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Working remotely since the pandemic? Here’s how to succeed from home.

Written by Algorithm, Inc. | Nov 16, 2022 4:23:00 PM


The world is changing. Yesterday, the typical worker was an office dweller. Today, remote working is the new norm. Working from home has never been easier, with more and more companies offering flexible work options to their employees.

Working remotely since the pandemic? Here’s how to succeed from home. Remote working allows you to maintain your normal schedule while working at a different location than your desk or in another room or building daily.

Making Telework Work for You
Many remote workers are employed by firms that have not yet established telework guidelines. The work environments of remote workers have very little flexibility, in other words. In the manufacturing industry, physical matters and processes are critical, and remote work may not be possible. Many people are engaged in remote work without any practical guidance on how to do so, and they struggle to interact well with the workforce that cannot be home.

ERP For Remote Businesses - How ERP is Helping Businesses Work Remotely
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is one of the best tools for managing all aspects of your business on a day-to-day basis. If you operate as a remote business without access to an office environment, ERP software can help you work more efficiently from anywhere with just a laptop or mobile device. Algorithm, Inc., has been supporting companies remotely for years. We have learned a lot about what works and what doesn't when teleworking. We are well-positioned to assist you, the new teleworker.

Benefits of an Enterprise Resource Planning Platform
Some of the top reasons include streamlining operations, improving organizational agility, and better managing risk and compliance. Moreover, a well-implemented ERP solution can help companies achieve higher levels of customer satisfaction, better collaboration, increased efficiencies, and lower costs.

When businesses implement an ERP solution, it can help them better manage operations and improve their overall operation. One of the top benefits of an ERP solution includes improved control by providing a single view of all data across multiple systems. This makes it easier to identify gaps in business operations and make improvements. An ERP solution can help companies gain better control over their operations by providing a single view of all data across multiple systems. This makes it easier to identify gaps in business operations and make improvements.

Greater Collaboration
An ERP solution can help businesses improve collaboration across the organization. It’s often used to manage the flow of information between departments and teams, making it easier to organize and share data. It’s often used to manage the flow of information between departments and teams, making it easier to organize and share data.

Greater Visibility
An ERP solution can help businesses achieve greater visibility into their operations. It helps teams understand the performance of their operations and spot issues that may have gone unnoticed otherwise. It helps teams understand the performance of their operations and spot issues that may have gone unnoticed otherwise.

Reduced Costs
Businesses using an ERP solution can help them reduce their costs by consolidating operations. By managing operations across multiple systems, businesses can reduce hardware, software, and support costs.

 

When you have a Cloud ERP such as Acumatica Cloud or Epicor Kinetic, working from home can be just like being in the office with your co-workers.

Acumatica Cloud ERP

Microsoft Teams integration within Acumatica accounts and transactions allows you to continue working without having to back and forth between applications. You can also store files in Acumatica without having to send emails or provide links to colleagues who have the most up-to-date version. Acumatica’s document management is facilitated by adding relevant files to Acumatica accounts and transactions. Tasks in Acumatica are included in the screen context. You can create tasks for co-workers in Acumatica and link them to records in Acumatica. On the task, they can see what the task is connected to and review all the information so that it is not lost in the email black hole.

Epicor Kinetic
Epicor has a module called Collaborate that works just like Teams. Collaborate is a communication tool that works with those who are Epicor users internally. Epicor does have the Microsoft Teams integration as well to communicate with outside of the company. Collaborate can connect workers with external parties with Microsoft Teams to communicate project details. You can receive notifications directly from your equipment through the Epicor IoT integration or notifications from Kinetic about events to drive new levels of responsiveness and productivity. The Epicor Virtual Agent (EVA) module can be used in Collaborate to ask questions and execute commands using your own words. Share, discuss, and drill down into Data Discovery metrics in Collaborate messages.

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here are many other features that will help reduce time wasted with email and status update meetings. By modernizing communication amongst your employees, both ERP solutions have the capability to boost employee productivity and responsiveness. In the end, saving you time and money.

Remote Work Worries? Algorithm Is Here for You
Even as “work-from-home” is becoming a common practice, some companies still struggle with making the transition to a digital workplace. At Algorithm, we understand the complexities of remote work, both on its own and in combination with a remaining in-house workforce. We can help you empower employees with flexibility and increase the efficiency of operations. If you’re struggling to navigate the transition, let us help. Who knows – you might discover that your team’s productivity soars with the newfound freedom to work remotely!