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There comes a time when companies expand to the point of outgrowing their operational software. Let’s say a parts manufacturer that handles its own B2Borders starts to land more customers thanks to a dedicated sales team; in this situation, using QuickBooks Online may no longer cut it, particularly if more employees are hired and new warehouse spaces are leased. Upgrading to a cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution is the sensible thing to do, and NetSuite is a popular choice among many small and medium-sized companies.
Why NetSuite?
More than 27,000 businesses around the world use Oracle NetSuite to manage their operations. The popularity of this cloud-based ERP is a testament to its flexibility, reliability, and ease of configuration. Right out of the box, you get more than just an accounting package; you also get a customer relationship management module, human resources management, procurement, inventory, reporting, analytics, and much more. Everything runs from the cloud, thus cutting down on hardware expenses.
NetSuite is not difficult to deploy; however, migrating existing operations to the new system is not so simple. There are DIY approaches to NetSuite, but they mostly involve starting out from scratch. If what you are after is a seamless migration for a flawless launch and deployment, you will need professional NetSuite support to ensure all data is transferred properly; this includes formulating the exact configuration your business needs to start operating smoothly from the moment the ERP goes live.
Training Key Employees in NetSuite
The day-to-day operations of NetSuite are pretty simple to grasp. The employees who have been using QuickBooks, Sage, or even Stripe will be able to pick up NetSuite right away. We can say the same about salespeople who will be working off the CRM module. Your managers, HR, manufacturing, warehouse, and e-commerce staff will likely need training, and this is when you can turn to your NetSuite migration consultants to point you in the right direction.
Oracle Communities
Learning to get the most out of NetSuite is a process that can be followed through the online Oracle Communities; this is where you will find everything from user guides to best practices such as taking action from specific data analytics reports. The Oracle Communities offer more than just technical advice and support; there are plenty of case studies and business recommendations to follow.
In the end, you should not be worried about whether migrating to NetSuite was the right business decision. What you should do is focus on getting the migration right, and then take advantage of the resources provided by Oracle Communities.
