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id: why-is-my-team-still-using-spreadsheets-if-we-have-an-erp
title: "Why is my team still using spreadsheets if we have an ERP?"
category: faq
subtopic: spreadsheet-planning
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://neosbyargonandco.com/5-signs-your-erp-isnt-enough-for-supply-chain-planning-anymore"
tags: ["ERP planning", "spreadsheets", "planning agility"]
questions:
  - "Why do we keep using Excel for planning?"
  - "Is spreadsheet planning normal?"
  - "What does it mean if planners extract data to Excel?"
related: [erp-planning-limits, planning-visibility]
---

If your team regularly exports ERP data into Excel to do the actual planning work, that's a red flag-it means your ERP's planning module lacks the agility, usability, or speed you need for daily decisions.

You're not alone: Gartner found over 60% of companies using ERP-native planning rely on offline spreadsheets for scenario analysis. This workaround typically leads to delayed decisions, version control issues, missed demand signals, and misaligned supply.

When your best planners spend time extracting and reconciling data instead of analyzing strategy, productivity suffers-and so does your bottom line. The answer isn't always to replace your ERP; it's often to add a purpose-built planning solution that brings real-time visibility and automated simulations.

Let's discuss whether upgrading your planning capability makes sense for your business. Contact Neos by Argon & Co today.