Enterprise resource planning software provides business operations with many benefits, including operational efficiency to improve the organization’s overall functionality. Accounting, customer relationship management, and business management functions improve significantly.
Reduced software overhead
ERP software allows teams to consolidate their tools into one unified system. Instead of paying separate subscriptions for services, such as core HR, CRM, shipping, and supply chain and inventory management, teams pay for a single platform that handles each of these tasks in a centralized system. The simplest way to achieve this goal is finding a system that requires no integration.  Depending on the business’ size and complexity, reducing the number of software system subscriptions can significantly cut monthly overhead.
Increased communication
When data from all sectors of the company are integrated in a single software program to plan and track business events, all of that data can then be made available for team review. Many modern ERP systems invest heavily in analysis tools and visualizations that let team members create reports that show progress, indicate inventory levels, and notify colleagues of wins. Enterprise resource planning software then acts as the single source of truth for stakeholders to compare successes, and prepare for bumps in the road.
Silo reduction
Business silos—where teams work independent of one another to everyone’s detriment—greatly reduce company productivity. An ERP helps businesses publicize their goals and lets teams share their plans with one another. Teams who have access to the same data can compare notes across departments, helping everyone move toward those big business goals.
Standardization of manufacturing processes
For large manufacturing corporations with several facilities, sharing manufacturing plans and best practices can be vital for product and process standardization. ERP systems allow manufacturing teams to store manuals, blueprints, regulatory information, and vital statistics for each process in a single, searchable location. This allows different parts of the company to replicate processes across county and country lines without sacrificing quality or speed.