Why ERP Users Struggle with Reporting - And How to Break Free.


Every minute and every decision counts. Yet too often, the information you need to make those decisions is trapped in silos, delayed by manual processes, or so complex that turning it into meaningful action feels impossible. At ICG, we work with VISUAL and Fourth Shift users every day who feel the same frustrations with their ERPs: 

· Manual reporting drains valuable time. Teams waste countless hours wrestling with spreadsheets, extracting data, and building charts - time that should be spent improving operations or solving real problems on the floor.
 
· Disparate systems create blind spots. Financials live in one system. Operations in another.  Without a unified view, critical context is lost, and opportunities slip through the cracks.
 
· Decisions feel like guesswork. When information is outdated, incomplete, or difficult to interpret, decisions become reactive - or worse, based on assumptions rather than facts.
 
These challenges don’t just slow you down; they put revenue, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage at risk. 
 
The Path Forward: Real-Time, Unified Insights
 

At ICG, we believe YOU deserve better. The good news is: the technology to overcome these challenges already exists - and it’s more accessible than many realize. 
By pairing ERP systems with modern tools like Power BI, your teams can transform how they view and use data: 

·  Visual Reporting 
·  Unified Dashboards 
·  Analytics 
·  Goodbye Manual Spreadsheets


Turning Data into a Competitive Advantage 

In any operation, small inefficiencies can lead to big consequences. Delayed insights, siloed systems, and manual reporting do more than cause frustration - they impact profitability, customer satisfaction, and your ability to stay competitive.

Modern ERP dashboards aren’t just about cleaner visuals - they transform how teams operate. They give leaders the confidence to make informed decisions quickly, uncover hidden opportunities, and respond proactively to change.


 
 
See It in Action
If any of these challenges resonate with you, we invite you to join our upcoming webinar: Elevated ERP Dashboards – Become a Data-Driven Powerhouse with Power BI. Our goal is to equip leaders with the tools and insights they need to navigate complexity and achieve lasting success.