Baan/LN Tip of the Week: ERP Setup - Pros & Cons
You may have started your setup of your ERP system one way, and have discovered over time that maybe it no longer fits how you need to do business. Here are some pros/cons to consider for a Single Finance / Multi-Logistic setup.
Pros/Cons of Single Finance / Multi-Logistic Company Set-Up
| Pros |
| All accounting functions are centralized into one company. One balance sheet is generated – even though multiple logistics sites are involved. Income statements can be generated by logistic company via use of a Dimension to represent the logistic company. |
| Allows logistical functions to be decentralized within one legal entity – if this is what is desired. |
Logistics data not visible across companies – pro if you do not want users to see other company’s data.
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| Cons |
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| Decentralized operations – purchasing, sales, manufacturing, planning, warehousing, etc. |
| Logistics data not visible across companies – con if you do want users to see other company’s data. |