Hello friends,
Welcome back to our series, “The Digitalization Journey of Drinkizz.” In our previous posts, we talked about why we decided to go digital and the first steps we took. Today, we focus on a key moment in our journey: the Hesitation Phase in 2020. This was a time when we were unsure and carefully considering our options. Our experience during this phase offers useful lessons for any business thinking about going digital or would like to improve their digital strategy.
The Hesitation Phase
In 2020, Drinkizz was at a difficult point. We were thinking about using an ERP system and looking into cloud-based solutions. The idea of smoother operations and integrated processes sounded great, but several big challenges made us pause.
Challenges we faced
- Complexity and high costs: Using an ERP system was very complicated and expensive to set up and maintain.
- Risk of cumbersome processes: We worried about getting stuck with difficult processes that could slow us down instead of helping us.
- Limited IT experience: Our team didn’t have much experience with coding or system integrations. Learning to manage an ERP system seemed very hard.
- Unclear requirements/needs: We didn’t clearly know what we needed at the time, making it hard to pick the right solution.
- No team with traditional ERP experience: We didn’t have team members who knew how to use traditional ERP system.
- Budget constraints: We didn’t have enough money to start a big ERP project.
- Internal data model adaptation: Adapting these systems to fit our internal data models was another big challenge.
Choosing the right platform
Our hesitation was not just about the technology; it was about making sure our chosen platform would really meet our business needs and grow with us. Here are some insights to help you make this important decision:
- Understand your requirements: Clearly define your business needs before considering any digital solution. This will help you choose a system that fits your goals.
- Evaluate scalability: Ensure the platform can grow with your business. It should handle more data, users, and transactions as you expand. It should also integrate well with other platforms.
- Assess costs and ROI: Look at both the initial costs and long-term benefits. Choose a system that fits your budget but also offers good returns.
- Consider ease of use: Pick a system that is easy for your team to use. Complicated systems can be more of a problem than a help.
- Look for agility: In a fast-changing business world, you need systems that can adapt quickly. Avoid solutions that are too rigid.
- Seek expert advice: If you lack in-house expertise, consult with experts or hire experienced professionals to guide you. Drinkizz, with over 4 years of experience, can help you in your digital transformation by adopting an easy way. Don’t hesitate to contact us or get more information on our website: https://drinkizz.com/consulting-package-no-code-ai-by-drinkizz/.
So, What Next?
After careful thinking, we decided not to use a traditional ERP system. Instead, we looked into no-code solutions. No-code platforms offer many benefits:
- No technical skills required: They can be used without knowing how to code.
- Lower costs: They are cheaper to set up and maintain.
- Agility: They allow for quick changes as business needs change.
- Scalability: They can grow with your business.
- Minimal maintenance: They require less ongoing support.
- Shorter training time: Teams can learn to use these systems quickly.
Our next blog will talk about the Optimism Phase from 2021 to 2023, where we used no-code solutions and saw the benefits of our decision. Stay tuned as we continue to share our digital transformation journey, offering insights and lessons to help your business go digital too.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. We hope our experiences provide valuable guidance as you make your own digital decisions.
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