There’s something of an appetite for new technology in the field service industry at the moment. Thanks to trends like the cloud, mobile and big data, organisations are starting to see much more potential in their service teams to act as engines of revenue: teams empowered with the right technology to drive performance and profitability, and not just break even.
Back in the day, companies didn’t have a whole lot of options when it came to where to host their IT. Running an ERP solution like SAP Business One often meant putting time, money and office space towards setting up and managing an internal server – regardless of whether the resources were free and readily available.
If you’re an existing user of SAP Business One, or you’re thinking about rolling it out in your organisation, you’ll know it has a range of mobile features that make it a great option for ERP connectivity in the field. Whether you need sales, inventory management or reporting functionality, it’s all possible with little more than a consumer-grade handset and an internet connection.
Back in January, we published a blog post on some of the new features appearing in SAP Business One 9.2. At that point, this version of the software was only available through SAP’s Early Adopter Care Program – you had to be customer or partner to try it out.
Many successful SMEs eventually reach the point where basic accounting tools are no longer enough to support their business. Whether their biggest headaches are around cost, efficiency or decision-making, they realise they need to swap their spreadsheets for an ERP solution – and fast. In these circumstances, SAP Business One – SAP’s flagship SME product – is a popular choice.
But how much will SAP Business One cost to implement?
Here at APH, we’re on a constant mission to grow our team with the best SAP Business One consultants the UK has to offer, and continue to provide a high quality of service to our rapidly expanding customer base.
Companies often turn to ERP software in the pursuit of greater efficiency, productivity and profitability. The trouble is, ERP isn’t a silver bullet – as much as it’s capable of streamlining core business processes, it won’t automatically turn bad processes into good ones.
We recently blogged about how the world of field services is nearing its Uber moment. Thanks to advances in technology like mobility and the IoT, as well as the trend towards an on-demand economy, companies are rapidly making strides in turning service into a key profit centre and differentiator.
As a SAP Business One partner, one of the most common questions we’re asked is: “How long will an ERP solution take to implement?”
Job costing can be a difficult thing to get right. In sectors like project engineering and contract services, it’s a critical part of turning a profit – but tracking and measuring all of the variables involved can be a herculean labour.
