SAP Business One for Animal Feed: Choosing the Right ERP Partner
This is the fourth blog in our series, “Top Four Reasons for Choosing SAP Business One in Animal Feed”. In this series, we focus on four key reasons why manufacturers and wholesalers within the agribusiness sector choose SAP Business One as their ERP system to support business growth, improve control and manage sector-specific challenges. In this post, we highlight the importance of choosing the right partner for your ERP implementation.
The problem
We recently acquired a new customer in the animal feed sector that had been exploring SAP Business One with another SAP partner. They switched to LAKE because they wanted to speak to someone who understood the needs and challenges of their business. They weren’t getting that from the first partner they approached. Software features and capabilities are all well and good, but solutions require understanding and trust. Understanding comes with experience; trust comes with demonstrating ability to deliver what is needed.
The problem for anyone exploring a new ERP is that not all service partners are the same. As we often say, the choice of service partner is as important as the choice of software. Sometimes, more so.
You don’t want to be training your supplier about what it is your business needs. It is better to hire someone who already has a good level of understanding. It takes less time and leads to better results. Choosing a new ERP and service partner also involves risk. An experienced service partner reduces risk and engenders trust.
LAKE: an experienced ERP partner in animal feed and agribusiness
LAKE is a family business. It is owned by people who grew up in farming and remain connected to it. They understand the needs and challenges of the sector. If you supply animal feed, choosing LAKE means that you are choosing people who can relate to you and your customers.
Our connection to farming is probably why we gained our first clients in the animal feed sector. Over the years, however, our experience has grown. That, in turn, has provided even more reason for you to choose LAKE.
We have delivered solutions for clients involved in trading, milling, feed production, distribution, pig finishing, and more. If you are involved in animal feed, LAKE and SAP Business One have a solution for you.
Take the next step
To find out how SAP Business One from LAKE could help your business, download one of our Guides to SAP Business One, take a virtual tour, or contact us to discuss your requirements.
By Paul Barns