Right now, Carillon® ERP is the only Know It now® certified solution on the market. That's a big deal. The Know It now® philosophy asks more of solutions than any other certification — not to be impossible, but to raise expectations so that clients benefit from a superior system.
For too long, businesses have accepted a status quo from ERP providers. That is not good enough anymore. The business world is changing quickly and we are rapidly leaving behind outdated ERP systems — and the users who depend on them.
We increasingly require controllers and accountants to make quick decisions that are easier with immediate, up-to-date information. This is difficult when businesses are not using practices outlined in the Know It now® management system. Inefficiencies exist in all businesses, and Know It now® aims to eliminate them.
The Three Main Goals of This Philosophy
The three main goals are to increase the availability of data, improve the accuracy of data, and maintain a cohesive network within your organization.
How Does Know It now® Accomplish This?
The management system ensures many things that give businesses the control to be as efficient as possible. The first and most important is that ownership of data needs to lie solely in the hands of operators — no one else. The person closest to the generation of a transaction is responsible for ensuring that it is entered timely and accurately. This keeps records up to date at all times because it doesn't allow for the passing of the torch, so to speak.
Other considerations include the privacy of a company's data and its protection — basics that should be evaluated when implementing a new ERP solution or reevaluating an existing one.
Speaking of ERP solutions, why would you want a provider that assumes their solution is your answer without knowing anything about your business? Custom enhancements are the glue of a successful ERP implementation. No basic solution is perfect for every business, so find a vendor willing to work with you to custom-fit the software to your needs — just like Carillon® ERP does.
There are many more ways that a Know It now® certified solution will improve your business processes. Our Know It now® White Paper explains it in full detail.