ERP stores the data; value comes from a short list of reports reviewed on a fixed rhythm. More reports are not better reports.
A starter set
| Report | Question it answers | Review |
|---|---|---|
| Sales by item, customer, salesperson | What sells and who sells it? | Weekly |
| Gross margin by item | Are we making money on what we sell? | Monthly |
| Stock ageing and fast/slow movers | What is tied up in stock? | Monthly |
| Receivables ageing | Who owes us and for how long? | Weekly |
| Payables due | What must we pay and when? | Weekly |
| Cash and bank position | Can we meet this month's commitments? | Weekly |
| Payroll cost versus sales | Is staff cost in line? | Monthly |
Set the rhythm
- Owner: weekly 30-minute review of sales, receivables, cash.
- Department heads: daily or weekly operational reports.
- Month-end: margin, stock and payroll review.
Avoid report overload
If nobody acts on a report, remove it. Each KPI should have an owner and a threshold that triggers action, such as overdue receivables above a set percentage of sales.
Example weekly owner review
- Sales this week versus last week and target.
- Top five customers and any who have stopped ordering.
- Receivables over 30 days and the plan to collect.
- Stock-outs and items below reorder level.
- Cash position and payments due in the next two weeks.
Thirty minutes with these five views is usually enough to spot problems early.
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