Outdated business solutions: a common mistake with companies

Many companies use outdated softwares based on technologies that are not at all flexible or work with software companies that do not update systems due to rising maintenance costs.
In some cases, change is inevitable, in other cases, companies reject the implementation of newer systems until the solution itself forces them to do otherwise.

Outdated software solutions can seriously damage your business

Some companies underestimate the importance of an advanced ERP software because they fear to invest in a new software and loose all the data. As a result, they ignore the fact that they are losing their competitiveness on the market..
In an increasingly complex market scenario, the ability to rely on fast and flexible management tools is indeed crucial.
It is clear that even the best mobile phone on the market from 10 years ago cannot compete with today’s smartphone.
Likewise, information technologies have made a huge step in recent years, and thanks to that the demands of the market have become more complex.

How do you know if it’s time to change the current solution?

We have convinced ourselves that an inadequate management system reduces business growth.
But how can a company measure the adequacy of its management tools?
The main indicators are:

• Time: if you have never changed your software solution you can be sure that it is outdated. It may be effective and perform well, but it definitely prevents you from growing.
• Weak technological progress: even if you have recently purchased a solution, it can be outdated from a technological point of view. If you see that it is not able to comply with market innovations (inability to use it in the Cloud environment, unavailable process changes with customers and suppliers, impossibility to integrate the workflow, inability to manage plants in an Industry 4.0 environment, impossibility to integrate documents, etc.)
• The software company no longer exists: if the software company no longer maintains the system because it no longer exists or because it has become part of a corporate group, it is certain that the software in question will seize to exist, it is only a matter of time.
• Business growth: a company may notice that its management tools are inadequate, which is why it is important to consider a software that is scalable and that can adapt to a rapid business growth.

How to proceed?

If you are familiar with the situations listed above, stop wasting your time and take the necessary steps to make a change.
Do not hesitate to contact us, our experts are at your disposal to assess your specific case and help you in reaching desired business goals.