘I’m sure NetSuite can do that, I’ll figure out how”.
It’s true, and NetSuite’s 30,000+ customers will attest to it.
In addition to the flexibility that NetSuite provides, other strengths are:
At a basic level, a business is a collection of people, processes and products. ERP done right will drive and govern all business processes. In that sense, ERP is unlike all other business software - unique because it’s pervasive throughout a business.
Get it wrong, and you’re not just looking at a costly mistake, it can destroy a business. Doing nothing can too, or at least will see you slip behind your competition. That said, paramount importance needs to be on selecting the right ERP solution and the right implementation partner. Get this right, and your business will flourish.
Our website describes how we, at PKF Digital, approach NetSuite implementation projects. It all starts with carefully planning your implementation and understanding various dynamics of your business such as:
We believe that planning a successful implementation requires careful consideration of these points, where the readiness or ability to succeed is more about your teams and people's readiness for change in addition to the technology you are about to deploy. Our NetSuite Readiness Assessment helps businesses prepare their people & processes for transition.