ERP with Tableau/PowerBI is becoming an integral part of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software packages in India. ERP has been one of the foremost choices for CRM (customer relationship management) and business process management applications in the U.S. and Europe but it has been lagging behind in India. Recently, Microsoft has launched Office Online in India to target this gap in the market. Microsoft's web based office tool, SharePoint is a very effective CRM tool that is targeted at the SME segment. The success of this tool will not only encourage small to mid size enterprises (SMEs) to switch over to ERP software but also encourage mid-size industries to move towards Microsoft's ERP software platform to reduce the cost base and improve operational efficiency.

ERP with Tableau/PowerBI is not just a software or a series of applications but it is an all inclusive solution that can solve the day to day challenges for small and medium sized businesses. ERP has the ability to provide comprehensive solutions to a business through various streams such as sales, purchasing, human resources, supply chain management, finance etc. The cost of implementation varies from vendor to vendor. It is best to do a proper cost analysis of your business and then analyze the vendors offering ERP software and determine which suits your business the best. For midsize and small sized enterprises (SMEs), it is best to stick with Microsoft because Microsoft is the most widely used ERP software in the world.

ERP with Tableau/PowerBI provides midsize and small to mid size enterprises (SMEs) with an integrated and flexible ERP software system, application hosting, customized web services, storage optimization and reporting, data migration, and automation of business processes and activities. ERP helps a company to streamline its business procedures, track all aspects of its business activities and reduces costs by eliminating redundant and dead processes. ERP is very useful for all types of businesses ranging from Information technology, health care, and retailing to fleet management and supply chain management. ERP solutions are designed keeping in mind the specific needs of the SME sector.

An ERP system is a complete solution for small and mid size businesses. ERP system helps in improving productivity, quality and cost of operations. It facilitates easy management of inventory, information and knowledge across an enterprise by automating decision making process. ERP system also helps in improving customer service, reduces costs and improves efficiency in order to increase profitability. ERP solution in India is at a rising trend due to its benefits and easy to use features.

An ERP with Tableau/PowerBI can help a company in the following ways. With an ERP system a business can: Realize and plan for future prospects and opportunities. Improve productivity and lower costs by eliminating redundant and dead processes. Reduce inventory cost, which can be utilized for other business requirements. With an ERP system for a small or mid-size company can: Manage time and costs. Implement new marketing programs and strategies with ease.

As Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has been considered beneficial for medium to large sized companies, ERP with Tableau/PowerBI is becoming more popular among small and mid-size industries. It has enabled small and mid-size industries to improve their profitability and at the same time lower down their expenses. It is a cost effective approach to provide solutions for small and mid size businesses and is available in the market.