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FEATURE : ERP SOFTWARE significant gains it can bring to their organisation in terms of improving the management of day-to-day business activities , such as procurement , project management , operations , financials and sales . He said modern ERP systems are usually cloud-based and utilise AI and Big Data , helping organisations to gain flexibility and scalability , while enabling them to maximise the value of their data .
“ ERP that has been designed for specific industries provides the fastest time to value and can help deliver productivity and agility by empowering the workforce , automating complex processes and increasing collaboration across the customer ’ s entire business ecosystem ,” he said . “ It can also provide greater visibility and enterprise-level insights , enabling teams to make quick , data-driven decisions .”
Khan said CIOs increasingly recognise that in responding to market challenges , the potential burden of technical debt is there hence the need for them to lower costs within their business . “ This is shaping decision-
Khaled Alshami , Senior Director , Solution Consulting , Infor
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