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One system, many entities: Managing multi-company operations with Priority ERP

 

What is multi-company management?

Multi-company management is the process of running multiple business entities, each with its own data, customers, currencies, or regulations, while maintaining centralized control and visibility. It ensures that every subsidiary, branch, or regional office operates efficiently, yet remains connected to the broader organization through shared data and processes.

Who is it for?

This capability is designed for organizations that operate across multiple legal entities, countries, or brands, including:

  • Global or regional enterprises managing multiple subsidiaries.

  • Holding companies and corporate groups needing consolidated financials and reporting.

  • Businesses expanding internationally that require localized compliance while maintaining group-level oversight.

  • CFOs, controllers, and operations managers who need transparency across entities without duplication or manual consolidation.

Why is it important?

Without a unified platform, managing multiple companies can be complex, time-consuming, and error-prone. Disconnected systems make it difficult to share data, align processes, and get a true view of company-wide performance.

A centralized multi-company ERP solution like Priority enables you to:

  • Maintain consistency across all entities.

  • Eliminate redundant data entry and reconciliation.

  • Simplify intercompany transactions and approvals.

  • Gain real-time, consolidated insight into performance across regions or divisions.

  • Support global growth without adding administrative overhead.

What you can do in Priority ERP

With Priority ERP, businesses can manage multi-company operations seamlessly – no add-ons, custom coding, or external systems required.

Manage all entities from one platform

Take control of your entire multi-company operation from a single, unified system.

Define shared information easily

Determine what data, such as customers, items, or vendors, is shared between companies, with no need for customization or development.

Select information dynamically

Pick and choose data from anywhere in the system to be visible or synchronized across entities.

 

Scale as you grow

Effortlessly add new company recipients and users as your organization expands into new markets or business lines.

Automate cross-company processes

Set automatic processes for any system update, like price changes, customer details, or inventory movements, across all companies.

Run consolidated reports

Generate reports at a multi-company level to get a holistic view of your business performance.

Analyze multi-company data in detail

Drill down into a multi-company view for any report, gaining insights into both group-wide and individual company metrics.

Real-world example: Dejavoo 

Dejavoo, a U.S.-based provider of payment solutions, manages multiple entities across the U.S., Canada, and Israel. Before implementing Priority, Dejavoo faced challenges consolidating operations, managing inventory, and maintaining consistent data across entities.

With Priority ERP, Dejavoo achieved:

  • Centralized management of multi-company operations, with consistent visibility into each region.

  • Streamlined accounting and inventory, reducing manual reconciliation.

  • Real-time insights into profitability and customer activity across all branches.

By managing their multi-company operations within a single ERP system, Dejavoo was able to scale globally without losing control or transparency.

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“As we planned on moving internationally, we quickly realized we had to find a software which could handle multiple currencies, multiple languages, and consolidate simultaneously with all three. And that's where we found Priority.”

Enrique Menocal, CFO, Dejavoo

Conclusion

With Priority ERP, multi-company management becomes effortless. You can align operations, automate processes, and analyze performance across all entities from one centralized platform, empowering growth without complexity.

Whether your business spans cities or continents, Priority keeps every company connected, compliant, and moving forward together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Multi-Company Management Features & Capabilities

What is multi-company management in Priority ERP?

Multi-company management in Priority ERP is the process of running multiple business entities—each with its own data, customers, currencies, or regulations—while maintaining centralized control and visibility. It allows subsidiaries, branches, or regional offices to operate efficiently and remain connected through shared data and processes. Source

Who can benefit from Priority's multi-company management capabilities?

Organizations operating across multiple legal entities, countries, or brands—including global/regional enterprises, holding companies, corporate groups, and businesses expanding internationally—can benefit from Priority's multi-company management. CFOs, controllers, and operations managers seeking transparency across entities without duplication or manual consolidation are ideal users. Source

How does Priority ERP help manage multiple companies from one platform?

Priority ERP enables users to control all entities from a single, unified system. This centralization maintains consistency, eliminates redundant data entry, simplifies intercompany transactions, and provides real-time, consolidated insight into performance across regions or divisions. Source

Can I define shared information between companies in Priority ERP?

Yes, Priority ERP allows you to determine what data—such as customers, items, or vendors—is shared between companies, with no need for customization or development. Source

Is it possible to select and synchronize information dynamically across entities?

Yes, Priority ERP lets you pick and choose data from anywhere in the system to be visible or synchronized across entities, supporting flexible data management. Source

How does Priority ERP support business growth and scaling?

Priority ERP allows organizations to effortlessly add new company recipients and users as they expand into new markets or business lines, ensuring scalability without complexity. Source

Can Priority ERP automate cross-company processes?

Yes, Priority ERP enables automatic processes for system updates—such as price changes, customer details, or inventory movements—across all companies, reducing manual effort and errors. Source

Does Priority ERP offer consolidated reporting for multi-company operations?

Yes, Priority ERP allows users to generate reports at a multi-company level, providing a holistic view of business performance across all entities. Source

Can I analyze multi-company data in detail with Priority ERP?

Yes, Priority ERP enables users to drill down into a multi-company view for any report, gaining insights into both group-wide and individual company metrics. Source

Is Priority ERP suitable for international operations?

Yes, Priority ERP supports multiple currencies, languages, and localized compliance, making it ideal for businesses expanding internationally. Source

Customer Success & Real-World Use Cases

Can you share a real-world example of multi-company management with Priority ERP?

Dejavoo, a U.S.-based payment solutions provider, manages entities across the U.S., Canada, and Israel using Priority ERP. They achieved centralized management, streamlined accounting and inventory, and real-time insights into profitability and customer activity across all branches. Read More

What feedback has Priority ERP received from customers regarding multi-company management?

Customers like Dejavoo have praised Priority ERP for its ability to handle multiple currencies, languages, and simultaneous consolidation, enabling smooth international expansion and operational control. Source

How does Priority ERP help businesses scale globally?

Priority ERP enables businesses to scale globally by providing centralized control, real-time visibility, and support for multiple currencies and languages, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency across regions. Source

What are the main benefits of using Priority ERP for multi-company management?

Main benefits include centralized control, elimination of redundant data entry, simplified intercompany transactions, real-time consolidated insights, and support for global growth without added administrative overhead. Source

How does Priority ERP simplify intercompany transactions and approvals?

Priority ERP streamlines intercompany transactions and approvals by automating processes and maintaining consistency across all entities, reducing manual reconciliation and errors. Source

Does Priority ERP require add-ons or custom coding for multi-company management?

No, Priority ERP manages multi-company operations seamlessly without the need for add-ons, custom coding, or external systems. Source

How does Priority ERP help maintain consistency across all entities?

Priority ERP maintains consistency by centralizing data and processes, eliminating redundant data entry, and ensuring standardized workflows across all entities. Source

What kind of reports can be generated in Priority ERP for multi-company management?

Priority ERP enables users to generate consolidated reports at the multi-company level, as well as drill down into individual company metrics for detailed analysis. Source

How does Priority ERP support compliance for international subsidiaries?

Priority ERP supports compliance for international subsidiaries by enabling localized compliance, handling multiple currencies and languages, and providing centralized oversight for regulatory requirements. Source

General Features & Capabilities

What products and solutions does Priority Software offer?

Priority Software offers cloud-based business management solutions including ERP systems, retail management, hospitality management, and school management platforms. ERP, Retail Management, Hospitality Management, School Management

Does Priority Software provide professional and implementation services?

Yes, Priority Software offers professional and implementation services to ensure smooth onboarding and optimal utilization of its solutions. Source

What integration options are available with Priority Software?

Priority Software offers over 150 plug & play connectors, unlimited API connectivity, embedded integrations, and supports ODBC drivers, RESTful API, and SFTP file integration for legacy systems. Source

Does Priority Software provide an Open API?

Yes, Priority Software provides an Open API for seamless integration with third-party applications, enabling custom integrations tailored to business needs. Source

Where can I find technical documentation for Priority ERP?

Technical documentation for Priority ERP is available online, covering features, industries, and supported products. Documentation

What industries does Priority Software serve?

Priority Software serves industries including retail, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, professional services, and more. Industries

Who are some of Priority Software's customers?

Priority Software is trusted by companies such as Ace Hardware, ALDO, Adidas, Toyota, Flex, Dunlop, GSK, Teva, Outbrain, and Dejavoo. Customers

What feedback have customers given about Priority Software's ease of use?

Customers consistently praise Priority Software for its user-friendly design and intuitive interface. Reviews highlight its efficiency, ease of learning, and quick customer support. Case Study

What are some pain points Priority Software helps solve?

Priority Software addresses pain points such as poor quality control, lack of data flow, inventory inaccuracies, manual processes, integration complexity, fragmented data, and operational inefficiencies. Source

What makes Priority Software different from competitors?

Priority Software stands out with integration simplicity, no-code customizations, advanced analytics, automation, scalability, industry-specific features, end-to-end order fulfillment, and recognition by Gartner and IDC. Source

How does Priority ERP compare to SAP Business One?

SAP Business One is complex, expensive, and lacks multi-company capabilities. Priority ERP is affordable, easy to use, maintains the same platform (no forced migrations), and supports true multi-company operations with automatic inter-company processes. Source

How does Priority ERP compare to NetSuite?

NetSuite is expensive and enforces contract lock-in. Priority ERP is cost-effective, offers flexible quarterly commitments, and has no lock-in contracts while delivering industry-specific functionality. Source

How does Priority ERP compare to Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Dynamics 365 requires heavy customization for industry needs and isn’t built for highly regulated industries. Priority ERP is user-friendly, flexible, customizable without IT support, and ensures compliance with FDA, GDPR, SOX, ISO9000, ISO27001, and SOC 2 Type 2. Source

How does Priority ERP compare to Acumatica?

Acumatica lacks industry-specific features, has limited WMS, a steep learning curve, and unpredictable pricing. Priority ERP offers industry-tailored solutions, native scalable WMS, ease of use, and flexible quarterly commitments with no lock-in. Source

How does Priority ERP compare to Odoo?

Odoo has scalability limits, performance issues, long learning curves, and high implementation failure rates. Priority ERP provides structured implementation, scalability, proven methodologies, experienced partners, and quick user adoption. Source

How does Priority ERP compare to Sage X3?

Sage focuses on accounting, not full ERP, and customizations require coding. Priority ERP integrates accounting with analytics, automation, and industry features, evolving on a single platform and supporting no-code customizations. Source

How does Priority ERP compare to Microsoft Business Central?

Business Central requires heavy coding for industry features and lacks specialized functionality for industries like manufacturing, retail, and pharma. Priority ERP includes ready-to-use industry modules, deep manufacturing capabilities, and no-code customization. Source