How soon is now?*
Fifty years ago, when people were asked to envision the future, common predictions included flying cars, robots handling household chores and even vacations on the moon. Aside from the partial realisation of robotic assistance in daily tasks, these expectations largely missed the mark.
However, one advancement that seemed to escape prediction was the evolution of e-commerce and rapid delivery services. Few could have imagined a world where nearly everyone owned a mobile device, allowing them to place an order with just a few taps and receive it the next day – or even the same day in some locations. This stands in stark contrast to the traditional catalogue ordering process, which required mailing in an order with payment and waiting up to 28 days for delivery.
Rather than inventing something entirely new, innovation often comes from refining and evolving existing ideas. Sometimes, the future isn’t about dreaming the impossible – it’s about recognising the potential of what’s already in front of us.
If asked how ERPs and related services will evolve in the coming years, one might envision a future where vendors offer customisations that remain intact through system updates. Ideally, this would be accompanied by a commitment from vendors to eliminate customisation maintenance fees when no ongoing maintenance is required – after all, if no upkeep is necessary, the rationale for such fees becomes questionable.
Does this sound unrealistic? Unlike the futuristic predictions of 50 years ago where we expected to take holidays on the moon in flying cars – this is not just a possibility; it’s already a reality. Enapps provides this solution today, will continue to do so tomorrow and will still be ahead when other vendors start considering whether they should or can follow suit.
If you’re interested in discovering what Enapps can do for you now – rather than waiting to see what others might or might not offer in the future – contact us today at [email protected] or call our team on 020 8090 9222. **
* Yes, I like The Smiths.
** For those wishing to recapture the classic 70s catalogue experience, we invite you to contact us by sending a letter via post.
