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At the management level, when control of the business is lost, situations can arise that delay growth and decrease profitability.
Apart from context conditions that naturally cannot be managed, losing control of the business can be the worst thing an executive must face, and since everything in a company is measurable, we’re not just talking about a feeling, but the certainty that something is wrong and could get worse. Faced with this, the good news is that there are tools capable of empowering those who have decision-making power in the company. We’re referring to information technologies (IT) specifically developed to facilitate the achievement of proposed business objectives.
Control as a key stage in administration requires the executive to verify the organization’s reality through indicators defined by area. This is what allows measuring, detecting deviations, and applying corrections, but when not working this way, you’re practically leaving the business course at the mercy of assumptions that multiply risks. So, when relying on technology to define strategies, it’s important to be clear about the possibilities that the current software market offers in this planning phase.
Production Logistics
With an operations control platform developed to fit the company, each link in the supply chain can be optimized, including relationships with suppliers, who can be incorporated into the internal system to monitor aspects that can be affected from outside. Factories that also apply predictive analytics can manage purchasing and supply details, allowing the product to be manufactured on time and in proper form, according to predicted demand and without exceeding the budget.
Sales and Customer Service
It’s difficult to correct the sales process without correct and updated information about the commercial area’s performance; the same applies to the customer service department. Today, when products or services are totally focused on customer needs, this point is essential to channel. With the right software, an executive can access sales data by branch, terminal, and salesperson, allowing performance checks to correct errors. Meanwhile, service sector indicators can be meticulously studied to ensure satisfaction.
Accounting and Finance
Both cash flow and asset management constitute a central point of attention. With a system developed according to business requirements and its growth rate, it’s possible to transcend traditional accounting software functionalities and experience improvements in each operation. We’re talking about unified and reliable real-time information, automation, guaranteed communication flow, and compliance within a security framework subject to global standards.
Technologies were born to make life easier. Their use today is crucial to reach the optimization levels that the environment demands, so the next time you feel you’re losing control of the business, review how IT is applied in the company: ask yourself what benefit is being obtained from the current system and how much alignment exists between the business and the technology used. Postponing the work will only bring your organization closer to an edge that no one wants to approach.
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