Mobile applications are becoming an important extension to ERP software. With the fast adoption of mobile applications for business functions, CIOs have realized that they need to extend the ERP functionality so managers can better communicate with their field service teams. As a result, enterprises are adopting mobile solutions to empower their crews with real time analytics, reports and company data through smartphones and tablets. This helps them to stay updated, perform faster and accurately on-the-go.

CIOs and decision makers are taking advantage of the use of mobility to get the most value of their ERP system and improve their team’s productivity. Mobility enhances collaboration and communication and accelerates the flow of the company’s ERP data in real-time.

According to a Gartner report ‘Accelerate ERP value through mobility,’ mobility in ERP will increase end-user productivity by at least 15% and enable faster decision making through access to real-time ERP data. Organizations will need to provide secure, anytime, anywhere access to their ERP systems, along with better user experiences and richer interactions with their ERP systems.

Mobile ERP is giving a positive impact on the complexity of business operations, such as

• Information access in real-time - Easy access to the company data and customer details on-the-go
• Productivity Efficient business performance with real-time communication and collaboration
• Efficient Processes - Automate and accelerate end-to-end business processes
• Customer relationship management - Availability of timely information leaving behind satisfied customers leading to good business profit

ERP offerings are continuously evolving to accommodate more mobile environments and fit the needs of its users. Mobile ERP solutions provide real time access to business operations, inventory levels, sales orders, and customer information, increase profitability through lower transaction costs, improve cash flows, and enhance communication and customer relations.

It is very likely that mobile ERP solutions will certainly replace desktop ERP applications in the near future to meet the need for agility and flexibility in current business environments.