For technology-focused companies, like Sikich, the impact of having everyone work remote is extremely manageable. Many of our team members already work from home and are very familiar with the tools to make this efficient, like Microsoft Teams. Therefore, it is second nature and common for us to implement solutions, like NetSuite, while remaining fully remote.
Companies like distributors or manufacturers, clearly, cannot move to a fully remote workforce. However, you can minimize those that need to report to the plant or warehouse if you have the right cloud ERP solution in place, like NetSuite. For companies with a traditional installed client/server ERP system, this is particularly difficult. It may be possible to have employees work from home and connect remotely. More often than not, this option isn’t always practical as many companies do not have the right IT infrastructure in place, enough laptops for everyone, or proper installed software and virus protection on home computers. Managing the on-premise infrastructure can be another obstacle. If your server goes down or needs maintenance, it will require your IT staff, or remote IT provider to address it.
Fortunately, users of NetSuite, 100% built from day one to work in the cloud with any browser and on any device, makes working from home easy.
When trying to contain the spread of diseases like COVID-19, the recommendation from experts is that the more social distancing implemented, the better off your everyone will be. Therefore, Sikich and NetSuite are here and ready to help you transition effectively into a remote workforce.
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