Enabling SMB Growth Through More Agile and Speedy Transformation
Traditional enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations can take up to two years — a luxury small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can rarely afford. In a fast-moving landscape shaped by regulatory shifts, customer demands, and rapid innovation, a lengthy rollout can mean your ERP is outdated before it even goes live. Tech writer Craig Powers of ERP Today highlights this critical challenge and offers a new path forward. Enter the cloud-native, no-code ERP platform. Powers spotlights vendors like Nextworld, which offer SMBs the ability to implement ERP solutions in weeks rather than years. These platforms allow businesses to roll out updates incrementally — automating AP approvals, adopting new revenue rules, or extending functionality — all without overhauling core systems. The shift from “big bang” ERP overhauls to agile, iterative improvements offers a powerful competitive edge. While one company waits 18 months for transformation, its nimbler rival is already adapting, innovating, and growing. For ERP professionals and SMB leaders, the takeaway is clear: prioritize platforms with short time-to-value. Adopt a culture of innovation. And empower business users — not just IT — to drive transformation using no-code tools. In short: the game has changed. Speed is no longer a luxury; it’s a requirement. The question is whether your ERP strategy is built to keep up.
