Implementing a new ERP software system can be a challenging task for any food and beverage business. With that in mind, here are Cashmere Systems’ top 5 tips for successful ERP implementation that you should consider. 

1. Focus on Your Data

To have a successfully functioning ERP system you have to be achieving data consistency across your business, which can give impetus to solid decision making. For this state of affairs to occur, you must ensure your data is clean. What we mean by this is, your data should be accurate and up to date. Your master business data must be entirely clean, since it forms the basis of your new ERP software system. Cashmere Systems’ business team are experts in data migration and can provide true data consistency, which will form a solid basis for your new ERP.

2. Have Strong KPIs and Define Your Targets 

Establishing firm KPIs is an important best practice when it comes to ERP implementation. They empower you to enact critical adjustments to the execution and onboarding of the software and help you achieve your precise strategic business goals.  These KPIs may include: reduced spending on IT, improved revenue, and increased purchasing power. Cashmere Systems’ business team can help you clearly define your KPIs, which leads to stronger business results.

3. Train Your Staff

You can expect your staff to immediately understand a new software system, and some of your workers may even be daunted by the prospect of a new ERP. Ensure the roll out of a simplistic, clear and logical training program for all employees. Also seek feedback and empower your staff to feel part of the implementation process. It’ll make all the difference.

4. Communication and Status Updates

Another way your staff will feel part of the process connects to communication and project status updates, which is also an important facet of a successful ERP implementation strategy. Use project management software to highlight delays and bottlenecks to the implementation process, and have regular meetings to communicate progress and keep everyone focused. Encourage team members to present any issues or blockers they may be experiencing when it comes to the implementation of the ERP, and work together to remove them. 

5. Implement a Cloud Based ERP 

You might be considering both cloud based and on premise ERP software systems. When it comes to the implementation process, cloud based ERP software systems have a strong advantage. They’re easy and fast to install, integrate and configure to your business. And they can be up and running very quickly. Scaling up and down is also easier with a cloud-based ERP. The task is not labour intensive or expensive and you can scale your software demands up or down depending on your precise business requirements at the time. 

If your restaurant, cafe or food and beverage company is looking to scale and grow via inventory management tools, ERP solutions, traceability and demand planing software, schedule a demo with Cashmere today!