Some 54% of businesses have reported operational disruption following the implementation of their new ERP system. ERPs, like NetSuite, take an average of 30% longer than expected to launch. In most years since 2011, over half of those surveyed reported that their ERP had also gone over budget. Put all these statistics together, and they show just how challenging it can be to successfully deploy an ERP system.
But fear not; there are many possible solutions. One such approach is engaging an experienced professional consultant – like SuiteSparkle – to help you integrate your NetSuite ERP into your business. In fact, having an experienced NetSuite consultant by your side could be the difference between a successful deployment and a costly misstep.
This blog explains the benefits a NetSuite consultant can bring to your implementation and why you should work with one.
Expertise that drives value
Our NetSuite consultants bring years of expertise, combining in-depth qualifications with real-life experience across many industries. Our team’s skills help them assess your business’s unique needs and translate them into an effective NetSuite configuration.
Our consultants can also help in customising the platform to suit your operational needs. NetSuite has the capability to tailor workflows, dashboards, reporting tools and many more features. The customisation options are almost endless.
With SuiteSparkle by your side, you’ll be perfectly positioned to leverage NetSuite’s full potential. Such a bespoke approach ensures you have suitable functionalities to drive organisational efficiency, without over-customising and implementing features you don’t need.
So, working with a NetSuite consultant is a must if you’re unfamiliar with NetSuite or ERPs in general. Beginning work on a new ERP project without an expert on hand is like starting a complex journey without a map. Although you might eventually reach your destination, the journey is likely to be unrewarding, filled with delays and detours – and you might have to call mountain rescue to come and save you. We can act as your navigator in your journey to deploy your new ERP, guiding you through the planning, designing, setup, launch and ongoing maintenance processes. It’s a route we know like the backs of our hands. Walking with us as your guide means you’re expending far less energy as we do all the heavy lifting. At the same time, you can focus on what you do best: running your business.
Strategic guidance and best practices
Our skilled NetSuite consultants offer insights into best practices and industry standards. Their advice is a fantastic way to proactively avoid common pitfalls. We’ll analyse your organisation’s most severe potential risks, developing mitigation strategies tailored to your business context.
As your organisation grows, so do its needs. Our consultants are pivotal in ensuring your NetSuite ERP scales alongside your business. It must expand at precisely the same rate, so you’re never without processing power or paying for anything you don’t need. We can also identify opportunities for optimisation and expansion when relevant technologies and NetSuite updates come out, facilitating smoother integration of additional modules or features when required.
To look at it from a different angle, can you afford not to work with a consultant?
Consider the implications of not having expert guidance. Someone might overlook critical aspects during implementation, leading to inefficiencies, headaches or costly errors. An employee might build extensive customisations, making future modifications or maintenance more challenging to implement. Our oversight means gaining access to proven methodologies that streamline processes and enhance data integrity.
Training, support and ongoing development
The journey doesn’t end once your NetSuite system is live. Effective change management is vital. Our consultants can provide essential training for your staff, to build their confidence in using the new system. Everyone feels unease when stepping outside of their comfort zone. It’s essential to be considerate and supportive during this phase. Effective training can enhance user adoption and maximise your ROI in NetSuite.
After the initial implementation phase, our ongoing support – including refresher sessions – remains invaluable. Employees and other end-users are always going to find themselves stuck in various operations and contexts. IT administrators may need specialist advice or to understand how a particular workflow operates. Business owners and leaders may want to understand more about the ERP implementation. In all these cases (and more), we’re there to assist you, whether via email, text message, phone call, video chat or on-site visit.
Partner with SuiteSparkle, a NetSuite consultant
Weigh the costs of engaging a NetSuite consultant against managing your ERP independently. If your employees already have years of NetSuite experience, you may be able to implement your network solution in-house with few troubles. However, NetSuite speciality is a unique field. If your IT department doesn’t have the required experience to effectively deploy NetSuite, we can help. It’s a far cheaper and more cost-effective solution than employing a NetSuite developer.
Our team can help you achieve your goals and avoid common pitfalls, minimising downtime and optimising your operational processes. A well-executed implementation leads to improved efficiencies, increased revenue and, ultimately, a stronger bottom line.
So, if you’re ready to optimise your NetSuite experience and drive tangible results for your business, reach out to SuiteSparkle. Our team of experts is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you unlock the full potential of your NetSuite investment.