Being an important IT Software Suite of Applications for overall business development, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software is very helpful in automating and integrating all business operations and functions in an enterprise. It is the latest high-end software solution that automates and manages all the processes and operations of an organization along with the capture and retention of all data in real time in a single unified software system. It is a versatile software solution that is helpful to all companies across industry verticals and size. An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System can be used by the small, medium as well as large companies. Hence, instead of spending millions of dollars on hiring professionals for managing resources, revenue, costs, accounts, etc., a company must use this solution for effective and efficient automation, management and control of operations across all its departments and locations to enhance productivity, dramatically cut down on wastage and duplication of labour and a much faster and informed decision-making.

The Namibian economy is essentially dependent on mining, tourism, agriculture, and fishery. Namibia also relies heavily on the utilization and extraction of its abundant natural resources. For all the industries verticals which form the backbone of the Namibian economy, Namibia can further enhance its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by implementing an ERP system in various industries verticals such as tourism, manufacturing, mining, fisheries, and agriculture.

ebizframe is a versatile, robust, and scalable ERP system that helps traders, manufacturers, distributors, and various other businesses to handle various aspects of their business operations smoothly. This ERP system consolidates and centralizes the flow of information in an enterprise, thereby helping in evaluating operations, analyzing reports and ensuring effective management of an organization. It is a flexible and customizable ERP system that is innovatively designed to solve routine as well as complex problems of every business entity. In addition, ebizframe also brings efficiency to various business functions such as Corporate Communication, Finance, Sales, Manufacturing, Human Resource and Quality Assurance.

Therefore, It is not surprising, therefore, that when the Road Fund Administration (RFA) of Republic of Namibia decided to integrate and automate their processes they chose ebizframe ERP to do the job. Earlier, the RFA had several systems that were running in isolation and without any integration leading to low efficiency and productivity in their operations. The RFA then decided to put structure and discipline in their operations by opting for a single system that could seamlessly integrate all the functions being managed by different applications currently. ebizframe ERP successfully automated all the back-end operations of RFA including Procurement, Inventory Management, Finance & Accounts, Budgeting, Human Resources, Payroll, Fixed Assets Management and Project Costing. Customized Modules for Cross-Border Charges, Fuel Levies Refunding and Mass Distance Charges were developed and implemented exclusively for the RFA. An Executive Information System (EIS) is also in place for the reporting needs of the Senior Management of the RFA. ebizframe Enterprise Portal is also deployed on top of all these systems to present a unified interface to all internal and external stakeholders of RFA. Thus to enhance and reinforce their economic position and competitiveness, Namibia’s other industrial enterprises should also contemplate implementing the ebizframe ERP system.

With ebizframe ERP, companies will be benefited in many ways such as increased reliability & consistency of business data within the organization, improved supply chain management for better supply chain control, and vendor relationship management provide more accurate information. Well apart from increasing the productivity, cost reduction, improving efficiencies and uplifting standards, ebizframe also helps business entities to manage their businesses in different locations from one single hub. Besides this, it also provides reporting and monitoring of operation level transactions in real-time with just one click.