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ERP Implementation: Choices Avoided Improve the Bottom Line
Embarking on a new process can be challenging enough, yet when
considering the implementation of an ERP system (Enterprise Resource
Planning), you choose it because it brings multi-process systems and a
renewed look at your business along with its challenge.
ERP systems focus on management areas such as Financials, Human
Resources, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, or Customer
Response Management (CRM), integrating information into multiple
platforms that receive from and output to several sources. There are
many subjects to consider as you embark on the enterprise-wide
process implementation, and its good strategy to consider the
essential ones before you begin. It saves time, money and improves
the return on investment.
When you begin the process with an implementation consultant or
system integrator, understand the strategic importance of the
implementation process. This may be the opportunity to fix a long-
standing process stalemate, held up by using the legacy system. Your
consultant can help you uncover or rediscover the process changes
and recommend solutions, stay on the timeline, and utilize user input
to its best advantage.
Understand the Strategic Importance of the Implementation Process
Build the Appropriate Implantation Team
Assigning junior people to the implementation team who have less
experience with the company, or whose breadth of knowledge of the
company’s
strategic goals or operations
limits
the process
examination.
Loading the team with senior executives who have a hands-off
approach to specific processes may restrict the detail that your plan
needs. The buy-in from senior management is essential, but middle
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