--- title: "ERP Best Practices: Take a Process Approach, with your VAR, to Improve" description: "ERP Best Practices: Take a Process Approach, with your VAR, to Improve" image: https://www.teamacuity.biz/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAFxirzwUnE.png --- Learn more about how to choose the right ERP with our ERP Evaluations Series. [Learn More.](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog) [![logo-top](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hs-fs/hub/420229/file-1511926966.png?width=166&height=89&name=file-1511926966.png "logo-top")](https://www.teamacuity.biz) - [Home](https://www.teamacuity.biz/) - Software - [SAP Business One](https://www.teamacuity.biz/sap-business-one) - [SAP Business One and AWS](https://www.teamacuity.biz/sap-business-one-and-aws) - [Wisys Supply Chain Management](https://www.teamacuity.biz/wisys) - Services - [Success Methodology](https://www.teamacuity.biz/success-methodology) - [Consulting](https://www.teamacuity.biz/consulting) - [On-Going Support](https://www.teamacuity.biz/ongoing-support) - About - [About Acuity](https://www.teamacuity.biz/about-acuity) - [Careers](https://www.teamacuity.biz/careers) - [Resources](https://www.teamacuity.biz/resources-section) - [Resources](https://www.teamacuity.biz/resources-section) - [Blog](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog) - [Contact](https://www.teamacuity.biz/contact-us) [![logo-top](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hs-fs/hub/420229/file-1511926966.png?width=166&height=89&name=file-1511926966.png "logo-top")](https://www.teamacuity.biz) [![logo-top](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hs-fs/hub/420229/file-1511926966.png?width=166&height=89&name=file-1511926966.png "logo-top")](https://www.teamacuity.biz) - [Home](https://www.teamacuity.biz/) - Software - [SAP Business One](https://www.teamacuity.biz/sap-business-one) - [SAP Business One and AWS](https://www.teamacuity.biz/sap-business-one-and-aws) - [Wisys Supply Chain Management](https://www.teamacuity.biz/wisys) - Services - [Success Methodology](https://www.teamacuity.biz/success-methodology) - [Consulting](https://www.teamacuity.biz/consulting) - [On-Going Support](https://www.teamacuity.biz/ongoing-support) - About - [About Acuity](https://www.teamacuity.biz/about-acuity) - [Careers](https://www.teamacuity.biz/careers) - [Resources](https://www.teamacuity.biz/resources-section) - [Resources](https://www.teamacuity.biz/resources-section) - [Blog](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog) - [Contact](https://www.teamacuity.biz/contact-us) [![logo-top](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hs-fs/hub/420229/file-1511926966.png?width=166&height=89&name=file-1511926966.png "logo-top")](https://www.teamacuity.biz) # ERP Best Practices: Take a Process Approach, with your VAR, to Improve By [Joseph Timmins](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/author/joseph-timmins) August 11, 2022 1 Minute Read A common mistake we see with ERP clients is that they try to reinvent the wheel. Unfortunately, a problem first gets identified and then, those involved, feel obligated to come up with a solution.  While we do applaud originality, often its better with the help of an outsider’s perspective.  Why?  Value Added Resellers who deploy ERP have wider experiences and more knowledge of “what’s out there”.   Example: We recently were asked to integrate a spreadsheet into our ERP for cost estimating purposes.  Instead, we built the same spreadsheet as a user defined table directly into the ERP.  This systematized what was needed and got it off a person’s desktop. Rather than solving it yourself, ask your VAR first.  Let them research and find functional solutions, or options, to familiar problems. When it comes to ERP software, never jump at a solution.  Rather, use a process-based approach. What does that mean? We suggest “blueprinting” the process both present and proposed.  The approach to do the trick is this: Configure the software, or perhaps use an add on, that meets a well vetted process.  This includes set up, testing, modeling and training so that the new process is well understood, and the cutover is well executed.   Also, if users are involved, and facilitated by the VAR, the solution has a much higher chance of success – they’ll own it!!  Remember too that someone, somewhere has solved something similar…so don’t re-invent!!! Businesses these days are very dynamic.  That necessitates a never-ending focus on change and improvements.   By solving specific issues well, you are well served by creating an atmosphere of continuous improvement.  Your environment will be noticeably more positive.  Recently, improvements like EFT, AP automation, proactive alerts, automatic statement generation and document management are great ways to improve time and money savings. But these things are best when thought through…and with the help of your VAR.  If interested, contact us to learn more about process improvements and what we’ve achieved with Boyum and SAP Business One.  This is a great way to help your operation!  #### Joseph Timmins Author ## Recommended For You [![](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAFxiTNKyHE.png)](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/iso-its-the-process-not-the-people) [ISO](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/topic/iso) 1 Min Read ### [ISO: It’s the Process, Not the People](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/iso-its-the-process-not-the-people) [Joseph Timmins March 16, 2017](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/author/joseph-timmins) [![plan_develop_implement_maintain.jpg](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hubfs/Images/plan_develop_implement_maintain.jpg)](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/total-preventative-maintenance) [lean manufacturing](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing) 1 Min Read ### [Total Preventative Maintenance](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/total-preventative-maintenance) [Joseph Timmins September 13, 2016](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/author/joseph-timmins) [![Custom Programs versus Process Discipline in the ERP world](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hubfs/Multiethnic%20group%20of%20young%20people%20sitting%20in%20conference%20room%20and%20brainstorming%20on%20business%20meeting.jpeg)](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/custom-programs-versus-process-discipline-in-the-erp-world) 2 Min Read ### [Custom Programs versus Process Discipline in the ERP world](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/custom-programs-versus-process-discipline-in-the-erp-world) [Joseph Timmins January 11, 2023](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/author/joseph-timmins) ![logo-top](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hs-fs/hub/420229/file-1511926966.png) 125 Whipple Street Providence, Rhode Island 02908 [401.243.8480](tel:401-243-8480) 877.361.6534 [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.twitter.com) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com) - [Home](https://www.teamacuity.biz/) - Software - [SAP Business One](https://www.teamacuity.biz/sap-business-one) - [SAP Business One and AWS](https://www.teamacuity.biz/sap-business-one-and-aws) - [Wisys Supply Chain Management](https://www.teamacuity.biz/wisys) - Services - [Success Methodology](https://www.teamacuity.biz/success-methodology) - [Consulting](https://www.teamacuity.biz/consulting) - [On-Going Support](https://www.teamacuity.biz/ongoing-support) - About - [About Acuity](https://www.teamacuity.biz/about-acuity) - [Careers](https://www.teamacuity.biz/careers) - [Resources](https://www.teamacuity.biz/resources-section) - [Resources](https://www.teamacuity.biz/resources-section) - [Blog](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog) - [Contact](https://www.teamacuity.biz/contact-us)