The Importance of ERP Scalability
Scalability in reference to software is the capability of a system to handle an increasing amount of work or its ability to accommodate growth. Scalability is a crucial quality in ERP software for any business that is working to achieve efficient business processes and maximized productivity within the entire organization. ERP scalability allows a business to grow naturally without overpaying for unnecessary resources or trying to operate with too few resources. While growth is inevitable, it hinges on the ERP software’s ability to handle the mounting volume of data and the requirements of increasing users.
Scalability is a key advantage of cloud deployment, as you can add or remove users to the system on demand, saving you from having to invest in significantly expensive hardware. Cloud-based ERP software also provides reduced deployment times as the necessary infrastructure is already in place.
Scalability is only briefly touched upon in most ERP discussions and implementations, however it is one of the most crucial elements of your enterprise software. If your ERP can’t scale up or down to meet your evolving business needs, then it isn’t worth the investment or your time.
2W Tech is a full-service ERP & IT Consulting firm that specializes in solutions for the manufacturing industry. Epicor ERP is a solution designed for manufacturing and offers scalability with its cloud deployment model. Give us a call today to learn how to maximize your Epicor ERP system.
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