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Business intelligence software built on one set of live data
Central ERP gives you business intelligence software that reports on the whole business from a single source. Because sales, stock, jobs, people and finance already live in one system, your reports are current and consistent, and nobody spends days stitching spreadsheets together.
How business intelligence software improves decisions
Decisions on today's numbers
Dashboards update as the business trades, so you act on what is happening now rather than last month.
One version of the truth
Every report draws on the same data, ending debates about whose spreadsheet is right.
Hours back every week
Reports that once took days to compile are available on demand, freeing your team for more valuable work.
Reporting and BI features
Live dashboards
See key figures for sales, stock, jobs and cash at a glance, updated as activity happens.
Cross module reporting
Report across CRM, inventory, finance and operations together because the data is already connected.
Filter and drill down
Break figures down by customer, product, location, team or period to understand what is driving results.
Role based views
Give directors, managers and teams the reports relevant to them, with access controlled by role.
Standard and advanced reports
Start with core reports and move to advanced reporting as your needs grow.
Export and share
Export report data when you need to share figures with your board, bank or accountant.
Make Reporting & Business Intelligence work your way
Define your own tasks and procedures, then let condition based workflows trigger the next step automatically. Central ERP adapts to how your business already works.
Works seamlessly with
Every Central ERP module shares the same live data, so information flows between teams without rekeying.
See Reporting & Business Intelligence in action
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Reporting & Business Intelligence: your questions answered
What is business intelligence software?
Business intelligence software turns everyday business data into reports and dashboards that support decisions. In Central ERP, reporting draws on sales, stock, jobs, people and finance held in one system, so figures are current and consistent. You see how the business is performing without exporting and combining spreadsheets by hand.
What is the difference between reporting and business intelligence?
Reporting usually shows what has happened, such as last month's sales. Business intelligence goes further, helping you spot trends, compare performance and understand why results changed. Central ERP provides both, with standard reports for routine needs and advanced reporting and dashboards for deeper insight across the business.
Do I need a separate BI tool with Central ERP?
Most SMEs will not need one. Central ERP includes reporting and business intelligence across every module, drawn from the same live data. Because everything is already connected, you avoid the cost and effort of moving data into a separate BI platform just to see how the business is performing.
Can I see reports for each location or team?
Yes. Central ERP lets you filter reports by location, team, customer, product or period. Directors can see the whole business, while managers focus on the figures for their own area. Access is controlled by role, so people see the information relevant to them and sensitive figures stay protected.
Is business intelligence software worth the cost?
It is worth it when reporting currently takes hours of spreadsheet work or figures are often disputed. Central ERP includes reporting across every module, so there is no separate BI product or data project. Live dashboards give owners today's numbers, helping them act sooner on sales, stock and cash.
Can I export reports for my accountant or bank?
Yes. Central ERP lets you export report data whenever you need to share figures with your board, bank or accountant. Because the reports draw on one connected system, the numbers you send out match what your team sees internally, avoiding last minute reconciliation before important meetings.