Benefits of SAPB1 Post Go-Live Optimization

Learn how to get the best Return on Investment from your SAP Business One solution through continuous improvement and investment beyond the initial implementation project.

ERP projects should always be undertaken to generate business benefits - helping your business grow revenue, enter new markets and reduce costs. Implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution is often a significant undertaking. It requires a large investment - time, money and internal resources.

If you have invested in implementing SAP Business One, you may feel it is worth resting on your laurels for a while. System in - work done.

The truth is, once you've implemented a robust ERP solution like SAP Business One, it's important to proactively maintain and improve the solution to further scale your returns. SAP Business One provides a fantastic platform for growth - a foundational solution that operates across your business (finance, inventory, logistics, CRM, manufacturing) and is ready for the next wave of business benefits delivered through IoT, machine learning, and digital transformation.

Whether you adopted SAP Business One a month ago or five years ago, it's never too soon - or too late - to explore ways to continue getting value from your investment.

Being proactive post go-live is key to ROI

Maintaining and growing your business systems post-implementation is an important way to deliver a positive return on investment.

Proactive optimization of SAP Business One increases ROI because it ensures the system remains secure, current, and aligned with your business needs. Failing to invest constantly can turn your software into a liability rather than an asset.

Leaders fear business disruption. But disruptions hit hardest when we don't take action to stay ahead of the curve. Waiting for issues or obstacles to arise before responding is not a competitive strategy. 

When it comes to under-maintained enterprise systems, business disruption comes in the form of downtime, data breaches and inefficient workflows.

Change is constant and your ability to develop and adapt your processes, skills, products and services, and business technology, is the difference between success and obsolescence.

SAP Business One provides the foundation for growth

SAP B1 core modules provide a solid foundation for a better functioning business. But the foundation needs to be maintained and built upon to create a structure that continues to meet your evolving needs.

As you remove silos, gain new insights and save time through automation - you'll open up new possibilities. With operational and customer service improvements comes growth in your customer base, product lines, headcount or physical locations.

For example, many businesses find that adopting SAP Business One allows your business to:

1.   Attract larger customers with special requirements.

2.   It is better to empower employees to work on high-value tasks.

3.   Consider new channels to fulfill demand, such as online sales.

4.   Enter a new geography.

5.   Start a new entity or acquire another business.

These developments will, in turn, affect what you need from SAP Business One in terms of:

1.   Features you will use, configuration, and reporting.

2.   The support, training and technical expertise your team needs.

3.   Custom integrations or additions to extend the functionality of the solution.

Not losing momentum as a business requires regularly evaluating your performance, setting new, higher goals, and working towards them. Optimizing your SAP B1 solution is part of that process: it helps ensure you can continue to reap the benefits of the solution day-to-day and as your business grows.

Digital transformation is a continuous evolution.

Just as digital transformation doesn't really have an end point, your business solutions never really stay in place. Innovative vendors like SAP are always looking for ways to improve the security and functionality of SAP products.

You may be happy with how SAP Business One is performing for you right now: but don't fall into the trap of setting the bar too low and not pushing to achieve stronger growth or more ambitious results.

When things are good, it's a good time to act or plan ahead. Continuous investment in optimizing SAP Business One ensures you don't stagnate, you can achieve stronger ROI, and you're ready for whatever the future holds as your business grows or the market changes. CLICK HERE for a FREE consultation on SAP Business One.