{"id":6824,"date":"2024-09-19T08:57:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T08:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/?p=6824"},"modified":"2025-02-12T16:53:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T16:53:47","slug":"what-is-erp-integration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/","title":{"rendered":"What is ERP Integration?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for an integrated AP Automation Solution for your ERP System? This article looks at different ways to handle ERP integrations \u2013 but as your here, let us quickly mention Zahara. Our software is an <strong>all-in-one AP-automation solution<\/strong> that does Purchase to Pay.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#what_is_erp_integration\" >What is ERP Integration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#how_to_integrate_with_erp\" >How to integrate with ERP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#why_use_erp_integration\" >Why use ERP Integration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#what_is_erp_integration-2\" >What is ERP integration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#how_does_erp_integration_work\" >How does ERP integration work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#why_do_it\" >Why do it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#how_should_i_get_started_with_erp_integration\" >How should I get started with ERP integration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#types_of_erp_integration\" >Types of ERP Integration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#integration_platform_as_a_service_ipaas\" >Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#point-to-point\" >Point-to-Point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#enterprise_service_bus_esb\" >Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#picking_the_right_erp_integration_plan\" >Picking the right ERP integration plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#how_much_does_erp_integration_cost\" >How much does ERP integration cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#potential_problems\" >Potential problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#a_few_things_to_do_before_you_get_started\" >A few things to do before you get started<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#get_your_ducks_in_a_row\" >Get your ducks in a row<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#make_sure_everyone_is_on_the_same_page\" >Make sure everyone is on the same page<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#think_carefully\" >Think carefully<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#be_secure\" >Be secure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable\/what-is-erp-integration\/#zaharas_take\" >Zahara\u2019s take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<p>We think we\u2019re a great fit for service-based businesses. In part because we\u2019ve got a whole host of \u2018off-the-shelf&#8217; <strong>integrations including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/finance-and-erp-integrations\/sage-intacct\/\">AP automation for Sage Intacct<\/a> and Microsoft Business Central<\/strong>. We also have everything you need to process invoices effortlessly and control your buying process with budgets and approvals. Interested? Read on to find out more.<\/p>\r\n<p>With more and more organisations looking to make the most of intelligent automation to improve their business, when it comes to Accounts Payable, ERP integration is an increasingly hot topic. Unfortunately, ERP Integrations can be costly and difficult, but, if done well, can <strong>bring untold benefits<\/strong> to a business.<\/p>\r\n<p>Efficiency. Simplicity. Cost Savings and data accuracy increasing in orders of magnitude \u2013 all the results of effective<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/finance-and-erp-integrations\/\">\u00a0AP Automation integration with your ERP or accounting system<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>But what <em>is <\/em>an ERP integration? Why should you consider one? If you\u2019re a bit lost in the woods on this one, we don\u2019t blame you. It\u2019s not easy to get to the bottom of how it all works, let alone how you should implement one or how much to spend doing so. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>In true Zahara fashion, we\u2019re out to simplify things. To do so, we\u2019ve put together this guide. It explains just about everything you need to know about ERP integration, from the big questions to the small details \u2013 and we\u2019ve kept the jargon to a minimum.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Shall we get stuck in?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>In short:<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_erp_integration\"><\/span><strong>What is ERP Integration?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>ERP Integration is the process of collecting all your business data in one place.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_integrate_with_erp\"><\/span><strong>How to integrate with ERP?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>By implementing software such as Zahara&#8217;s AP Automation, that can pass information and data from different aspects of your business, and make it easily readable.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_use_erp_integration\"><\/span><strong>Why use ERP Integration?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>With all your data in one place, you get a better picture of what\u2019s actually happening in your business.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s expand on that. This might get a little technical, but we\u2019ll try to keep it simple.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_erp_integration-2\"><\/span>What is ERP integration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>First, let&#8217;s start with those three letters. <strong>ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning<\/strong>. It\u2019s basically about creating a bird\u2019s-eye view of your business \u2013 a place from which you can see all the moving parts, all the data, all the nitty gritty things that are often bundled together and labelled \u2018<strong>sources of truth<\/strong>\u2019.<\/p>\r\n<p>A good ERP-integrated system should act a bit like an octopus with each of its arms in a different silo of your data. Everything the arms read is fed back to a central point (the octopus\u2019 brain \u2013 your ERP-integrated software) where the info can be digested and presented.<\/p>\r\n<p>You might have one arm in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/accounts-payable-automation-system\/\">Automated AP system<\/a>, another might be feeding in data from sales, while the others work from marketing or your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/purchase-order-software\/\">Purchase Order Software<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_does_erp_integration_work\"><\/span>How does ERP integration work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>What\u2019s happening then? Well, you might be running accounts from Sage and another aspect of your business from MYOB, and because all this business software is designed in competition, they aren\u2019t readily compatible.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Your ERP solution acts as a translator between these systems<\/strong>. It creates bridges or links between all the various (and previously incompatible) bits of software that you run your business from. Doing this allows them to communicate and share the info that you want to use as a source of truth.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you want the technical details, it\u2019s done through APIs or application programming interfaces. An API is a gateway for info to move in and out of a computer system, and a port that can be used to connect several bits of software.<\/p>\r\n<p>We can use these gateways to make all your various systems compatible. You\u2019ll often hear words like \u2018middleware\u2019 \u2018intermediary\u2019 or \u2018integration platforms\u2019 used in relation to the software that builds the bridges between APIs.<\/p>\r\n<p>Once it\u2019s up and running the ERP system will be shooting info between the bits of your business that were previously unlinked. giving you an up-to-date, real-time view of stocks, budgets, figures, or whatever else you might want it to show you.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_do_it\"><\/span>Why do it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>At Zahara we\u2019re pretty hot on the source of truth. It\u2019s one of the major benefits of implementing one of our Accounts Payable or Invoice Processing solutions. It\u2019s also the main reason why you should be considering ERP integration.<\/p>\r\n<p>Imagine a vision of your business where you can see all your wasted money, avoid problematic double stock orders or trim your staff\u2019s work time right down, freeing them up to focus on the kind of work that will save your company money: cost analysis, building business relationships and focusing on growth.<\/p>\r\n<p>When you\u2019re not ERP integrated, you\u2019re wasting your time and resources. All that data you\u2019re storing isn\u2019t doing anything beneficial for you. It\u2019s sitting in storage not showing you the whole picture of what\u2019s happening in your business. What\u2019s more, you\u2019re opening yourself up to the kind of errors that doing things the old way (manually) can lead to.<\/p>\r\n<p>We could talk for days on the subject, but we want to keep things simple, so here is a quick run through what an ERP-integrated system will do for you.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>UP YOUR DATA MOBILITY<\/strong>\u2013 ERP systems will allow your employees to access information remotely \u2013 highly useful in today\u2019s work-from-home economy.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>SCALE EASILY <\/strong>\u2013 As your business grows, an ERP integrated system will allow you to incorporate new tech and tools to your processes seamlessly.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>MAKE SMARTER DECISIONS \u2013 <\/strong>You can use the information that your ERP system is feeding you to make more informed decisions on the direction your business takes, be it as small-time as buying in new stationery, or as mega as a merger.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>REMOVE HUMAN ERROR<\/strong> \u2013 Every time a human inputs data, there\u2019s a risk of error. Scrapping the dark-age way of doing things means that your information will be more accurate<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>SAVE TIME<\/strong> \u2013 Time not spent manually inputting data can now be used for the kind of work that\u2019s not going to drive your employees to desperation. Instead, they can be used for rewarding work and focusing on saving \u2013 and making \u2013 you money.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>IMPROVE COMPETENCY<\/strong> \u2013 As your data is now stored in one handy place, your employees will only need to train on one piece of software. This means you can put more time into getting them competent and further reduce error.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DO AWAY WITH MANUAL DATA ENTRY<\/strong> \u2013 Ever felt the tedium of inputting figures and crunching numbers? No longer. With your ERP-integrated systems, data only needs inputting in one place. That frees everyone else to get on with something a little more, well&#8230; interesting.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_should_i_get_started_with_erp_integration\"><\/span>How should I get started with ERP integration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>So, now you know how ERP integration will benefit your business. Maybe you\u2019re even itching to get integrated. Here\u2019s how to get stuck in.<\/p>\r\n<p>An ERP integration can be done in-house if you have the technical knowledge. It can also be outsourced if you don\u2019t. The integration could be business-wide, but on the other hand you might only want to integrate certain segments of your business. For example, you could choose to integrate accounts and sales, or solely integrate the systems in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/invoice-processing-software\/\">your invoicing process<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/supplier-payment-runs\/\">payment runs<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>The first step is to figure out exactly what parts of your business you want to integrate. Then you\u2019ll need to choose a method of integration. Here\u2019s what you need to know about the three main methods to getting your data integrated.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"types_of_erp_integration\"><\/span>Types of ERP Integration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"integration_platform_as_a_service_ipaas\"><\/span><strong>Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>This is the daddy of ERP integration methods. The real benefits here are that iPaaS is delivered as a service rather than a software \u2013 in other words you don\u2019t have to maintain it yourself.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>It will also offer smoother integration between the kind of modern, cloud-based SAAS (Software as a Service) tech that so much of business is built around these days. Speed and simplicity will be yours once you\u2019ve got the system running.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>If we haven\u2019t driven the point home enough, iPaaS is the modern way of doing things. If you want to keep your business run on cutting-edge tech, this is where you\u2019ll want to be doing it from.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>The drawback is that it will probably cost more than managing your own ESB or P2P system in-house. You may have to pay an up-front cost as well as a monthly subscription fee, and at times the software that\u2019s designed to make your business data more visible might seem like it\u2019s not so clear on where your return on investment is hiding.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>But if you\u2019re looking to grow your business and you want to keep adding new bits of software without making your data swim through a maze of integration channels, iPaaS is probably the one for you. Consider it future proofing your business.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>There are a couple more options&#8230;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"point-to-point\"><\/span><strong>Point-to-Point <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Point-to-point integration is ideal for small businesses with only a few platforms they want to connect up.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>It requires minimal support<\/li>\r\n\t<li>The thing is, though, that P2P relies on people to code the system in. This can be labour-intensive and costly if you don\u2019t already have the know-how in house. It may also require maintenance.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"enterprise_service_bus_esb\"><\/span><strong>Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>ESB is much like P2P but with the option of better vertical integration (the kind you do in-house).<\/li>\r\n\t<li>The drawback is that it\u2019s not so good for including third-party businesses or clients (what would be referred to as horizontal integration).<\/li>\r\n\t<li>So why use it? Well, if you\u2019re a small business it can be a relatively cheap way to link up the various bits of software.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Like its P2P cousin, ESB will require a good bit of maintenance. Largely because it lacks the qualities of newer, cloud-based ERP software that make automation super simple.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"picking_the_right_erp_integration_plan\"><\/span>Picking the right ERP integration plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>You\u2019ve got a decision on your hands. Which method of integration is best for you? At Zahara, we reckon these are the six main points you should consider.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>HOW MUCH TO SPEND \u2013 This should be obvious. The first point of any business consideration is cost. You\u2019ll be spending more in the long run with an iPaaS system, but if you\u2019re running an ESB or P2P system you\u2019ll have a large upfront cost and you\u2019ll need to pay for someone to maintain it.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>WHAT YOU NEED TO INTEGRATE \u2013 You\u2019ll want to think about what platforms you\u2019re going to integrate, and how many. What kind of code do these systems run on now and if you\u2019re not going with iPaaS, do you have the expertise to link them together?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>WILL IT BE SECURE? \u2013 When we make our software, security is always a big concern. It should be yours too. You\u2019re likely going to have customer data stored \u2013 as well as sensitive business info \u2013 and you don\u2019t want that being stolen.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>WHO\u2019S RUNNING YOUR SOFTWARE? \u2013 If you\u2019re doing this in-house, who will be managing the integration? Do you even have the resources in your IT department to handle the job?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>THE FUTURE \u2013 Don\u2019t think solely about the present. What happens when your business grows to include new software and systems? Are these additions coming from inside the business or from third parties? Remember that software changes and technology develops. It\u2019s unlikely that your ERP integration will work forever. In that case, how can you be adaptable?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_much_does_erp_integration_cost\"><\/span>How much does ERP integration cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>This is something you\u2019re no doubt wondering about, but we\u2019re afraid there\u2019s no straight answer. It really depends on the size of your business. A medium-sized firm could pay <strong>anything from \u00a3100,000 to \u00a31 million<\/strong> depending on the complexity of the integration.<\/p>\r\n<p>There can be all sorts of hidden costs involved in ERP integration. It\u2019s very common for projects to run over budget.<\/p>\r\n<p>Many people will tell you that<strong> a budget of 1-3% of your annual revenue<\/strong> would be a good place to start, though we would recommend <strong>budgeting more along the lines of 5%<\/strong> \u2013 that way there are less likely to be any nasty surprises (and your CFO isn\u2019t going to blow a fuse if costs balloon).<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"potential_problems\"><\/span>Potential problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Before we go any further, let it be said that ERP integrations are complex, messy projects and a lot can go wrong if you\u2019re not organised. We\u2019ll have more on getting your ducks in a row later, but for now: what problems should you watch out for?<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>SCOPE CREEP<\/strong> \u2013 This is the term often used to describe integration plans ballooning. It occurs when you don\u2019t clearly outline what you want to achieve from the get-go. If you treat an ERP integration like impulse buying in the snack aisle of a supermarket your integration will become overly complex, with each layer of complexity adding extra costs.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>LACK OF RESOURCES<\/strong> \u2013 Integrations will use up money and manpower. Some of your staff may be tied up with an integration for months or even years.<\/p>\r\n<p>You might task a team with the sole job of completing the integration. You might have a team make space for the integration alongside their current workload. Either way, it\u2019s extra work, so you\u2019ll need the ability to take it on.<\/p>\r\n<p>You\u2019ll also need the money, and an emergency fund in case the integration runs over budget.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>LACK OF TESTING<\/strong> \u2013 Many ERP integrations fail because the system wasn\u2019t tested rigorously enough before it was put in. The issues might come from bad data or a lack of employee training, but the results are the same: your integration isn\u2019t working.<\/p>\r\n<p>Make sure you\u2019ve ironed out all the creases before you go live with your integration.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>A CULTURE RESISTANT TO CHANGE<\/strong> \u2013 Change isn\u2019t easy&#8230; It sounds trite but it\u2019s true. An ERP integration may change the way your whole business operates. Because of that, it\u2019s likely to grind a few gears with employees who liked things the old way.<\/p>\r\n<p>In our experience, employee resistance often comes when people feel rushed to learn the tangled ropes of new procedures. Give your employees plenty of time to get their teeth sunk into the workings of your new system.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_few_things_to_do_before_you_get_started\"><\/span>A few things to do before you get started<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Ok, so you\u2019ve picked your ERP system and you\u2019re ready to get integrated. Now for a few<strong> Zahara <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaharasoftware.com\/blog\/7-ways-to-better-manage-your-accounts-payable-process\/\">Best-Practise Tips<\/a><\/strong> before you begin implementing.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"get_your_ducks_in_a_row\"><\/span>Get your ducks in a row<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>It\u2019s important to have everything in house organised before you begin your ERP integration. A key thing to do here is to do a good spring cleaning, data wise. Clear out all those bits of data you don\u2019t need. 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