Insights

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are designed to unify business processes and data into a single platform. Yet many organizations rely on workarounds and shadow systems—unofficial tools and processes that operate outside the ERP.

Physical inventory counts are a critical part of accurately managing stock. One key decision businesses face during these counts is whether to show counters the inventory quantities on hand while they perform the count.

When choosing the right ERP system for your mid-market company, one key consideration often gets overlooked: whether the solution is horizontal or vertical. This distinction can significantly impact implementation speed, customization costs, and long-term value.

"Do we show the on-hand inventory quantities on the worksheets or mobile devices used for counting?"