Why upgrade from SYSPRO 7 to SYSPRO 8? Every system update adds new and exciting features, and SYSPRO 8 is no exception. This powerful enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform includes greater performance, easier system management, improved productivity and efficiency, and a setup that eases your business through its digital transformation. Here are the many reasons why making the move from SYSPRO 7 to SYSPRO 8 makes sense.

Five Reasons to Upgrade from SYSPRO 7

You may be very happy with SYSPRO 7. So why upgrade to version 8? Here are five reasons why upgrading from SYSPRO 7 is a great idea. 

1. Enhanced System Performance
2. Easier Maintenance
3. Improved Efficiencies
4. Faster Onboarding Time and Easier to Learn
5. Provides Robust Capabilities That Enhances Digital Transformation

Enhanced System Performance

 SYSPRO 8 offers enhanced system performance thanks to its simplified system architecture. The new system offers scalability with less planned downtime and runs 30% faster under higher loads. It also includes enterprise-strength data integrity. 

The refinements to the platform’s architecture are noticeable. SYSPRO 8 leverages Microsoft SQL Server, delivering a noticeable improvement in performance and scalability over SYSPRO 7. A SQL Server specific optimizations and improved locking strategy makes many processes run noticeably faster under high loads while operating on the same hardware platform. The result: reliable, faster performance. 

Easier Installation and Maintenance

SYSPRO also made both installation and system maintenance easier. The company has developed an end-to-end installation application that makes the upgrade process easy and fast. It also makes updates to the platform smooth sailing. A new deployment service enables you to run multiple deployments from a central area. From there, implementers can access information quickly and configure modules. These updates in SYSPRO 8 make it both easier to install and maintain. 

Other improvements include:

• The ability to apply hotfixes and deploy updates on a schedule that suits you.
• New Administrator dashboards that empower Administrators to quickly spot database issues and repair them, as well as provide a holistic system wide view.
• Security Settings dashboard that enables role-based security and reviews of role-based permissions.
• SQL Data Encryption embedded into SYSPRO Architecture which enables greater compliance with one or more security, privacy, or government acts such as GDPR, OAIC, PIPA, PIPEDA and POPI.
• Multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.
• Embedded help features.
• Open Reporting API to generate documents from external programs through SYSPRO 8.

Improved Efficiencies

SYSPRO 8 offers an interface that allows you to connect with third-party nesting software. Nest multiple jobs using the same raw material or components. This lowers the cost of operations by reducing wastage and optimizing raw material usage. 

Another way in which SYSPRO 8 improves efficiencies is through Espresso Shop Floor Data Collection. This feature uses mobile devices to enable direct transactions from the shop floor. It eliminates dual capturing and reduces errors often caused by manual data capture. 

Lastly, the Manufacturing Operations Management solution both improves efficiencies and lowers costs. It is a manufacturing lifecycle management solution that lets you plan, schedule, publish, collect, track, and analyze manufacturing operations. The resulting efficiency improvements can help you deliver customer orders faster while controlling labor and machinery costs. You can also reduce downtime and bottlenecks, measure and improve quality, and increase productivity and output. 

Faster Onboarding, Easier to Learn

With any system, the easier the system is to learn, the faster the onboarding time for the entire team. Shortening onboarding and learning cycles enables you to experience the benefits of the new system quickly, enjoying the enhanced efficiencies as soon as possible. 

SYSPRO 8 features a web-based interface for consistent user experience across multiple devices. The appealing, familiar UI/UX of the web-based interface makes user training shorter (or even optional). Users can jump right in and begin experiencing the benefits of SYSPRO 8 quickly. 

Users can also personalize their workspace on their own, eliminating developer time. These personalized workspaces enable users to access the information they need quickly and easily—another plus for companies who wish rapid deployment of SYSPRO ERP. 

Provides Robust Capabilities That Supports Digital Transformation

 A manufacturing ERP provides a stable base from which all operations should flow seamlessly—and communications should flow seamlessly back into the ERP in return. SYSPRO 8 offers a modern platform that fully supports multiple functions to enhance digital transformation. This includes integrated AI, IoT, social, mobile, and cloud features. 

For manufacturers seeking to gain a competitive edge through disruptive technology, having such features fully integrated into their ERP shortens the path to digital transformation. Instead of struggling to determine how they add such capabilities, they can now focus on how to use them instead to improve sales, marketing, operations, distribution, and more. 

Upgrade Now From SYSPRO 7 to SYSPRO 8: PositiveVision Is Here to Help

SYSPRO 7 offers a solid ERP for reliable performance. But SYSPRO 8 brings manufacturers into the modern era, offering improved usability, great web-based interfaces, easier updates and maintenance, enhanced security, and features that support digital transformation. 

If you are considering upgrading from SYSPRO 7 to 8, don’t hesitate. PositiveVision can assist with the process. PositiveVision has proudly served companies in Greater Chicago for over three decades. Contact us to speak to one of our product experts about a customized software solution for your business.

Robert Baran

Robert Baran is the founder and President of PositiveVision. He has worked in a variety of positions including system analyst, computer consultant and programmer, project manager, and division manager.