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Survey respondents were asked to identify the top three causes of wasted time when using enterprise software. Top of the list was learning to use different modules and applications (20 percent); searching for relevant information held in the application (19 percent) came second; and difficulties moving through business processes that are not grouped together or ordered in a logical way (14 percent) was third. Therefore Embedded Enterprise application search, integrated communities, enhanced navigation and individualization options are some of the design elements and functions that need to be incorporated into the software to augment personal and organizational productivity. Compared to developed countries most of the Sri Lankan companies are at the first Generation of ERP implementation. Our main objective is to encourage CEOs, Chairmen, senior managers and those involved in crucial decision making to interact directly with the software and derive the maximum benefits instead of mere report generation” said Jayantha De Silva, Vice President IFS South Asia. He further went on to say that “the use of software and the general trends of the organisation are set by the heads of the company. The natural flow of business traits is generally from the top level of management to the rest of the company. The more knowledgeable and involved the Management is with the software, subsequently the rest of the organisation will follow suit. Our goal is to help the Subject matter specialists to be more comfortable with the software and use it with greater confidence”. IFS Enterprise Application Search’ which helps manoeuvre the software with ease, operate with greater flexibility which would save time and help make more productive and profitable business decisions. The general norm in the industry with most software is that a third party Enterprise search engine service needs to be purchased independently to make optimum use of the product. But with IFS, this Enterprise application search engine is embedded in the system which avoids complications that arise with regard to security in the implementation of third party software. The Individualisation options are customized by IFS Consultants to the ontogenetic requirements of the end user, which dispenses the difficulties faced with irrelevant information presented by a generalised view. IFS also helps foster integrated communities within the organizational structure between departments, suppliers etc to orchestrate a more harmonious flow of business. IFS is an ever evolving and agile ERP vendor looking forward to changing the attitudes of non technical users with regard to enterprise software being cumbersome and complicated to that of an advantageous, effective, essential and user friendly business tool.
IFS (OMX: IFS), the global enterprise applications company, provides solutions which enable organizations to respond quickly to market changes - allowing resources to be used in a more agile way to achieve better business performance and competitive advantage. IFS was founded in 1983 and now has 2,600 employees worldwide. IFS has pioneered component-based ERP software with IFS Applications, now in its seventh generation. IFS’ component architecture provides solutions that are easier to implement, run and upgrade. IFS Applications is available in 54 countries in 22 languages. IFS has over 600,000 users across seven key vertical sectors: aerospace & defense; automotive; high-tech; industrial manufacturing; process industries; construction, service & facilities management and utilities & telecom. IFS Applications provides extended ERP functionality including customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM), product lifecycle management (PLM), corporate performance management (CPM), enterprise asset management (EAM) and maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities.
About IFS and IFS Applications
IFS (OMX: IFS), the global enterprise applications company, provides solutions which enable organizations to respond quickly to market changes - allowing resources to be used in a more agile way to achieve better business performance and competitive advantage. IFS was founded in 1983 and now has 2,600 employees worldwide. IFS has pioneered component-based ERP software with IFS Applications, now in its seventh generation. IFS’ component architecture provides solutions that are easier to implement, run and upgrade. IFS Applications is available in 54 countries in 22 languages. IFS has over 600,000 users across seven key vertical sectors: aerospace & defense; automotive; high-tech; industrial manufacturing; process industries; construction, service & facilities management and utilities & telecom. IFS Applications provides extended ERP functionality including customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM), product lifecycle management (PLM), corporate performance management (CPM), enterprise asset management (EAM) and maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities.
For additional information, contact:
Shaloma John, Marketing Executive, IFS Sri Lanka
E-mail: shaloma.john@ifs.lk
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