Electronic resource planning (ERP) is a great solution for large scale business operations looking to streamline and make all aspects of a businesses function more fluid and efficient. This is a complicated process that requires everyone who will work within the new system to learn how to do their job in a completely different way….
Selecting the software and vendor is just part of a company’s ERP implementation blueprint. Another crucial decision in preparing for system implementation is the right strategy with which to go live. There is an optimal choice, but it depends on the circumstances of the company. The three most common approaches are The Big Bang method,…
System testing is one of important phases in implementing new system. In this post I am going to share with you regarding system testing definition, phase objectives and how long should it take. System Testing Definition The following are definitions of the major types of testing : 1. Parallel Testing. End user test an entire…
This post contains an interview between Todd R. Weiss and Rebecca Wettemann, an ERP analyst with Boston-based Nucleus Research Inc., what she recommends to her clients when they ask critical questions about deploying or replacing their ERP systems. Several central topics are often on their minds when evaluating ERP, she says. That’s where this “5…
ERP consultants usually have slightly distinct implementation methodologies; however most adhere to the following phases for implementing a new system: Project Planning This is very important phase you should accomplish it well because without a good project plan, the multimillion dollar project will have a remote opportunity to success. Developing project plan for implementing a…
Not all failures are created equal, and there certainly are degrees of failure. This article defines four major types of system failures, one of which may not become apparent until months after a company has activated a new ERP system. Each case study is classified in terms of the following failure scale:
I’ve just read the introduction chapter of a book titled “Why new systems fail” and I found an interesting sub chapter about the anatomy of a typical system failure. It shows step-by-step failure of an ERP implementation of Bonham Software at The Page and Plant (P&P) company.
Ideally, ERP systems should serve as the primary source for all critical data while delivering analytics and reporting functions that help companies make better decisions. If they don’t, or if one of these scenarios sounds familiar, it may be time for an ERP upgrade.
Organizations make a decision to purchase ERP solution for a number of purposes, however it all boils down to one key advantage: profits. ERP solutions enable to improve data processes also wipe out waste to build the most efficient organization possible, giving extra space to get things accomplished along with turn a healthy gain. There…
Grab the Advil! I have a headache. A really great ERP headache, oversized. As a former implementation lead client-side, I can attest that the practice of replacing consultants at each stage of implementing ERP was frustrating and questionable. nothing was more disruptive to stop all progress made previously, to once again explain the processes and…