- Admin (LS)
- Jul 1
- 3 min read
Let’s face it — ERP systems aren’t something most businesses think about every day. But when they start slowing you down, you feel it everywhere: in your reporting, your customer service, your inventory, and even your team’s morale.
If you’re still running on Pantheon, Dynamics NAV, or a custom-built local ERP, you might be experiencing some of these growing pains. These systems were great in their time — but business has changed. And your ERP needs to keep up.
According to Forrester’s 2024 ERP Wave Report, “ERP is steadily shifting to the cloud. While many companies still run hosted or on-premises ERP, customers are seeking to modernize these older solutions that are difficult to keep up to date and often lack intuitive user experience.” If that sounds familiar, it might be time to take a closer look.
1. You’re Stuck in a Silo
Let’s say you’re using Pantheon and you’ve just launched an online store. While Pantheon can integrate with some platforms like WooCommerce through third-party tools, integrations with local marketplaces such as MikMik, Ananas, or Paket.mk are far less common — and often require costly custom development.
In contrast, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers full access via API 2.0, enabling seamless, scalable integrations with a wide range of platforms. It also comes with native integration to Shopify, making it easier than ever to connect your ERP with your online store. And for regional platforms, our LSM Sales and Shipment Agents API Integration App for Business Central bridges the gap with ready-made connectors for local marketplaces.
💡 Why it matters: In today’s connected world, your ERP should integrate affordably and flexibly with your digital ecosystem. If it doesn’t, you’re wasting time and missing opportunities.
2. You’re Drowning in Spreadsheets
We recently spoke with a client still using Dynamics NAV 2013. Every month, their finance team spent three days exporting data to Excel, cleaning it up, and building reports manually. That’s three days of lost productivity — every single month.
💡 Why it matters: Modern ERPs like Business Central offer real-time dashboards and automated reporting. No more late nights with pivot tables. Just clean, accurate data when you need it.
3. You Can’t Work on the Go
If your ERP only works on a desktop in the office, you’re already behind. One client — a wholesale distributor — was using a local ERP that couldn’t be accessed remotely. When their sales reps were on the road, they had to call the office just to check stock levels.
💡 Why it matters: Whether you choose cloud or on-premises deployment, Business Central gives you full web and mobile access. That means your team can check inventory, approve invoices, or run reports from anywhere — yes, even from a tablet on the road.
4. Scaling Feels Like a Headache
A Macedonian distributor recently approached us with a challenge: they wanted to extend their Pantheon system to work on tablets for their field sales team. The solution offered by third-party providers was expensive, complex, and still lacked the flexibility they needed.
💡 Why it matters: Your ERP should grow with you — not hold you back. Business Central is modular and scalable, with built-in mobile access and a modern interface — no costly workarounds required.
5. You’re Flying Blind
If your sales, finance, and inventory data live in separate systems—or worse, in someone’s inbox — you’re not seeing the full picture. One client told us they didn’t realize how much they were missing until they saw all their KPIs in one dashboard for the first time.
💡 Why it matters: With Business Central, you get a unified view of your business. Real-time insights. Smarter decisions. Less guesswork.
So… Is It Time?
If any of these stories sound familiar, you’re not alone. Many businesses across the region are realizing that their ERP — once a strength — is now a liability.
The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone.
We’ve created a practical ERP Migration Readiness Checklist to help you assess where you stand and what your next steps could be.
Let’s cool down the chaos — and heat up your business performance.
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