There are many reasons why your business might be looking to implement new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. You might be migrating from an outdated system, consolidating multiple applications into one, or implementing an ERP for the first time. Regardless of your reason for implementing a new system, utilizing new ERP software can present your company with numerous opportunities and benefits. With ERP providers focusing more on usability than ever before, businesses are able to use the software to its full potential – increasing your ability to maximize benefits.

While business growth is undoubtedly something to be celebrated, that doesn’t mean it comes without its challenges: you have to hire more staff, oversee more transactions, analyze more data – sometimes your organization is growing faster than you can keep up with. Software that worked for you last year may no longer be an efficient or practical solution. One such system might be your enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

Outgrowing an ERP is a natural part of growth for every small to mid-sized business, so you can be prepared when the time comes. After numerous ERP upgrades and implementations, we’ve decided to compile a guide to help you better understand the warning signs of outgrowing ERP software. Here are a few key issues to consider when determining whether or not you’ve outgrown your ERP:

Last year’s research study by Signal showed the struggle of fragmented marketing systems: as described in Forbes, “90% of marketers believe that highly integrated platforms will help deliver more efficient programs, better customer experiences and higher marketing ROI.” At the same time, because marketers have an average of about 17 different applications that are highly integrated at only 25% of the companies surveyed, fewer than 5% of marketers believe their platforms will enable successful cross-channel marketing.