{"id":9341,"date":"2019-05-16T20:36:32","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T20:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/za.syspro.com\/blog\/6-reasons-to-upgrade-to-syspro-8\/"},"modified":"2021-11-24T09:57:08","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T07:57:08","slug":"6-reasons-to-upgrade-to-syspro-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/za.syspro.com\/blog\/erp-upgrades\/6-reasons-to-upgrade-to-syspro-8\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Reasons to Upgrade to SYSPRO 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>Imagine <strong>increasing productivity and accelerating user engagement through one single platform,<\/strong> a platform that\u2019s easy to use, personalized, fosters collaboration and empowers users in their daily operations. Too good to be true? It isn\u2019t, the future is here with <a href=\"https:\/\/za.syspro.com\/video\/syspro-8-upgrade-now\/\"><strong>SYSPRO 8<\/strong><\/a>, the ultimate innovative <a href=\"https:\/\/za.syspro.com\/product\/erp-system\/\"><strong>Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>But is ERP worth it? Well, according to a report by Panorama, 95% of businesses improve some, if not all their processes post ERP implementation. It doesn\u2019t stop there. A report by the Aberdeen Group revealed that ERP reduces operational costs by 23% and administration costs by 22% while increasing on-time deliveries by 24%.<\/p>\n<p>If an ERP system can do all that, just think what you could achieve with an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/za.syspro.com\/industry-specific-software\/\">industry-built solution like SYSPRO 8<\/a>, <\/strong>loaded with powerful new features and unprecedented capabilities, helping you streamline your supply chain. And since it\u2019s simpler to manage, maintain and run, a company can improve efficiencies and productivity.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Upgrading to SYSPRO 8 brings far-reaching benefits to any organization.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Still not convinced? Let\u2019s see what all the hype is about.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1 &#8211; Flexibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>SYSPRO gives you the flexibility to work when and where you want, choosing deployment that best suits your company\u2019s needs and budget, on-premise or in the cloud. Plus, you can choose the device that best meets the tasks at hand with 24\/7 universal accessibility.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2 &#8211; Actionable insights <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Enhance business performance by providing critical insights for quicker analysis, decision-making, and execution with SYSPRO 8. And with real-time data trends and information, users can meet their goals, targets and deadlines. It just becomes easier.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3 &#8211; Digitalization<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Improve supply chain collaboration, operational efficiencies, and decision-making ability by incorporating <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/za.syspro.com\/product\/business-digitalization\/\">digital citizen<\/a>s<\/strong> and SYSPRO\u2019s algorithmic business.<\/p>\n<p>What are digital citizens you ask? Human-like chatbots that answer, and even predict customer needs, quickly. Bots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) allows for natural conversations. Since digital citizens can take over repetitive tasks, your workforce is freed up to do what they do best.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4 &#8211; Accelerate User Engagement <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The use of smartphones in the workplace and the consumerization of IT devices has forever changed users\u2019 expectations when interacting with technology. Ease of use and user experience are critical factors influencing the successful adoption of an ERP system.\u00a0 Systems today need to be immediate and mobile, much like social media platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The solution? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/za.syspro.com\/product\/business-digitalization\/social-erp\/\">SYSPRO Harmony<\/a>.<\/strong> The platform lets employees easily communicate with anyone in the organization. It also allows a company to move from a system of record to a system of engagement, while fostering collaboration and increasing productivity.<\/p>\n<p>Take a procurement manager who sees a shortage of items. With SYSPRO Harmony, they can quickly send out a message, highlighting the product or supplier they want the order purchase to be raised against.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5 &#8211; Personalization<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A real win, you can simplify and <a href=\"https:\/\/za.syspro.com\/product\/customizable-erp\/\"><strong>customize your workspace <\/strong><\/a>to meet your individual role and needs, surfacing the information you require, when you need it with SYSPRO 8. Bonus, no development involved!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>6 &#8211; Scalable <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>SYSPRO uses proven technologies to deliver greater scalability and higher availability with less downtime for maintenance, not to mention high performance. This means that your system can be easily extended as your company grows \u2013 with no effect on performance.<\/p>\n<p>By improving intuitiveness, ease-of-use, business insights, and promoting collaboration, SYSPRO 8 boosts user experience, while promoting improved business behavior and increased productivity. SYSPRO 8 also reduces the complexities of implementing, and operating an ERP system, as it provides users with a familiar environment that encourages user uptake, making it easier and faster for them to get the job done. \u00a0<strong>It\u2019s time to upgrade and benefit from innovation that matters!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine increasing productivity and accelerating user engagement through one single platform, a platform that\u2019s easy to use, personalized, fosters collaboration and empowers users in their daily operations. Too good to be true? 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