Project management is sometimes a problem in business. Dealing with meeting deadlines, unforeseen events, managing your teams or having a flawless organization is a real challenge.
Poor management of these projects leads to a slowdown
in employee productivity, objectives are difficult to achieve and the
performance of the company is impacted.
Managing projects from A to Z without any real
hitches, delays or failures is essential for companies that are in a dynamic of
growth and looking to improve their customer satisfaction.
This is why a project management tool can be a major
ally in the success of these projects.
Project management ERP, quesaco?
You all know the usefulness of an ERP for managing
your business and the features it offers. This involves management:
- Administrative and accounting
- Stocks
- From production
- From the supply chain
- Payroll and HR
With an ERP, you therefore have a global vision of
your activity.
Regarding your projects, there are ERP software
dedicated to this. They accompany you throughout the process, from reflection
to the success of the project. You will be able :
- Plan and manage your budget
- Plan and organize your human and material resources
- Manage your schedule
- Anticipate the unexpected
- Assign tasks to your collaborators
- Keep an eye on everyone's progress
- Create accurate dashboards
- Achieve predefined goals
In short, ERP software for project management allows
you to keep an eye on the progress of tasks, facilitate the management of each
team, simplify the work of employees, manage your budget and avoid
discrepancies or even anticipate unforeseen events. .
It is a real partner for the project manager for the
implementation of a project from start to finish, and this, in a skilful way.
Why choose project management software?
Better communication and internal collaboration
An ERP dedicated to project implementation facilitates
connections between the different departments of the company and then
simplifies the exchange of data as well as everyone's work. Each department can
communicate easily with the others, whatever their job. For example, the
purchasing department can easily transmit information, data and documents to
the production teams and vice versa.
Each stakeholder is aware of the progress of the
project, the difficulties encountered and the various important information
they need.
This is a great advantage since team cohesion and data
exchange are essential to the success of a project.
Better project monitoring
ERP software is composed of different modules making
them a tool adapted to the business and the needs of the company.
Some modules allow you to keep optimal control over
your projects and their cost. For example, it is possible to have
functionalities for budget management, task planning, global visualization of
the progress of the project or even milestone planning.
This tool is appreciated by decision-makers because it
allows them to easily define their priorities and points of vigilance. This
makes it possible to avoid blocking points and to have a flawless organization
of their process. The daily work of the project manager is therefore
simplified.
A considerable saving of time in the realization of
your projects
Project management solutions such as an ERP make it
possible to avoid delays in implementation thanks to a clear, monitored and
optimized organization. In addition, it allows you to define clear and
realistic objectives. In other words, your objectives are achievable by your
team, consistent with your structure and your business.
Everything is planned, organized and anticipated which
allows you to save time in the realization of your projects and limit the final
cost.
Increased customer satisfaction
With projects completed on time, you improve your
image with your customers and prospects. In addition, you free up time more
easily to meet the needs of the latter and have time to manage other business
thanks to the optimization of your organization.
Your customers feel you are more reliable, they gain
confidence in you and will recommend you more easily to others.
Project management ERP is therefore to be preferred
when you are in a phase of improving customer satisfaction.
Who is a project management ERP intended for?
Any company that carries out projects, both internal
and external, needs a tool capable of supporting them in carrying them out.
Often, the Directors of Information Systems (DSI) are
the first concerned by this kind of IT tool. Indeed, this allows them to have a
global view of their project portfolio, the availability of their resources as
well as the budget and the costs allocated from their computer system. In
addition, managers, project managers or employees playing a role in the project
are also concerned by this solution.
Which software to choose for the management of its
projects?
One of the recognized software for project management
is Netsuite. Indeed, this cloud software supports any company managing projects
and more particularly service companies. Indeed, Netsuite allows companies to
manage their:
- Projects
- Resources
- Project accounting
- Timesheets
- Billing
- Clients
- Expenses
Netsuite is a tool that can be considered complete
thanks to its range of features. The great advantage of this solution is its
scalable system. Indeed, with this tool you no longer have to worry about the
compatibility of your ERP with your growth. Netsuite is flexible and scalable
which allows it to accompany you throughout your growth process and to remain
efficient whatever your development.
This cloud solution is also able to support you in
your international development and therefore in your business abroad.
Moreover, being a cloud solution, Netsuite is
available anywhere, anytime, whatever your connection medium. This gives it a
key competitive advantage.
Companies managing many projects easily choose to turn
to Netsuite. With this type of software, it is easy to identify blocking points
and anticipate them before they disrupt the process.
The implementation of an ERP such as Netsuite allows
the project manager and the stakeholders to have a view of all the phases of
the project. Getting started with this software is simple and intuitive. User
training will therefore not be a constraint. This user training phase is
carried out at the end of the production of the software package.
It is also possible to complete the solution with a
CRM since Netsuite has one. Enough to work more on the customer relationship.
Indeed, the CRM is the perfect tool to complete an ERP software and make its
commercial actions more efficient.
IT tools such as an ERP and a CRM are relevant on a
daily basis in business to facilitate teamwork. These 2 solutions are key
allies in the management of your projects.
To sum up, Netsuite is an ideal solution for project
management because:
It is available in the cloud (access everywhere and
all the time to information and documents)
- Its use is simple and ergonomic
- It facilitates team cohesion
- It allows you to have a global view in real time of the progress of your project
- The project manager can anticipate any difficulties
- It simplifies budget management and forecasting
- It contributes to improving customer satisfaction and winning business
To conclude, the implementation phase of your company
on the market is simplified with this IT tool since it helps to improve your
performance and boost your growth.
The project manager benefits from better project
organization, better employee involvement, simplified management, and a
real-time view of your costs. Thus, you carry out your projects on time while
avoiding major difficulties.
Flow Line is able to support you in the integration or
change of ERP, especially for this type of project management tool. To find out
more, do not hesitate to contact us.