How ERP Bridges The Gap Between Logistics And Finance
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are often viewed as the hub for various back-office processes such as accounting and inventory management. For many small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) an ERP hasn’t always been necessary (or within budget). However, in the world of eCommerce, ERP is a great tool for businesses of any size. Not only will it help with day to day processes, ERP can assist in other areas such as logistics and finance. An article on PYMNTS.com explains how ERP bridges the gap between these different departments.
Surging Volumes – Largely driven by the pandemic, eCommerce volumes are surging and there’s a rapidly growing opportunity for the ERP to guide businesses through the growth, especially when it comes to inventory management.
The Logistics-Accounting Connection – The value of wielding an ERP that can not only help eCommerce firms manage their inventory and streamline shipping, but connect those workflows to others within the ERP, like accounting. ERPs can also support the scaling of workflows like shipping and accounting as the eCommerce business evolves into a mid-sized firm.
