Utilising ERP softwares leads to easy access of information quickly and efficiently, which saves time. Further, most administrative tasks currently done manually can be fully automated by the system, thus reducing the overhead cost of the school while increasing efficiency and accuracy while performing these tasks.
In order to effectively utilise and get the most benefit from an ERP system, staff are required to be trained. This improves the overall technological knowledge and literacy of the school staff, thus making them more competent through the development of new 21st century skills which are essential, thus promoting personal growth and development of the existing school staff.
Today since parents and students expect schools to be well equipped with modern amenities, one of the determining factors for both these groups is the current technological adaptation of the school. Thus through the adaptation of an ERP system, the school would be able to provide both students and parents a modern tool for communication, information and teaching. This would also promote easy and quick communication between to and from the school. Furthermore, features such as bus tracking, online fee payments, school e-commerce make the overall education experience modern and seamless.
Most well developed ERP systems such as Entrar ERP offer a zero maintenance cost since their servers are all cloud based thus schools do not have to invest in or maintain servers or data centres. Furthermore, software and system updates are all handled and managed through the company thus promoting a worry free experience for schools regarding software updates and maintenance.
ERP systems are capable of providing a birds eye view as well as a detailed view of all operations or down to every individual staffer respectively. This helps members such as the management identify areas or individuals who are performing well and those who are in need of training and development thus, promoting accountability, transparency.
Few ERP systems such as Entrar ERP offer end users the option to customize the software according to the needs of the school. Customization such as look and feel of the software, design of reports, school advertisements and much more can be done on the ERP system, which makes it stand out from the rest and provides the school and its users a unique user experience.
The ERP system can be scaled up to meet the schools requirements when needed since these systems are built keeping scalability in mind. Scalability can be in terms of handling more users when needed as well as increasing the functionality of the ERP, through the addition of more modules. Thus ERP systems can be implemented in large as well as small schools due their dynamic adaptability to the school requirements.
Well rounded ERP systems do offer 360 degree benefits to all their users such as management, teachers, students and parents. Though the benefits may vary to different groups depending on the data they need, the requirements for all the mentioned stakeholders are met in an effective and efficient manner.
Since ERP systems are software products, their fundamental characteristic is the ability to meet future requirements of schools. Recent needs such as conducting online examinations and online classes for students can be integrated and implemented through the ERP system itself without the need of looking for external solutions. Entrar ERP offers the ability to conduct online classes and online examinatio which can both be managed through the ERP system itself.
In conclusion, it is an undeniable fact that ERP systems form the basis of successful and efficiently managed schools in the 21st century.