ERP Implementation is all about attitude, I tell you why?
10 on 10 successful and on-time implementation of ERP are because of positive approach and mindset of the users who are implementing the project. Let us all understand ERP implementation is not a Rocket Science and neither a BIG Challenge. ERP implementation is like any other task that you perform in your day-to-day doings. Generally, people have a mind-block even before the implementation process is initiated that ERP implementation is a HUGEEE challenge and frantic task.
Also, I have found that there are discomfort or sometimes fear in the mind of the Users, like, after ERP is implemented they may either lose their job or may become less indispensible. In my opinion discomfort or fear is the thought of the moment and that specific moment the users get those pessimistic possessions in the mind and delays the implementation. Given this situation, in my opinion, the Management and ERP Vendors should guide the USERS and help them know the benefits that they would enjoy after it is implemented. ERP implementation would help you gain operational excellence. Visibility of all strategic information will be available at one central market place therefore you can take your decision faster and many more.. I can go on.. and on.. and on….
Yes, I do agree during implementation there are initial work load, as in, updating the backlog, opening balances of your stocks, opening balances with bill wise break up of your debtors, creditors etc., Even to the extend these tasks can be directly migrated to the ERP system from your existing legacy system. Besides this workload, there is absolutely NO OTHER CHALLENGE.
Implementation of Timbor happened in 34 days, all ERP users stayed back late everyday for 34 days (till go-live). Management motivated all staff, took utmost care of their needs, from break-fast to dinner and incentives were provided.
Looking at the attitude and the energy of TIMBOR erp team, it reminds of the sher that Arun (my friend) had told me one day.. thought I should record it here.. It goes something like this
“khud ko kar buland itnaa..
ke himaalay ki choti pe jaa pahunche..
aur khuda tumse puche…
bol musafir, teri merzi kya hai?
Also, the management must motivate their employees. It is usual that things won’t change without some uneasiness, this is why companies should spend the time and money, training and testing their new systems with their employees, to encourage them to believe that the system will be working for them, to help streamline their processes and re-engineering outdated procedures, so overall the company will remain competitive and prosperous organization
If the mind-block is clear now then, I promise 10 on 10 Implementation can happen on-time, on-target and at the location parameter.
I am thrashing a fact about ERP VENDOR: ERP implementation is a hand-holding task. From the initiation, till the training, implementation and GO-LIVE, the vendors must hand-hold to make sure that the ERP Users are contented and there are no roadblocks.
Only negative attitude can bring an implementation down. ERP Implementation is all about attitude
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Thursday, July 21, 2011
Pharmaceutical ERP implementation at Record breaking time.
First of all; before I start with this blog, I wish to thank the Employees of Sparsh Bio-Tech Pvt Ltd for making this really happen. Nalini Gadyale (Senior Consultant, eresource), I can never thank you enough for the uncanny support and commitment, without you, this would have never happened !. My special thanks to Devendra Chandel (Product Manager) eresource for his intelligence in architecting the Pharmaceutical ERP.
Sparsh Bio Tech Manufacturing Facility
I had always known that Implementing ERP for Pharmaceutical Company is a great challenge. Challenge not from the manufacturing process perspective, but from the regulatory and compliance perspective. Pharmaceutical Industry demands regulatory of compliance in each document. For example, the documentation and regulatory requirement for Product manufactured by the company (Ethical/Generic Product) is different from the Third Party manufacturing and Loan Licensing Manufacturing is different from the Generic manufacuturing and Third Party manufacturing. Simply put, the drug rule for different type of manufacturing type is different. Given that, Pharmaceutical ERP should be capable of handling all regulatory, statutory compliances easily and effectively.
I and my collegue Prasanna boarded the train for Jamnagar on 9th April 2011 for the Gap Assessment of ERP project for Sparsh Bio Tech. Sparsh Bio Tech is in the manufacturing of Tablets, Capsules and Powder drugs.
While I was at Borivali Station waiting for the Train to arrive, I called up Devendra and asked him if I could try Guerilla Implementation rather than following the standard Implementation process. Generally, Standard Implementation process takes about 4 to 6 months for the project to go-live. Guerilla Implementation is unconventional way, which means start the Implementation with what you have in store to offer and in the process, clear roadblock or bugs. Devendra confirmed that we can try this approach as everything that is required for Pharmaceutical company and drug rule is readily available in eresource ERP.
I had made my mind by now that I am going to try this, no matter what.
We arrived at Jamnagar on the 10th noon. I was eager about the Idea of GO-LIVE strategy, thus, did not spend much time in the hotel to freshen-up and straight marched at the customer’s Office.
It appeared that the team of Sparsh was eagerly waiting to receive the consultants (myself and Prassana) so that they could initiate the ERP Gap Assessment. Gap assessment is the first step towards the implementation of ERP. In the Gap assessment we understand the Gap between the ERP process and the process practiced by the customer. The Customer had their mind-set that the implementation would take about 6 months. I was received by Mr. Sushant Maru, Director of Sparsh and Mr. Jitendra Shah, Chief Financial Officer and Mr. Sunil Bhai, Administrative and IT officer. The core team members were then invited in the Conference to discuss the ERP kick-off meeting.
I demonstrated eresource Pharmaceutical ERP demo to all the staff and Department heads. From the expression of the team members, it appeared that they all liked the features and functions of eresource ERP. Taking the benefit of their expression, I proposed Sushant to allow me to initiate the Implementation and Go-live process with immediate effect, instead of the Standard Implementation approach (starting with gap assessment, design document creation, design sign off, User acceptance test, training, Implementation and then go-live).
I thank Sushant for the trust that he illustrated on me and allowing me to kick-start the ERP implementation from the DAY 1.
We started the implementation/Go-Live process from the day one. The staff of Sparsh were very co-operative, mainly Mr. Jitendra, Sunil Bhai, Ms. Dhara, Rounak, Mr. Mayekar, Deepak, Dilip and others.
I would be lying to you if I tell you that the implementation/ Go-Live process was smooth. There were indeed lot of obstacles, barrier, Bugs and other issues. But it was only because of Nalini and her team I was able to clear all those obstacles and roadblock and proceed with Implementation.
Team of Sparsh worked non-stop, including on holidays ,stayed late in the evening, worked extra hours to capture the back log entries. Finally, on the tenth day, we were LIVE on eresource ERP.
I think, this was just a beginning of new revolution in the ERP space.
For more information kindly visit: http://sudheernair.wordpress.com/2011/06/02/pharmaceutical-erp-implementation-at-record-breaking-time/
Sparsh Bio Tech Manufacturing Facility
I had always known that Implementing ERP for Pharmaceutical Company is a great challenge. Challenge not from the manufacturing process perspective, but from the regulatory and compliance perspective. Pharmaceutical Industry demands regulatory of compliance in each document. For example, the documentation and regulatory requirement for Product manufactured by the company (Ethical/Generic Product) is different from the Third Party manufacturing and Loan Licensing Manufacturing is different from the Generic manufacuturing and Third Party manufacturing. Simply put, the drug rule for different type of manufacturing type is different. Given that, Pharmaceutical ERP should be capable of handling all regulatory, statutory compliances easily and effectively.
I and my collegue Prasanna boarded the train for Jamnagar on 9th April 2011 for the Gap Assessment of ERP project for Sparsh Bio Tech. Sparsh Bio Tech is in the manufacturing of Tablets, Capsules and Powder drugs.
While I was at Borivali Station waiting for the Train to arrive, I called up Devendra and asked him if I could try Guerilla Implementation rather than following the standard Implementation process. Generally, Standard Implementation process takes about 4 to 6 months for the project to go-live. Guerilla Implementation is unconventional way, which means start the Implementation with what you have in store to offer and in the process, clear roadblock or bugs. Devendra confirmed that we can try this approach as everything that is required for Pharmaceutical company and drug rule is readily available in eresource ERP.
I had made my mind by now that I am going to try this, no matter what.
We arrived at Jamnagar on the 10th noon. I was eager about the Idea of GO-LIVE strategy, thus, did not spend much time in the hotel to freshen-up and straight marched at the customer’s Office.
It appeared that the team of Sparsh was eagerly waiting to receive the consultants (myself and Prassana) so that they could initiate the ERP Gap Assessment. Gap assessment is the first step towards the implementation of ERP. In the Gap assessment we understand the Gap between the ERP process and the process practiced by the customer. The Customer had their mind-set that the implementation would take about 6 months. I was received by Mr. Sushant Maru, Director of Sparsh and Mr. Jitendra Shah, Chief Financial Officer and Mr. Sunil Bhai, Administrative and IT officer. The core team members were then invited in the Conference to discuss the ERP kick-off meeting.
I demonstrated eresource Pharmaceutical ERP demo to all the staff and Department heads. From the expression of the team members, it appeared that they all liked the features and functions of eresource ERP. Taking the benefit of their expression, I proposed Sushant to allow me to initiate the Implementation and Go-live process with immediate effect, instead of the Standard Implementation approach (starting with gap assessment, design document creation, design sign off, User acceptance test, training, Implementation and then go-live).
I thank Sushant for the trust that he illustrated on me and allowing me to kick-start the ERP implementation from the DAY 1.
We started the implementation/Go-Live process from the day one. The staff of Sparsh were very co-operative, mainly Mr. Jitendra, Sunil Bhai, Ms. Dhara, Rounak, Mr. Mayekar, Deepak, Dilip and others.
I would be lying to you if I tell you that the implementation/ Go-Live process was smooth. There were indeed lot of obstacles, barrier, Bugs and other issues. But it was only because of Nalini and her team I was able to clear all those obstacles and roadblock and proceed with Implementation.
Team of Sparsh worked non-stop, including on holidays ,stayed late in the evening, worked extra hours to capture the back log entries. Finally, on the tenth day, we were LIVE on eresource ERP.
I think, this was just a beginning of new revolution in the ERP space.
For more information kindly visit: http://sudheernair.wordpress.com/2011/06/02/pharmaceutical-erp-implementation-at-record-breaking-time/
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
scalable ERP system
eresource ERP system said to be a scalable. Can you please elaborate
As this is one word you may be hearing from many quarters and have no idea what is it. Let us explain you with a simple example. Today you are company tomorrow you become an organization and then a group. You may want to increase your branch or your users on the system, eresource gives you the flexibility to scale the ERP whichever way that you wish.
Therefore it has been said that eresource ERP system is scalable where the system administrator can create new users, and there is no limit to the number of users created. However, the number of concurrent users is subject to the license restrictions.
ERP systems cater to the need of all departments
Different companies have different ERP requirements therefore there are many ways to implement a solution. But collectively the term ERP refers to large applications that replace a multitude of independent applications or legacy system of an organization which caters to the need of all departments.
Some companies limit the scope of their ERP software to a few vital applications that will help them streamline processes or make information more easily available. A company that wanted to just integrate accounting and finance with payroll, for example, also could use an ERP solution.
In such cases, organizations might prefer to use ERP to integrate certain systems and leave legacy systems in place that are better able to handle specific tasks.
ERP systems improve company's business performance
Enterprises Resource Planning (ERP) solution enables the task involved in performing a business process quickly and efficiently.
With ERP, when a customer service representative takes an order from a customer, he or she has all the necessary information to complete the order. Everyone else in the company sees the same computer screen and has access to the single database that holds the customer's new order. As and when a department completes their work with the order, it is automatically routed via the ERP system to the next department for the next process.
The order can be tracked any time of point by any department by logging into the system. The order process moves so quickly through the organization, and customers get their orders faster and with fewer errors than before. ERP can extent that application to the other major business process, such as employees' benefits or financial reporting.
For more information kindly visit: http://www.eresourceerp.com/scalable-ERP-system.html
Please Contact us at:
TMA House, 1st Floor,Road No 16, Plot No. 6,Wagle Industrial Estate,Thane (West) 400 604, Maharashtra, Tel: +91 22 25827692/+91 22 25828775/+91 22 65130234
As this is one word you may be hearing from many quarters and have no idea what is it. Let us explain you with a simple example. Today you are company tomorrow you become an organization and then a group. You may want to increase your branch or your users on the system, eresource gives you the flexibility to scale the ERP whichever way that you wish.
Therefore it has been said that eresource ERP system is scalable where the system administrator can create new users, and there is no limit to the number of users created. However, the number of concurrent users is subject to the license restrictions.
ERP systems cater to the need of all departments
Different companies have different ERP requirements therefore there are many ways to implement a solution. But collectively the term ERP refers to large applications that replace a multitude of independent applications or legacy system of an organization which caters to the need of all departments.
Some companies limit the scope of their ERP software to a few vital applications that will help them streamline processes or make information more easily available. A company that wanted to just integrate accounting and finance with payroll, for example, also could use an ERP solution.
In such cases, organizations might prefer to use ERP to integrate certain systems and leave legacy systems in place that are better able to handle specific tasks.
ERP systems improve company's business performance
Enterprises Resource Planning (ERP) solution enables the task involved in performing a business process quickly and efficiently.
With ERP, when a customer service representative takes an order from a customer, he or she has all the necessary information to complete the order. Everyone else in the company sees the same computer screen and has access to the single database that holds the customer's new order. As and when a department completes their work with the order, it is automatically routed via the ERP system to the next department for the next process.
The order can be tracked any time of point by any department by logging into the system. The order process moves so quickly through the organization, and customers get their orders faster and with fewer errors than before. ERP can extent that application to the other major business process, such as employees' benefits or financial reporting.
For more information kindly visit: http://www.eresourceerp.com/scalable-ERP-system.html
Please Contact us at:
TMA House, 1st Floor,Road No 16, Plot No. 6,Wagle Industrial Estate,Thane (West) 400 604, Maharashtra, Tel: +91 22 25827692/+91 22 25828775/+91 22 65130234
eresource ERP for easy business operations
Though it is commonly understood that an ERP system is important for an organization's business success, many people doesn't know why eresource ERP is an ideal application for many industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive, modular kitchen, fleet management, construction, and oil and gas etc.
There are still some organizations that run on many kinds of software that do not allow interaction and also cannot be customized. Due to this they are not able to optimize their business activities. The engineering design of the software will be needed in order to improve the product, and to follow the client's behavior and choices since the first contact is quite important. Administration of the different receipts interdependence will be very complex, such as invoices regarding materials purchases, general expenditures or salaries.
All these operations can be made easy when you implement eresource ERP. The flow information is constant and allows you to follow a client's processes at any moment, no matter which part of the process they are going through. Purchases and expenditures are registered in a centralized database which allows you to have close control over these activities.
Other important aspect of eresource ERP is that organizations can integrate marketing, sales, quality control, products processes, supply lines, stocks and many other areas in one single database. This will help in avoiding the occasional loss of information and other typographical errors. eresource ERP integrates all departments and functions across an organization in a single computer system that is able to serve all those different department's particular needs.
eresource ERP systems also automate business processes by putting them into a useful format that is standardized and common for the whole organization, and it could even be used between their suppliers and customers. It captures data about historical activity, current operations and future plans and organizes it into information that every staff member can use to help develop business strategies.
Our ERP system integrates financial data. For the decision makers who want to scrutinize the company performance, reports can be obtained without any hardship. Every department will have its own modules with self function which can be easily shared as per the requirement of other sections.
eresource ERP can be implemented in multiple sites of your organization which can be integrated to one main server. Being a web-based ERP, eresource can be accessed from anywhere and anytime. This advantage makes our system more flexible and feasible.
There are some organizations with multiple units and its HR department may not have a unified method for keeping employees' record. eresource ERP can take care of this and there will be a unified method of functioning for the Human Resource department of the organization as a whole.
eresource ERP systems are exhaustively comprehensive and can be deployed in any major industrial units within a short period of time. eresource ERP systems were designed to be used by all the major industries mentioned earlier. It is the one of the most affordable ERP systems available in Indian market today.
For more information kindly visit: http://www.eresourceerp.com/eresource-ERP-for-easy-business-operations.html
There are still some organizations that run on many kinds of software that do not allow interaction and also cannot be customized. Due to this they are not able to optimize their business activities. The engineering design of the software will be needed in order to improve the product, and to follow the client's behavior and choices since the first contact is quite important. Administration of the different receipts interdependence will be very complex, such as invoices regarding materials purchases, general expenditures or salaries.
All these operations can be made easy when you implement eresource ERP. The flow information is constant and allows you to follow a client's processes at any moment, no matter which part of the process they are going through. Purchases and expenditures are registered in a centralized database which allows you to have close control over these activities.
Other important aspect of eresource ERP is that organizations can integrate marketing, sales, quality control, products processes, supply lines, stocks and many other areas in one single database. This will help in avoiding the occasional loss of information and other typographical errors. eresource ERP integrates all departments and functions across an organization in a single computer system that is able to serve all those different department's particular needs.
eresource ERP systems also automate business processes by putting them into a useful format that is standardized and common for the whole organization, and it could even be used between their suppliers and customers. It captures data about historical activity, current operations and future plans and organizes it into information that every staff member can use to help develop business strategies.
Our ERP system integrates financial data. For the decision makers who want to scrutinize the company performance, reports can be obtained without any hardship. Every department will have its own modules with self function which can be easily shared as per the requirement of other sections.
eresource ERP can be implemented in multiple sites of your organization which can be integrated to one main server. Being a web-based ERP, eresource can be accessed from anywhere and anytime. This advantage makes our system more flexible and feasible.
There are some organizations with multiple units and its HR department may not have a unified method for keeping employees' record. eresource ERP can take care of this and there will be a unified method of functioning for the Human Resource department of the organization as a whole.
eresource ERP systems are exhaustively comprehensive and can be deployed in any major industrial units within a short period of time. eresource ERP systems were designed to be used by all the major industries mentioned earlier. It is the one of the most affordable ERP systems available in Indian market today.
For more information kindly visit: http://www.eresourceerp.com/eresource-ERP-for-easy-business-operations.html
Get eresource and have a consistent planning and control
With implementation of eresource ERP system, organizations enable integration across multiple locations and all its functional areas. As a result, eresource ERP system will help to improve decision-making capabilities that manifest themselves in a wide range of metrics, such as decreased inventory, personnel reductions, speeding up the financial close process and others. It has been proved beyond doubt that implementation of eresource ERP can help firms create value.
The integrated ERP system, eresource, has the ability to automatically update data between related process and functions. For example, you need only update the status of an order at one place, say, in the logistics management module; all the other modules will automatically get updated. The beauty of eresource ERP system is that information updating happens instantaneously. So you get up-to-the-minute information at your fingertips through our effective web-based ERP system.
Another advantage of our ERP system is that that all the users who are involved are also connected to each other. This integration has tremendous potential for improving productivity.
As all the data is available on-line and in real-time with the usage of eresource ERP, all the members of the organization have access to the same information for planning and control purposes. This can facilitate more consistent planning and control, in contrast to a legacy system.
Our ERP systems permit organizational standardization across different locations. As a result, those locations with substandard processes can be brought in line with other more efficient processes.
Moreover, the firm can show a single image to the outside world. Rather than receiving different documents when a firm deals with different branches or plants, a single common view can be presented to the world; one that puts forth the best image.
In today's business environment where organizations are functioning with multi-site, distributed production, where different groups situated in different parts of the world develop the components of a system. In such a scenario, managing the activities of an organization is a very complex task. If proper control mechanisms and procedures are not in place, very soon the operations can get out of control and products and organizations can fail. Therefore an effective ERP is becoming an essential business tool for a successful management.
eresource ERP is here to help you succeed in your business mission. We are just a call away. Don't wait any more. Call us now.
For more information kindly visit: http://www.eresourceerp.com/have-a-consistent-planning-and-control.html
The integrated ERP system, eresource, has the ability to automatically update data between related process and functions. For example, you need only update the status of an order at one place, say, in the logistics management module; all the other modules will automatically get updated. The beauty of eresource ERP system is that information updating happens instantaneously. So you get up-to-the-minute information at your fingertips through our effective web-based ERP system.
Another advantage of our ERP system is that that all the users who are involved are also connected to each other. This integration has tremendous potential for improving productivity.
As all the data is available on-line and in real-time with the usage of eresource ERP, all the members of the organization have access to the same information for planning and control purposes. This can facilitate more consistent planning and control, in contrast to a legacy system.
Our ERP systems permit organizational standardization across different locations. As a result, those locations with substandard processes can be brought in line with other more efficient processes.
Moreover, the firm can show a single image to the outside world. Rather than receiving different documents when a firm deals with different branches or plants, a single common view can be presented to the world; one that puts forth the best image.
In today's business environment where organizations are functioning with multi-site, distributed production, where different groups situated in different parts of the world develop the components of a system. In such a scenario, managing the activities of an organization is a very complex task. If proper control mechanisms and procedures are not in place, very soon the operations can get out of control and products and organizations can fail. Therefore an effective ERP is becoming an essential business tool for a successful management.
eresource ERP is here to help you succeed in your business mission. We are just a call away. Don't wait any more. Call us now.
For more information kindly visit: http://www.eresourceerp.com/have-a-consistent-planning-and-control.html
Friday, July 15, 2011
Go for eresource, the next-generation ERP system
Real-time data access, interactive features
Undoubtedly, eresource ERP can be termed as the most effective next generation ERP. eresource is an exclusively web-based ERP solution that extensively integrated with all the major and minor modules to run an organization's business operations successfully. With a simple implementation process, eresource ERP can be brought into operational mode in a quickest way.
eresource ERP system is armed with real-time data access, interactive and collaborative features such as online customer assistance and, real-time analysis, as well as open access to all internal and external users.
This web-based next generation ERP system is enabled with e-commerce, advanced planning and scheduling (APS), net-based procurement, business intelligence (BI), and customer relationship management (CRM).
eresource ERP system also identifies critical web-enabled business functions that many other ERP developers have not incorporated into their packages, including quick and simple reconfiguration of business processes, intuitive interfaces that require minimum training.
Main strength of eresource ERP application lies in its powerful and complete financial management, which allows accounting staff members to more effectively track net cash flow, accelerate and manage order to cash cycles, and better negotiate and execute purchasing agreements.
This ERP system can also deliver significant improvements in other areas, enhancing many non-financial processes such as payroll, quality control, resource allocation and scheduling for project management teams, supplier relationship management for purchasing and procurement departments, and training and time and attendance tracking for human resources groups.
The next general ERP, eresource also enables companies to maximize the utilization of both human and financial resources, better track vendor managed inventory and other off-site or remote stock, and significantly improve workflow management by better planning, mapping, and executing key processes across the business.
With the implementation of eresource ERP system, companies can achieve and maintain a solid competitive edge and can achieve operational efficiency.
For more information kindly visit: http://www.eresourceerp.com/Go-for-eresource-the-next-generation-ERP-system.html
Please Contact us at:
TMA House, 1st Floor,Road No 16, Plot No. 6,Wagle Industrial Estate,Thane (West) 400 604, Maharashtra, Tel: +91 22 25827692/+91 22 25828775/+91 22 65130234
Undoubtedly, eresource ERP can be termed as the most effective next generation ERP. eresource is an exclusively web-based ERP solution that extensively integrated with all the major and minor modules to run an organization's business operations successfully. With a simple implementation process, eresource ERP can be brought into operational mode in a quickest way.
eresource ERP system is armed with real-time data access, interactive and collaborative features such as online customer assistance and, real-time analysis, as well as open access to all internal and external users.
This web-based next generation ERP system is enabled with e-commerce, advanced planning and scheduling (APS), net-based procurement, business intelligence (BI), and customer relationship management (CRM).
eresource ERP system also identifies critical web-enabled business functions that many other ERP developers have not incorporated into their packages, including quick and simple reconfiguration of business processes, intuitive interfaces that require minimum training.
Main strength of eresource ERP application lies in its powerful and complete financial management, which allows accounting staff members to more effectively track net cash flow, accelerate and manage order to cash cycles, and better negotiate and execute purchasing agreements.
This ERP system can also deliver significant improvements in other areas, enhancing many non-financial processes such as payroll, quality control, resource allocation and scheduling for project management teams, supplier relationship management for purchasing and procurement departments, and training and time and attendance tracking for human resources groups.
The next general ERP, eresource also enables companies to maximize the utilization of both human and financial resources, better track vendor managed inventory and other off-site or remote stock, and significantly improve workflow management by better planning, mapping, and executing key processes across the business.
With the implementation of eresource ERP system, companies can achieve and maintain a solid competitive edge and can achieve operational efficiency.
For more information kindly visit: http://www.eresourceerp.com/Go-for-eresource-the-next-generation-ERP-system.html
Please Contact us at:
TMA House, 1st Floor,Road No 16, Plot No. 6,Wagle Industrial Estate,Thane (West) 400 604, Maharashtra, Tel: +91 22 25827692/+91 22 25828775/+91 22 65130234
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
ERP helps users to do their jobs better
ERP implementation is a 'User Driven' project
Every organization has its own cultural or organizational structure. In this situation, it is natural for them to be sceptical about ERP, since it is felt that their businesses are unique, organizations varying and cultures different. However, there is no need of such concern as an ERP package has been designed and is being continually upgraded to incorporate the best industry practices to suit most industry segments.
With thorough and dedicated BRP study and adapting those changes in the business process well before implementing the ERP shall help make things smoother. It is therefore recommended that this methodology is followed; otherwise there is chance that most of the time users are left frustrated. This leads to poor participation and costly delays.
It is important to understand that an ERP package not necessarily fit in completely with the existing business practices of most organizations and hence, the onus is on the users to appreciate this fact and to work with the implementation consultants in trying to adapt to the package. In doing so, they don't have to feel that they are compromising on their business effectiveness; rather, by accepting the package, they are adopting the best of breed business practices and ensuring the successful implementation of new system.
The other important factor is that the users do not expect a reduction in their workload immediately after the implementation of ERP and should not look for a miracle to happen. An ERP package is only an enabling tool and improves the flow of information and formalizes all the business processes and workflow that exists in an organization. It helps users to do their jobs better, which may call for additional efforts.
If one has to have more information in a system, it entails more work for more users, but the benefit is that this information is properly stored and can be fruitfully uses by other users in making better decisions. As the flow of information throughout the organization improves, the company starts performing better and this in turn benefits the users who have collectively improved their way of working. The package design and the architecture facilitate the availability of information to all authorized users in a useful way.
Another important factor is the role of the consultant. The consultants by virtue of their industry experience and package expertise can help set the expectations of users at various levels keeping in mind the overall business objectives of the client. But it is also important to remember that a consultant is an external agent and all the business process of the organization is more akin to the management team and the users than the consultant. The consultant however, can work closely with key users, understanding their needs, analyzing the business realities and designing solutions that meet the basic objectives of the company.
They, then, have to impress upon the users that individual needs can be met by keeping the organization's needs in mind. It is the responsibility of the consultants and management team from the organization to guide them in this task and facilitate the overall implementation process. In essence, ERP implementation is predominantly a 'User Driven' project.
For more information kindly visit: http://www.eresourceerp.com/ERP-implementation-is-a-User-Driven-project.html
Please Contact us at:
TMA House, 1st Floor,Road No 16, Plot No. 6,Wagle Industrial Estate,Thane (West) 400 604, Maharashtra, Tel: +91 22 25827692/+91 22 25828775/+91 22 65130234
Every organization has its own cultural or organizational structure. In this situation, it is natural for them to be sceptical about ERP, since it is felt that their businesses are unique, organizations varying and cultures different. However, there is no need of such concern as an ERP package has been designed and is being continually upgraded to incorporate the best industry practices to suit most industry segments.
With thorough and dedicated BRP study and adapting those changes in the business process well before implementing the ERP shall help make things smoother. It is therefore recommended that this methodology is followed; otherwise there is chance that most of the time users are left frustrated. This leads to poor participation and costly delays.
It is important to understand that an ERP package not necessarily fit in completely with the existing business practices of most organizations and hence, the onus is on the users to appreciate this fact and to work with the implementation consultants in trying to adapt to the package. In doing so, they don't have to feel that they are compromising on their business effectiveness; rather, by accepting the package, they are adopting the best of breed business practices and ensuring the successful implementation of new system.
The other important factor is that the users do not expect a reduction in their workload immediately after the implementation of ERP and should not look for a miracle to happen. An ERP package is only an enabling tool and improves the flow of information and formalizes all the business processes and workflow that exists in an organization. It helps users to do their jobs better, which may call for additional efforts.
If one has to have more information in a system, it entails more work for more users, but the benefit is that this information is properly stored and can be fruitfully uses by other users in making better decisions. As the flow of information throughout the organization improves, the company starts performing better and this in turn benefits the users who have collectively improved their way of working. The package design and the architecture facilitate the availability of information to all authorized users in a useful way.
Another important factor is the role of the consultant. The consultants by virtue of their industry experience and package expertise can help set the expectations of users at various levels keeping in mind the overall business objectives of the client. But it is also important to remember that a consultant is an external agent and all the business process of the organization is more akin to the management team and the users than the consultant. The consultant however, can work closely with key users, understanding their needs, analyzing the business realities and designing solutions that meet the basic objectives of the company.
They, then, have to impress upon the users that individual needs can be met by keeping the organization's needs in mind. It is the responsibility of the consultants and management team from the organization to guide them in this task and facilitate the overall implementation process. In essence, ERP implementation is predominantly a 'User Driven' project.
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