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An ERP implementation includes installing your new software, transferring all of your business data, mapping your processes, and then, training your employees to use the software, and how to take advantage of its many benefits – to better do their jobs.
Although it may appear to be pretty straightforward, ERP implementation can take months or even years to complete. During an ERP implementation, an organization goes through radical changes — in terms of changes to current software usage and organizational culture. The process includes:
Most businesses find it hard to implement ERP successfully, so it’s no surprise that nearly 50% of ERP implementations fail around the first time. Avoid being a part of the statistics by following our 9-step ERP implementation planning guide for successful ERP implementation:
ERP is a complex software program that requires much forethought before the implementation begins. It is a costly affair, but it is also a long-term investment. As such, it is vital to identify your technological goals and expectations. It is important to note that operational requirements vary across different organizations.
Set realistic expectations and define your Implementation project. An ERP will not magically transform your organization. It cannot fix underlying organizational issues, financial mismanagement, and lack of goals or purpose. An ERP helps you automate your business processes and enhances communication between various departments while creating a single copy of data that is verifiable and synced automatically.
Every business has unique requirements that change over time. The reasons you need an ERP today won’t be the same tomorrow. Most buyers understand this dilemma and often find it challenging to decide. Make sure your vendor understands the origins of your hesitation and provides you with the necessary tools to lower the risk of making seemingly irreversible decisions when implementing an ERP system.
Once you have chosen your vendor and the ERP product you seek to implement, conduct a complete audit of all technology-related items. This includes the hardware, software, and peripheral infrastructure necessary to run your business.
For your ERP to function the way it should, you should identify things that need to be done on a priority basis, even before you install the software program.
It’s easy to make mistakes when implementing ERP, simply because there isn’t a hands-on team to oversee the entire project. As ERP implementation affects every aspect of your business, from customer service to production, finances, Human Resources, and inventory management, it is necessary to put a team that liaises with everyone involved. Identify key stakeholders who understand their domain best.
ERP implementation is a process during which you discover your organizational shortcomings. It is a time of revelation that will leave you vulnerable and exposed to technical loopholes. However, it also allows you to test which processes work better when certain ERP functions are tweaked, configured, and reconfigured.
Any ERP implementation brings about a change to your organizational culture. In the best scenario – It results in a dramatic shift in how things get done.
Staff training is an integral part of ERP implementation. However, many companies assume that users will learn to use the ERP along the way. This is primarily untrue and can lead to disastrous consequences.
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Technology changes rapidly, and it is essential to keep your ERP updated and customized to reflect these changes. Maintaining an ongoing relationship with your vendor, who can advise you regarding critical updates, is vital. Your business processes are not stagnant, either. They often change dramatically within a short period.
Your ERP will have to play catch up to reflect these changes to your business processes. An empathetic ERP vendor will factor in these transformations and help you attune your new ERP on an ongoing basis.
Dunlop wanted a more flexible ERP system to replace their legacy system as the legacy system was overly expensive to maintain. Priority provided an overall standard system with pertinent modifications to suit the business processes at DSC. We put together processes & data flow solutions that provided smooth & efficient work flows in the challenging environment of a manufacturing platform in a multi-company setup. A conscious decision was made before migrating to the new system. This ensured the ease of use of the various data analyzers to get accurate results every time with the press of a button in every area of Priority ERP.
Results:
As one of Florida’s leading solar panel and renewable energy product and service providers, Smart Energy knew it had to up its game to remain competitive. That meant enhancing their product offering, but more importantly, gaining tighter control of their operations. After working with Samrt Energy on their ERP implementation, Priority’s cloud ERP now fully manages and controls all of Smart Energy’s operational business processes, including finance, logistics, sales, project management, and a robust built-in CRM, to handle customer service and technical support.
Boddingtons looked for a reliable, long-term solution with a quick onboarding and implementation process and one that could reliably and securely transfer data from their old ERP system to a new one with minimal system downtime. With a dedicated data migration plan in place, project implementation time was drastically reduced to six weeks and two days of staff training.
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One of the primary ERP benefits is the ability to streamline business operations by automating tasks and workflows.
If your company is searching for a new or replacement ERP system, it’s safe to assume that you’ve either outgrown your legacy software, or that your current ERP system can no longer keep pace with your growing business, and your growing business needs.
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