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title: Top 10 things overheard when using ERP for Supplier Management
description: In this era of globalization, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain volatility, and governmental regulation, organizations are handcuffed by their existing ERP investments.
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# [Top 10 things overheard when using ERP for Supplier Management](https://hub.hicxsolutions.com/blog/top-10-things-overheard-when-using-erp-for-supplier-management)

 Written by [HICX](https://hub.hicxsolutions.com/blog/author/hicx) | May 28, 2014 4:44:16 PM

 

Bonus. “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!”

In all seriousness, ERP systems were not designed to handle the dynamic nature of supplier management. In this era of globalization, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain volatility, and increasing governmental regulation, organizations are handcuffed by their existing ERP investments and cannot efficiently, and cost-effectively, manage their supply base and exposure. 
Whether enabling a new supplier, ensuring corporate policies are met, monitoring supply chain risk, or complying with the latest regulation, don’t be burdened by your ERP system(s). Since 2004, HICX Solutions has provided other organizations the ability to manage all aspects of their [supplier relationship](http://www.hicxsolutions.com/solutions/supplier-management/), while enabling the ERP system to do what it does best.

If you have uttered any of these lines, call us before it’s too late.

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