ERP?

Wikipedia defines ERP as…

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is an integrated computer-based system used to manage internal and external resources, including tangible assets, financial resources, materials, and human resources.

Webopedia defines ERP as…

Short for enterprise resource planning, a business management system that integrates all facets of the business, including planning, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.

Do you notice anything missing from these definitions? Neither definition includes maintenance, facilities and operations. There are plenty of ERP systems to choose from. Some started as accounting systems and added asset management, HR and eventually a work management component. They all share information and manage different aspect of the organization. So what's not to love?

There are two major issues with ERP. The first issue is cost. ERP may be an acronym for Exceptionally Ridiculously Priced. These systems are very expensive to purchase and come with a huge implementation fee and learning curve. Most are very complex and difficult to use.

The second issue is function. Some may have great accounting functions but are very weak in other areas. Others may function great for HR but lack functionality elsewhere. In short, you can't be all things to all people. No matter how it is sold, someone is going to sacrifice functionality and ease of use when the system is in place.

Here's the alternative. System Integration. TeamWORKS has integrated our CMMS with many accounting systems, HR systems and even BAS. This allows the HR and accounting staff to choose software with the functionality they need as well as providing maintenance and operations with the functionality they need. In the end, all departments receive the functionality they need and management gets the integration and reports they want.

Thanks,
Craig