Planning for Successful ERP Implementation Projects (Part 1)
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If you are looking for your first ERP system or upgrading from an existing system, the evaluation, selection and implementation process are critically important. Considered change management and detailed business process mapping, amongst other strategies, can help ensure effective implementation.
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This is part of a five-part blog post series on the stories of two fictitious companies. Their situations reflect what some companies experience after choosing a new ERP system.
In our stories, Company A followed a considered and methodical ERP selection and implementation process whilst its competitor, Company Z, is struggling with challenges such as being over budget and not having the functionality they need.
We join the story as Company Z's head of operations is preparing for a management meeting.
“While mis-shipments have continued to increase, I am confident we will return to pre-upgrade figures by the end of next quarter. Our inability to ship period continued for longer than expected, and regrettably, the pick-and-pack process is still…” he said to himself before the sound of his meeting reminder interrupted his train of thought.
Since go-live of their new ERP system three months ago, the head of operations at Company Z is facing increasing pressure to correct the operational disruptions that the company continues to face.
Meanwhile, the interstate competitor, Company A, which reached go-live of its new system at a similar time, is having far more positive conversations.
“Yes, 100% delivery in full, on time…….Third week in a row actually……I know, right!” said Company A's operations director as he proudly rocked back and forth on his office chair while on the phone with the company's CEO. “Sure, in the management meeting I'll provide an overview of the benefits we gained from the business process map ……Yes, see you Thursday”.
Continuing reading - A Tale of Two Companies Part 2: ERP Implementation Cost and Duration.
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