{"id":819496,"date":"2025-04-03T12:33:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T10:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=819496"},"modified":"2025-04-03T12:33:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T10:33:45","slug":"syspro-unveils-essential-insights-to-drive-growth-in-manufacturing-and-distribution-sectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/819496\/syspro-unveils-essential-insights-to-drive-growth-in-manufacturing-and-distribution-sectors\/","title":{"rendered":"SYSPRO\u00a0unveils essential insights to drive growth in manufacturing and distribution sectors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>SYSPRO&nbsp;has released new research to support executives in mid-sized organisations considering the value of implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturing and distribution organisations require practical tools to drive growth and cultivate a data-driven culture that empowers decision-makers throughout the supply and value chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/za.syspro.com\/ebook\/a-guide-to-successful-erp-system-implementation-insights-and-best-practices\/?utm_source=Broad+Media&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=April+2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The&nbsp;e-book&nbsp;is available for free download here.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn today\u2019s digital age, effective data management, security, and storage have become critical for any significant twenty-first-century business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yet, many manufacturers and distributors are struggling with legacy systems that fail to support their long-term growth aspirations,\u201d says Marius Wessels, Manager, Professional Services for&nbsp;SYSPRO&nbsp;Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This information was revealed during a webinar hosted by&nbsp;SYSPRO, which discussed the company\u2019s new e-book,&nbsp;<em>A Guide to Successful ERP System Implementation<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This e-book, compiled by leading market intelligence and strategy firm Frost Sullivan, is a treasure trove of essential information on investment considerations, avoiding pitfalls, and best implementation practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It provides the knowledge that various companies have identified as essential to ensure sustainable value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By asking 10 essential questions, companies can evaluate whether an ERP solution can unlock their full potential in the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital transformation is necessary to drive growth in the sector<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The manufacturing and distribution sectors are among the most data-intensive industries globally. In today\u2019s digital age, effective data management, security, and storage are critical for any significant twenty-first-century business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As businesses expand, many recognise the increasing need for a robust system to manage their data and processes effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An inefficient operating system with manually linked components can lead to significant time and resource wastage, particularly when accessing vital information. Investing in a digital transformation journey positions organisations for sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where an effective data management system\u2019s value becomes evident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report has been specifically compiled for decision-makers in mid-sized organisations and aims to provide essential information on investment considerations, avoiding pitfalls, and best implementation practices that various companies have identified as essential to ensuring sustainable value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Modernising systems through digital transformation is key<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When businesses rely on disconnected systems with minimal integration, employees and managers often spend excessive time collecting data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This data is essential for tracking profitability, identifying operational trends, and making informed decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, the companies analysed allocated approximately 3% of their operating budget to ERP implementation costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study revealed, however, that nearly half of the respondents are not just increasing but planning to double their technology spending over the next five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This reflects a strong and accelerating commitment to enhancing their technological capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs manufacturers and distributors expand their operations, the complexity of their processes tends to increase, placing additional strain on both systems and personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shift in expenditure underscores the growing recognition of technology as a critical driver of efficiency and competitiveness in the manufacturing and distribution sectors,\u201d says Wessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/za.syspro.com\/ebook\/a-guide-to-successful-erp-system-implementation-insights-and-best-practices\/?utm_source=Broad+Media&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=April+2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The&nbsp;e-book&nbsp;is available for free download here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SYSPRO\u00a0has released new research to support executives in mid-sized organisations considering the value of implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in their business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":819497,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10459],"tags":[14205],"class_list":["post-819496","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","tag-syspro"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/819496","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/57"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=819496"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/819496\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":819499,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/819496\/revisions\/819499"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/819497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=819496"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=819496"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=819496"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}