Is a centralized processing software solution right for your multi-location organization? It turns out that the true solution for most multi-location organizations is a centralized processing software solution. Still, multi-location organizations need to determine the right amount of centralization versus decentralization that is optimal for their organization. The reality of many multi-location organizations is that optimized operations have a degree of both centralized and decentralized control. This paper discusses why the true solution for multi-location organizations is a centralized processing software solution.