Make your ERP work harder for your business

Welcome to our guest blog series, where business leaders and experts share their insights on how Pleo is helping companies of all sizes streamline their finances and boost financial resilience. In this edition, Jonathan Carr from Gravitate Accounting explains how Pleo supports SMEs in navigating today’s economic challenges.

Companies need to adapt quickly to stay competitive in today's fast-paced business environment. One way to ensure this adaptability is by having a robust and efficient ERP system. Whether you’re a small startup or a large corporation, maximising your ERP investment can significantly enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and create a solid foundation for growth.

At  NoBlue2, we’ve seen firsthand how businesses can unlock their full potential by optimising their ERP systems. Here’s our take on actionable strategies to ensure your ERP investment delivers the best return on investment (ROI) and supports sustainable growth.

 Are you using your ERP to its full potential?

Many businesses invest in an ERP system expecting immediate improvements, only to find they’re barely scratching the surface of its capabilities. Underutilisation can be a major roadblock to achieving real efficiency.

To get the most out of your ERP, you need to fully explore its features, which often include:

• Real-time data analytics

• Automated workflows

• Financial management tools

• Inventory and supply chain optimisation

• Customer relationship management (CRM)

By fully embracing these features, you’ll streamline processes, minimise manual effort, and gain valuable insights that empower data-driven decision-making. The key here is continuous learning and evolving alongside your ERP platform, don't just implement and forget.

Why integrating with other systems makes your ERP (even) smarter

One of the most significant advantages of modern ERP systems is their ability to integrate with other business tools and platforms, including HR software, accounting tools, and even employee expense management platforms like Pleo.

By integrating your ERP with systems such as Pleo, you can:

• Automate financial processes: With Pleo’s expense management tools, you can streamline your spending processes and integrate this data directly into your ERP, eliminating the need for manual data entry and reducing the risk of errors.
• Improve budget control: Real-time expense tracking lets you monitor business spending closely and ensure that your financials are aligned with business goals.
• Enhance operational visibility: Integration helps centralise data across departments, providing a holistic view of operations and enabling better forecasting and planning.

The more your ERP system connects with other essential tools, the more it can enhance efficiency across all business areas, from finance to procurement, HR, and sales.