Manufacturing ERP Transformation Priorities for Reducing Spreadsheet Dependency Across Operations
Manufacturers still rely on spreadsheets for planning, inventory control, production coordination, quality tracking, and financial reconciliation long after core ERP systems are in place. This article outlines a practical ERP modernization strategy for reducing spreadsheet dependency across operations through workflow standardization, cloud ERP adoption, operational intelligence, governance, and phased implementation. It provides an enterprise roadmap covering architecture, automation, analytics, AI-assisted ERP opportunities, risk mitigation, and measurable ROI for multi-site and multi-company manufacturing environments.