This document discusses ERP systems for small and medium-sized businesses. It begins with an introduction to ERP systems, including their origins and components. It then discusses ERP options for SMBs and common mistakes made in selection. The document outlines the typical lifecycle of an ERP implementation, including preparation, planning, implementation, and support phases. It also discusses strategies for a successful ERP implementation and compares in-house vs. outsourced approaches. Examples of ERP systems used by SMBs are provided, along with a discussion of a postmodern ERP strategy.

1. ERP FOR
SMB
COMPANIES

2. CONTENTS
 Introduction to ERP.
 Origin and its Types
 Small and Midsize Business ERP.
 Mistakes while choosing ERP.
 Lifecycle of ERP.
 Implementation
 For Better ERP.
 Pros and Cons of In-house implementation.
 The other way.
 Global ERP Consulting Companies.
 ERP system Examples used for SMB.
 Postmodern ERP Strategy.

3. INTRODUCTION TO ERP
 OSS product in enterprise application domain. ERP is one
such software which is used to integrate business
processes and applications.
 ERP(Enterprise resource planning ) is an information
system based on a central database which helps in using
resources for a company.
 It makes the flow of information easy between the business
functions and with the stakeholders.
 It serves the need of people in the company and for the
company so as to improve .
 Components : DBMS , Management portal, People and
Software.

4. ORIGIN AND ITS TYPES
 Originally, it was evolved from MRP(Material Required Planning) in 1960’s.
The term was officially coined in 1990 by Gartner Group.
 ERP is needed because of integrated information system required for the
business.
 It benefits business in various ways like better –data management,
information integration , automation , better customer satisfaction etc.
 Functional areas of ERP are : Human Resource, Inventory, Purchase, CRM
, Sales and Marketing, SCM etc.
 Whereas ,the types of ERP softwares includes:
 Open-source ERP
 Vertical ERP
 Small business ERP
 Generalist ERP

5. SMALL AND
MIDSIZE BUSINESS ERP
 Common Misconception about ERP software:
a) Is for large companies.
b) Will make people jobless.
c) Will take care of everything.
 General Example : Peoplesoft.
 Main Problems Faced by SMB:
I. Budget
II. Complex Requirements
III. Flexibility

6. MISTAKES WHILE CHOOSING ERP
 No proper Strategy (Understanding the Business needs)
 Concentrating on just one requirement ( Thinking about
future needs)
 Relying on Demo version (Must check requirements)
 Focusing on Costs (Think about long –term Benefits)

7. LIFE CYCLE OF ERP
Process of
Preparation
Project
Preparatio
n
Business
Blueprintin
g
Realization Support
Go live
Preparatio
n
Figure shows : Phases of life cycle occurring
in an ERP software.

8. IMPLEMENTATION
 Process of Preparation: Initial Planning
 Project Preparation: Gathering resources
 Business Blueprinting: Process Requirements
 Realization: Implement Business Process
 Go live Preparation and Support: Moving to live operation

9. FOR BETTER ERP
 Flexibility : Meeting requirements
 Technology: User friendly
 Cost: Cost effective
 Complexity: Less
 Security
 Selecting Partner: Industry experience

10. PROS AND CONS OF IN-HOUSE
IMPLEMENTATION
1.Better Process
Knowledge.
2.Better Industry
Knowledge.
3.No money Goes
outside.
1.Product Expertise.
2.Lack of
methods/tools.
3.No implementation
Experience.
4.Higher chances o
failure.

11. THE OTHER WAY
 Customized ERP:
 Covers most requirements.
 Needs Modular Architecture.
 Reduction of Additional cost.
 Reduces Workflow.
 Provides Proper User Interface.

12. GLOBAL ERP CONSULTING COMPANIES
IBM,
Accenture
Deloitte, HP-EDS, Wipro,
Infosys, TCS, CSC
Siemens, Cognizant, L&T Infotech,
ATOS, HCL-AXON, Other Small
Companies
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3

13. FEW ERP SYSTEM EXAMPLES FOR
SMB
 NetSuite.
 Infor.
 QuickBooks.
 Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
 Epicor.
 Syspro.
 Workday.
 Sage.

14. ERP FOR MIDSIZE COMPANIES

15. ERP FOR SMALL BUSINESS

16. POSTMODERN ERP STRATEGY
 Breaks the idea that of “One product to rule all”.
 No same vendor needed.
 Best of breed solutions.
 Self driven &Cloud Based Storage.
 Less code .

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