HORIZON ERP

Are you thinking about implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution? Well, consider this your roadmap for the implementation process. Nothing has a more significant impact on the long-term success or  failure of your ERP system  that the quality of the implementation. Done well, you’re more likely to experience a greater ROI (Return on Investment) in a lot less time. If the implementation process was poorly executed, you could waste a lot of time and money without ever seeing any advantages. With so much riding on the ERP implementation, it’s crucial to make every effort to optimize the process. That means taking on the implementation with a clear understanding of what you need to do, when you need to do it and why. Here are eight strategies to outline and create an effective roadmap for your ERP implementation process. 1) Get a Team Together:- By gathering your top notch experts and stakeholders in the implementation process, you can ensure that...

Custom ERP software doesn’t mean complete customization in every module but a percentage of customization as per the requirements of the organizations. Different conditions at various departments including usage of different software systems that may need third-party integration or inflow of information from a legacy system. Customized ERP solutions are designed as uniform software that caters to requirements of all different departments and also to the internal information that needs to traverse within. Let’s see the advantages and benefits of Custom ERP Software. Advantages and Benefits of Custom ERP Software 1. )       With customized Horizon’s ERP software, you don’t need to change the business flows which means ERP software is implemented as per your requirements, not the other way round. 2.)       Horizon’s ERP customization helps you in removing the unwanted or unnecessary features, further; it also minimizes the conf...

In the fast-moving digital world, being able to quickly adapt to disruptive business processes and changing business needs is key to success and survival. While organizations might be able to adapt their strategy and culture, they also need their business systems to adapt to these new processes and requirements. The need for flexibility and near real-time response to changing business processes is especially essential for an organization’s core ERP system. Here are five reasons why ERP needs to be flexible. 1) Hybrid Cloud Configurations:- Today companies should be prepared to extend their core ERP systems with a variety of cloud-based services to take advantage of best-of-breed and supplemental capabilities. They also may want to support a two-tier ERP model in which companies run more than one ERP system, often a primary one at headquarters and additional cloud ERP services at subsidiaries. Companies should have the flexibility to create efficient, seamless workflows a...

Iron Man has his powered armored suit, Captain America his shield and Wonder Woman her bracelets of submission. When we are young, its tools like these we think will make us ‘super’ people. But as we become adults and come to grips with reality, our definition of what it takes to be ‘super’ changes completely.  Especially in business, we have taken the term ‘super’ to describe leaders who have managed to find the right balance between work and life. The modern superhero we see lauded in the media is someone who is successful in their field while also making enough time for family and hobbies outside of work. That might mean getting home in time to put the kids to bed, finding time to train for a marathon, or just putting in the hours to learn how to play an instrument.  We are in awe of these individuals not because of a tremendous feat of strength or heroic act, but because achieving a perfect work/life balance while running a successful business is one of the ha...

There are many advantages to implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solution. Among countless other advantages, implementing  ERP software  can improve productivity, increase efficiencies, decrease costs and streamline processes. Let’s look at 15 of the most common benefits of an ERP system that companies have reported after implementation. ERP implementation is broken up into three phases: discovery, implementation, and results. In the initial phase, we install the software, build a prototype, and train your staff. Then we test the ERP system, create reporting templates, and run more targeted training sessions. Finally, we finalize the model of your ERP system, conduct readiness assessments, and go live. Workwise provides expert level software implementation, which is the process of placing sub-systems into your main ERP system and ensuring that they all are able to function together as one seamless system. Taking knowledge ...

Mobility and real-time communication are two driving forces reining the software space for a while. Mobility is impacting the way businesses conduct their day-to-day operations. Companies are not hesitant in exploring newer ways to leverage the technology of mobile tools as an extension of their ERP systems. In a mobile ERP setup, users have the comfort of using their  ERP system  via mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, instead of a fixed computer location. Mobile ERPs enhance mobility within the framework of a company, thereby increasing business productivity. With mobile ERP, users can easily create access and share business information through hand-held mobile devices. This ensures real-time access to data on the fingertips, without any significant investment on infrastructure or setup. Simple mobile ERP applications coupled with flexibility to ‘use it anywhere’ allows business decision makers the ease of staying informed at all times. However, it should...

Employee Self Service Portal (ESS Portal):- Horizon’s Employee Self-service portal (ESS) software allows employees to manage their personal records and payroll related details. Employees can update their contact details, apply leaves, view pay slip on an ESS portal.  Each employee will have an individual account with the login information which will reflect their details. In an organization, you have to deal with a host of changing compliance issues, confidential employee information, timely payments and a host of other things. Now, what if a magician could step into your office and magically clear your backlogged emails, papers on your desk and installed a button to get your time-consuming tasks done in a jiffy? Your work week is all organized and you would probably be excited. Not only will you be happy, but your employees will be happy as well. While we are not leasing out magicians, we have something close. An Employee self-service portal which will keep you organ...

ERP on the cloud gives businesses the flexibility to keep pace with new technology- According to Sources. According to Survey First  ERP Trends Report , more than 400 finance and IT leaders, has found 76% of respondents said they either has plans for ERP in the cloud or have made the move already. They are recognizing that waiting puts them at a disadvantage; the time to make the move is now. The majority of respondents cited economic factors as the reason they made the leap, and it's easy to see why: Nucleus Research recently published a report that  cloud delivers 3.2x the return on investment (ROI) of on-premises systems, while the total cost of ownership (TCO) is 52% lower. But even more surprising were the benefits realized once our survey respondents got to the cloud. An astonishing 81% cited "Staying current on technology" as the main benefit of moving to cloud ERP. With a regular cadence of innovation delivered by the cloud, it is easier for compa...