What are the Steps in an ERP Implementation ?

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Raj Dhawan, CPA, MBA

In a brief overview, review the steps involved in doing a full blown ERP Implementation at a StartUp or Small Business.

Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Raj Dhawan
7/24/2015
What are the steps in an ERP Implementation?
Once a businessdeterminesthatitsexistingbusinessplatformisnotworking,itnextneedstofinda
solutionthatwill meetitsexistingandfuture businessneeds.
Assessingthe businessneeds,andapplyingthatagainstanidentifiedsolution,requiresadedicated
evaluationprocess.If the businesshasdeterminedthatanERP solutioniswhatthe businessneeds,then
the identified ERPsolutionisusuallycarriedoutinthe followingorder–
* Define Project * Define Existing * Configure * Execute * Review Project
Objectives Processes Application Test Plans Success
* Define ProjectScope * IdentifyBusiness * Develop * ConductEnd * PlanOngoing
* Define ProjectTeam processGaps& Application User Training Process
* Educate ProjectTeam Improvements Enhancements * Migrate Development
On NetSuite * IdentifyExisting * Develop Source Data * DiscussFuture
Administration Data Sources NetSuite intoNetSuite Enhancements
* BeginDiscovery * DocumentBusiness Integration * CutoverBusiness & Ongoing
Session Requirements * DesignData Processesto Process
* DevelopFinal Migration NetSuite Development
ProjectPlan * Prepare System * Go Live Support * Provide Ongoing
TestPlan Supportas
* Prepare User neededfora
Acceptance Plan periodof time
* Prepare Training
Plan
The processoutlinedabove iscarriedoutinan ERP Implementation,andusuallydone byanERP
ImplementationTeam. ByselectinganImplementationPartnerthatwill carryoutthe above stepsthat
will workwithyourbusinessneeds,youwill have takenthe stepsneededforanERP Implementation.
An alternative tothe identifiedsolutionabove isaSelf-DirectedPlanforgettinganERPSolutiontoyour
businessneeds.The followingwouldbe the stepsrequiredinthatprocess –
1. Involve all the functionalleadersinyourbusinesstoidentifythe critical requirementsfromeachof
theiroperational areas.
2. Aftertakingthe time toidentifyyourunique businessrequirements,documentthemfully.
3. Researchyourindustrytoidentifysolutionsthatcompetitors,partnersandcustomersare using.
4. Get a fewvendorstopresenttheirsolutionsforyourERPrequirements.
5. Be objective inanalyzingyoursolutionoptionsforyourbestfitImplementationProvider.

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