Brazil ERP selection: localization notes – Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, Microsiga

Oracle E-Business Suite,
Microsoft Dynamics, SAP mySAP or SAP B1 (Business One) – these ERPs are
localized for Brazilian market from the standpoint of tax & legislation
compliance as well as Portuguese interface and language support. Such features
as multicurrency support are common for all leading ERP brands, however
localization dilemma also includes such country specific modules as Payroll &
HR, Manufacturing (especially reporting to inspection authorities), State &
Municipal taxes
When multinational
corporation launches its operations in Brazil or another country MRP selection
dilemma is probably one of the first to address. The realities of international
business should be considered from all possible sides and possible problematic
points. Let us give you the questionnaire.
- Centralized
Control. In your headquarters you would like to retain control over ERP
data entry, reporting, management resources, etc. The meaning of control is
typically broader, than it looks on the initial spot. Consider hypothetical
situation when you need to make changes in your overseas finance department
management team. To secure your flexibility in this scenario ERP system
should be “understandable” (English language support) and its interface
should be standard: Microsoft, SAP, Oracle or another recognizable worldwide
brand – this will allow you to find qualified manager, who understands and
shares your company ideology and is familiar with the MRP interface
- Government Audit.
If you plan to deploy your headquarters ERP, which is not recognized
worldwide, then you might expect that this system custom “localization” will
not convince local audit authorities. In some cases you are still OK – if
you don’t sell or provide services in Brazil, if you only export your
production, for example
- Payroll & HR
functionality. It is known problem of worldwide ERPs – they have to
optimize their localization efforts for the specific country. Payroll
legislation might be considered as the second echelon. In Brazil payroll is
definitely better automated by local developed ERP, such as Microsiga. On
the other hand, Payroll might be realized in local specialized payroll
automation application and financial data could be relatively easy
integrated with ERP
- Industry
Verticals. Transportation industry: Bill of Lading, Monthly Agent
Settlement report, Hazardous materials transportation documentation – these
types of vertical and horizontal functionalities are good candidates for
customization. We are giving you examples of the business logic, where you
should be ready to deploy local customization experts
- Local versus
Worldwide Brands. This question requires deep analysis. Worldwide brand
enables you to retain worldwide control over your ERP, while local MRP
enables you to comply to local legislation, including such “difficult” areas
as payroll, human resources, local taxation, etc.
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