Using ERP on Smartphone

Large organizations and enterprises use ERP solutions to convert large data into meaningful information to make decisions on a daily basis. A typical ERP solution consists of several types of modules to cater to the different functions of the organization. These modules can range from Human Resources to Supply Chain Management, Marketing & Sales and several others.

Top ERP vendors have now introduced ERP applications for smartphones whereby users can easily use and access information on the go. Enterprise Resource Planning applications are a part of the overall ERP system that has been deployed in the organization.

However, the question is, whether using ERP on smartphone offers return on your investment and does it add any benefit to your organization?

To answer the above predicament, let’s take a look at different modules that can offer great benefit to the organization if mobile ERP is introduced.

Mobile ERP & Human Resource Management

When it comes to human capital management the major benefit would go to the employees when using Mobile ERP. Through a smartphone application the employees in the organizations can easily use the self-service functionality. They can apply for leaves, check their previous leave records and several other HR employee related functions. The management can also benefit from the use of Mobile ERP up to a certain extent. The benefit can come in the form of a more engaged and happy workforce which will result in a positive impact on the productivity of the workforce.

Supply Chain Management – The Greatest Benefit of Mobile ERP

Supply Chain Management gets the most advantage with the use of mobile ERP. Supply chains involve operations from production till logistics, everything inclusive. The managers involved are usually located apart because in a given scenario a production facility can be located in a different country while the headquarters in a different country.

In such cases the parties involved need to stay updated with any bottlenecks in the supply chain and make decisions quickly. Moreover managers can even allocate tasks, provide authorization for a certain task and cancel tasks using the Mobile ERP Solutions.

Sales & Marketing – Information On The Go

Another major benefit of mobile ERP is for the Marketing & Sales division of the organization. Sales personal are involved in field work extensively and sometime either require or are required to get specific information related to customers, product sales, prices and promotions.

Similarly advanced analytical data and information help the marketing managers proactively plan for the future, decide target markets and improve low sales areas.

Apart from these major usages of mobile ERP application there are many other organizational functions that use ERP but not extensively. Looking at the overall benefits of Mobile ERP, it is safe to assume that mobile ERP compliments the already existing benefits of ERP within the organization and offers an absolute positive return on the investment.

iLead Integrated Solutions specializes in providing Enterprise applications to its customers. Our Matrixel ERP solution is extensively being used throughout the Middle-East. Our customers range from freight corporations to banking, construction and healthcare industry.   

Conclusion

Mobile ERP technology can be easily used on the smartphone; connected though the ERP solution deployed in your organization. It offers support and benefits to different types of organizational operations that include HRM, Supply Chain Management and Marketing & Sales. You can now perform any and all types of operations using the smartphone ERP solution.