Goals when implementing SAP Business One

Goals that managing directors pursue with the introduction of SAP Business One

Numerous managing directors were surveyed regarding the goals they pursued with the implementation. We have listed the most frequently mentioned goals for you. The most important goals are an integrated ERP system and consistently connected processes, as well as process automation.

All business units (Sales, procurement, purchasing, production, warehousing, service, finance and controlling) are in a single ERP Integrated. Processes are seamlessly linked, even if they span multiple departments. Therefore, processes are quick to execute and transparent for all employees. Financial accounting is fully integrated.

In all processes Posting entries Automatically generated in the background. Documents can be created from a previous document with a single click. The bank account is automatically reconciled. The planning assistant generates planning proposals based on quotes, customer orders, framework agreements, production orders, and much more.

Interconnected processes can be easily tracked using the linking diagram function. By assigning Batch and serial numbers Articles can be organized. Inventory levels Planned arrivals and departures are transparent and displayed in real time.

The automation of many processes helps to minimize errors. Manual input is very limited. Master data is managed centrally in SAP Business One, eliminating redundancies. It is possible to synchronize the product master data from SAP Business One with a webshop.

The SAP Business One interface is clearly structured, self-explanatory, and intuitive. Training requirements are minimal.

Individual customer requirements can be mapped in SAP Business One. Communication with customers It can be recorded and traced without gaps. CRM supports campaigns and the tracking and editing of Opportunities. Cross-selling opportunities can be fully exploited.

SAP Business One enables customer-specific pricing. Discounts can be defined in multiple tiers depending on the customer and customer group. Framework agreements can be highly customized and planned. The service function ensures a high level of service orientation.

The SAP Business One standard already includes a wide range of features. Reports and dashboards. Key performance indicators (KPIs), such as monthly and annual revenue, outstanding receivables and payables, top 10 products, customers, and sales representatives, can be displayed directly on the opening screen. Cost accounting is included as standard. Project costs can be calculated precisely. Data is displayed in real time.

Integrating branches and subsidiaries is easy and possible at any time, including outside of Germany. SAP Business One is available in 27 languages and 44 localizations.

SAP Business One has many interfaces. The system can be connected to POS systems, CRM, DATEV, webshops, parcel service providers, CAD, Microsoft and much more, as well as to customers and suppliers via EDI.

Sales and service staff can access Business One via an app. Furthermore, SAP Business One can be implemented not only on a company's own server but also in the cloud. In this case, the full version of SAP Business One can be used anywhere and at any time.

Many processes and reports are already defined in the standard SAP Business One system, and individual extensions can be quickly integrated. This makes consulting and licensing costs suitable for the budgets of small and medium-sized enterprises.

SAP, the world market leader in enterprise software, ensures long-term availability and continuous development of SAP Business One.

• Companies whose processes are distributed across multiple software applications

• Companies that work with manual data processing programs such as Word and Excel

• Companies that use an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and manage their financial accounting in a different software solution.