[Explanatory Material] A Must-See Before Systematizing Your Business! 4 Common Failure Cases

Caught up in daily data entry, approvals, and inquiries, I want to improve but can't find the time to consider it. Such voices from the field are not uncommon. Even though it's clear that systemization is necessary, the reality is that people often get stuck on where to start and which products to choose. Common frustrations include "I spent time requesting materials and demos, but I'm not sure if it fits my company," and "After implementation, the inquiry contacts are scattered among different manufacturers, making it hard to connect quickly when issues arise." This moves us further away from the original goals of efficiency and reducing dependency on individuals. This is where the option of "agent implementation" comes into focus. Agents that handle products from multiple manufacturers have the advantage of providing unbiased comparisons and neutral proposals without favoring specific products. Even within the same category of systems, they can present the pros and cons side by side for a balanced evaluation. There is also a common misconception regarding pricing; in most cases, there is little to no price difference between direct sales from manufacturers and agents. You can read more without needing to input personal information. Please visit the iBusiness Partners column page! https://ibp-column.sfsite.me/33869

Caught up in daily input, approval, and checks, I want to improve but can't find the time to consider it. In back offices, which tend to fall into such a "negative loop," it's understood that system implementation can be a breakthrough, but the burden of the implementation itself is often significant, leading to new sources of concern. During the consideration phase, it takes time to request materials and compare demos, and even if the differences are clear, there is no certainty about whether it will fit the company. After implementation, issues often arise in operations, such as not being able to connect to support or having multiple inquiry points that cause confusion. Therefore, while organizing common failure cases, we have summarized key points for practical staff to proceed with a selection that is "smooth," "thorough," and "without regret." Common failure case 1: The purpose is vague, and "systematization" becomes the goal. Common failure case 2: It does not match the company's operations. Common failure case 3: Realizing it is "difficult" after starting to use it. Common failure case 4: Total costs balloon. You can read more without needing to input personal information. Please visit the iBusiness Partners column page! https://ibp-column.sfsite.me/33868