With new tariffs introduced by President Trump, many Italian manufacturing companies are seriously considering opening production facilities in the US.
It’s a smart move — but it comes with challenges. International expansion isn’t just about opening a branch abroad — it means replicating your entire organizational model in a completely different environment, with new tax rules, different currencies, local teams speaking other languages and the need to keep all branches connected and aligned.
Relying on an advanced ERP system becomes essential to handle operational and regulatory complexity.
Without it, companies can run into key issues like:
- Disconnected operations:
- HQ works in Italian, the US branch in English with different processes. Data isn’t synced, making centralized control tough and leading to delays, errors, and poor visibility.
- Currency headaches:
- Invoices in Euros and USD are managed manually or in Excel, causing reporting errors, margin loss, and planning difficulties.
- Tax compliance risks:
- Local tax rules aren’t supported by the existing ERP, leading to non-compliance, potential penalties, and reliance on third-party software.
- No real-time oversight:
- HQ lacks visibility into inventory, production, and sales abroad, resulting in misaligned strategies and slow decisions.
Fluentis ERP offers a comprehensive solution to support Italian companies in the US, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and seamless integration across all business locations, providing:
✅ Multi-language management, to adapt easily to local teams and markets.
✅ Multi-currency features, with automatic exchange rate updates.
✅ Multi-tax system, to handle different fiscal regulations while keeping full central control.
And thanks to our Cloud-native infrastructure, Italian and US branches can collaborate in real time, share data instantly, and maintain unified governance across borders.
If you’re an Italian SMB already operating in the US – or if you’re just about to take this step – let’s talk.
We’ll show you how Fluentis ERP can support you by simplifying every step of the journey.
For more information: marketing@fluentis.com