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With more cloud infrastructure and powerful data-driven processes incorporated in modern software, high-performance ERP systems cater to nearly every business, industry, and requirement these days.

Gartner predicts that by 2023, 65% of organisations will use ERP applications to optimise business operations and improve customer service using analytics and intelligent decision-making. Smart and strategic ERP platforms will prevail.

This is a game-changer for the mid-market business sector. Previously, small and medium sized businesses had to raise investments to compete with large enterprises for speed, reliability or efficiency. The latest advancements in cloud ERP finally level the playing field.

Integrated cloud ERP solutions draw on all the necessary resources and power (thanks to the cloud) to automate and improve operations, e.g. update remaining stock, quote and invoice customers, record sales transactions or analyse customer data.

As Gartner explains, the need to create, manage and understand data is paramount to the business ecosystem, customers, suppliers, partners, competitors and stakeholders. Modern ERP systems rely on robust data management and analytics.

Here are five ways ERP systems are changing the way businesses operate:

If the past year is an indication of things to come - or of the changes that seems to be taking effect since the start of COVID-19, then retailers will most certainly need to adapt as well. One thing is for sure, our business or retail management tools will need to follow suit. Modernising and digitising processes is a key part of those requirements. To keep up with the retail industry’s demands and customer expectations, sleek, efficient and modern customer service will be expected. That means upping your game on the customer’s shopping experience.

Software is no longer the exclusive domain of large-scale enterprises. With technology constantly advancing, a new generation of software solutions has come in to play. Retailers of any size can now leverage this evolution. Here are five points to keep in mind:

Having efficient business management systems can help grow your apparel retail business into a sustainable and thriving operation. Here's what to look out for when investing in customer-centric retail management software to maximise your chances of success.

Do you have complete visibility and transparency of your equipment hire orders, tool deliveries or machinery movement? Are you able to supervise the entire hire process from start to finish?

Customer expectations and behaviors are continuously changing and have changed even more so as a result of Covid-19. The impact of the current pandemic on people's daily lives have been massive, pushing online retail models to the forefront of the retail experience.

In the modern retail industry, a miscalculated business decision can bring about significant losses and damages, affecting market demand, customer service and profitability to name a few. This is why adopting a retail specific business management solution is more important than ever.