“Throwing more money at a problem has never solved the problem,” says Nick Foy, Founder of Silverdale. “Sometimes, the smartest move is to stop, step back, and reassess what’s really going wrong.”
In this episode of Technology Reseller News, Nick Foy breaks down the hidden costs of inefficient ERP systems—and how businesses can take back control of their operations with the right approach.
The Real ERP Problem
ERP systems are designed to streamline operations, yet for many companies, they’ve become the bottleneck. "Most people don’t even call it ‘ERP’ anymore," Foy says. "They call it ‘the damn system’—because it’s slow, outdated, and a nightmare to use."
Over the years, businesses have layered new tools onto old systems without a clear strategy. The result? A tangled mess of disconnected technologies that drain time, energy, and money.
Kit-Bashed Tech Stacks and the Hidden Price of Fragmentation
According to Foy, one of the most damaging habits businesses fall into is chasing ‘best-in-breed’ software for every function—CRM, marketing, inventory—without thinking about integration. “You end up with a stack of tools that don’t talk to each other,” he explains. “And suddenly, you’re spending more time cleaning data than making decisions.”
It’s not just inefficient. It’s expensive. Every disconnected tool adds friction, confusion, and long-term cost.
When to Stop and Start Over
Foy urges companies to stop reacting with more spend and start assessing with intent. “At Silverdale, we run ERP audits and regularly find the same thing: businesses don’t need another add-on. They need a reset.”
Instead of endless hourly billing and vague roadmaps, Silverdale delivers fixed-price, fixed-timeline implementations—designed to give clients control from day one. “If a provider won’t commit to a fixed cost, run,” Foy advises.
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What Happens When ERP Works
When companies finally fix their ERP setup, the payoff is real. Smarter planning. Sharper insights. Faster decisions. “When you have the right data at the right time, everything improves—purchasing, scheduling, inventory, operations,” Foy says.
Efficiency isn’t just a bonus. It’s the new baseline for growth. And it starts with the courage to stop throwing money at the wrong problems—and fix the system that runs your business.
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Stop Wasting Money: How Silverdale Helps Companies Break Free from Inefficient Systems