SMEs logistics: 5 signs that it is time to adopt an efficient ERP
- Elise Dejour
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
In a demanding sector like logistics, mistakes, delays, and information silos can be costly. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), manual management or relying on outdated and disconnected systems quickly becomes a barrier to growth.
How can you tell if your business is ready for a powerful ERP system? Here are 5 unmistakable signs.
1. You're juggling multiple tools that don’t communicate with each other
Between warehouse management software, invoicing tools, Excel spreadsheets, and email systems, are you spending too much time manually consolidating data? That’s the first clear sign that an ERP system could significantly boost your productivity.
What an ERP like Dynamics 365 Business Central can do for you:
✔ Centralize your data
✔ Real-time synchronization across all your teams (sales, operations, logistics)
✔ Fewer entry errors and duplicates
2. Your logistics processes aren’t standardized
Does each team member have their own way of doing things? Do you waste time looking for information or fixing processing errors? Is onboarding new employees a real challenge? An ERP helps formalize, automate, and secure your processes.
A well-configured ERP means:
Clear workflows
Consistent management of orders, inventory, and deliveries
Fewer internal discrepancies
Smoother operations
3. You don’t have real-time visibility into your performance
If you have to wait until the end of the month to know where you stand in terms of revenue, delays, or stock levels, your management system may not be optimized.
With a well-configured ERP system:
You can track your logistics KPIs in real time
You can anticipate delivery delays
You can optimize stock levels
4. You’re struggling to keep up with business growth
Is your business expanding, but your management tools can’t keep up? Are you juggling too many projects for your ERP to remain efficient? Did you fail to plan for your company’s growth?
A scalable ERP grows with your business:
Multi-warehouse, multi-currency, and multi-subsidiary management
Customizable modules tailored to your industry
Scalable without multiplying tools and systems
5. Your customers are complaining about a lack of responsiveness
If you're struggling to meet deadlines, dealing with conflicting information, or your customer service team is overwhelmed, a modern ERP might be the solution.
A modern ERP also enhances the customer experience:
Up-to-date order information
Smooth coordination between sales and operations teams
Built-in AI to suggest actions or prevent delays
Almakom – Your IT Partner Specializing in Logistics ERP for SME
If you see yourself in one or more of these situations, it’s a clear sign: maybe it’s time to turn an ERP into a true asset for your logistics SME.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is designed for businesses like yours:
Fast to deploy
Scalable and modular
Fully integrated with the Microsoft ecosystem (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Take advantage of a free 15-minute audit to assess your needs and discover the best solution for your business — whether it's an ERP, CRM, or a custom business application.
We Turn Your Needs into Real Solutions
At Almakom, we’re not only software integrators — we’re also developers of business applications tailored to the operational specifics of each company.
Our approach is based on an agile methodology, focused on listening, change management, process analysis, and technological adaptation. With deep expertise in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem (ERP, CRM) and a strong ability to build custom solutions, we ensure perfect alignment between your digital tools and your business goals.
Our values? Proximity, expert advice, and hands-on know-how — for a digital transformation that is practical, impactful, and sustainable.
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