Ever wondered what powers a community app? For a trusted platform like ANACITY, the secret lies in a world-class ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). The best ERP are the backbone of the app, the engine that powers the interface.

For community managers and admins, the ERP is a crucial digital tool in managing communities, whether residential or commercial. Hence, it is critical to choose your ERP with care.

Choosing the best ERP

When picking the ERP, it is worth your time to do your research. Here are our seven non-negotiables for the best:

Easy to use

First and foremost, an ERP must be easy to use. In most communities, the ERP is used by the admins and community managers who may not have tech proficiency. So, platforms that look fit for a spaceship with all the bells and whistles may look impressive, but will quite often fall short of actual usability.

Why it matters: A user-friendly ERP can significantly impact efficiency and adoption rate. People can learn it quickly and utilise its features, boosting productivity and reducing training time. This leads to a faster return on investment and improved data management.

Real-time data and reporting

An ERP is only as good as the data it delivers. Real-time dashboards, access to reports, and actionable analytics are essential for informed decision-making. Whether it’s tracking sales performance or forecasting inventory needs, the best ERP must offer live visibility into operations.

Why it matters: Delayed or inaccurate data can derail planning, budgeting, and compliance efforts.

Modular & scalable architecture

Your ERP should grow with your own expansion. A modular architecture allows you to start small and add new modules, like payroll or vendor management, as your needs evolve. It also enables easier maintenance, timely updates, and adaptation to changing requirements without disrupting the entire system.

Why it matters: Investing in a flexible ERP prevents expensive system overhauls down the line. It empowers the system to evolve and expand as you grow and your requirements change over time.

Cloud-based access

Gone are the days of bulky on-premise software. The best ERP today are modern cloud systems that ensure anytime, anywhere access, crucial for remote teams, distributed workforces, and real-time collaboration. It ensures coordination and standardisation for developers, asset owners, and facility managers with multiple communities.

Why it matters: Cloud ERPs reduce infrastructure costs, offer better uptime, and enhance security and backups.

Integration capabilities

No two businesses are alike. The best ERP must allow for easy customisation and seamless integration with other tools, be it accounting software, CRM, or IoT devices. Integration is crucial for tailoring the software to meet specific business needs and streamlining operations.

Why it matters: A rigid ERP will create silos instead of breaking them. Integrations also ease adoption where a team prefers to keep a long-running software. It enables seamless data sharing and process automation between the ERP and other software.

Strong support & implementation services

Implementing any community management software can be a battle where teams must persist in the face of resident hesitation or resistance. Even when the system is up and running, hiccups are bound to occur. Hence, your chosen ERP should be your partner. Pick a provider known for their onboarding, training, documentation, and post-launch support.

Why it matters: Even the best ERP system can fail without the right support during deployment and beyond.

Security & compliance

With sensitive business data at stake, your ERP must meet the highest standards of data security, encryption, and compliance.

Why it matters: A breach or compliance lapse can cost millions, cause legal repercussions and impact your reputation.

What makes ANACITY the best ERP?

ANACITY’s award-winning ERP meets all these criteria:

• A user-friendly dashboard which has been refined for usability over the last 14 years.
• Real-time data visibility with instant access to data, including financial records.
• A modular and scalable architecture that breaks down the system into independent modules, enabling individual updates.
• A cloud-based architecture for easy collaboration.
• An agile platform that is open to integration with diverse software.
• Recognised for post-rollout hypercare with on-ground training and lifetime support.

If you want to know more about ANACITY’s award-winning ERP, contact us at support or call 80886 11229. Our team will help you understand the non-negotiables when picking the best ERP.