John Brennan, Managing Director of Brentech Data Systems, explains how companies must not remain static as a result of the need for cost cutting in the current climate and how the investment in an agile and flexible ERP/SCM system can make all the difference...

Cost-Cutting Programmes

Over the last number of years, a significant number of companies have been forced to implement some form of cost-cutting programme to reduce their operational overheads - however, cost-cutting alone does not make for a leaner and more efficient business - a business fit to cope with today’s customer expectations .

New ERP/SCM System

Today’s challenge requires a focus on doing as much as possible for as little as possible. Many companies have striven to cut costs using various measures including lowering wage costs, closing depots and decreasing the workforce. However, fewer companies have chosen to implement and upgrade their ERP/SCM system to achieve the necessary flexibility and efficiency required in the current climate.

Reasons to Invest

John Brennan is Managing Director at Brentech Data Systems. As head of Brentech Data Systems he has gained over 20 years experience in delivering key business systems to numerous wholesale and distribution operations across Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Here he reveals why companies should make the necessary investment in a new ERP/SCM system and the business benefits that can be gained from such a strategic move.

“There are many challenges facing the global supply chain. Having achieved solvency and stability, companies must now establish which optimization strategy can help extend their reach into new markets whilst delivering the product faster, safer and at a lower cost.

Companies are not being strategic at all by focusing solely on cost reduction. It is only through investing in their distribution operation that companies can and do gain a real competitive edge. At a time when Customer Service is a priority, driven by consumer demand and increased expectation of product availability, this adds to the pressure to generate cost-efficiency and to speed up order processing times”,  explains John.

An agile and adaptable ERP/SCM system is an asset that companies must use to maximize gains from automating processes - improve the cash-out to cash-in cycle, improve demand forecasting, improve order fulfillment rates and reduce the associated operational costs. To remain competitive and to be able to adapt to changing customer expectations for availability and delivery, companies must invest in an agile system that delivers business intelligence across the whole supply chain.

This additional business intelligence garnered from the new system leads to numerous business benefits including the availability of real-time business information on demand leading to faster and better decision-making, increased control, increased flexibility and most importantly increased ability to provide the highest quality service possible, ensuring higher customer retention and complete customer satisfaction.”

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