The document discusses various options for implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. It describes building an internal custom ERP system, purchasing a tailor-made commercial ERP package and customizing it, or hiring an external vendor to build a custom system. The key options covered include adapting an existing package, tailoring business processes to fit the package, or customizing the package. Critical factors for success include management support, clear expectations, dedicated teams, and strict schedules.
The document discusses various options for developing enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, including building solutions using internal resources, adapting tailor-made ERP solutions, and developing custom ERP applications using external resources. It provides details on each option, such as execution phases, selection criteria, potential pitfalls, and critical success factors. Overall, the document serves as a guide for organizations to evaluate different approaches to implementing ERP systems.
The document discusses various options for building enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, including developing a custom solution internally or externally, or purchasing a commercial off-the-shelf package. It provides details on the steps involved in each option such as selecting software, conducting a gap analysis, customizing or parameterizing the software, training users, and post-implementation support. Key factors for success include top management support, clear requirements, strict schedules, and user involvement.
This document discusses various options for developing and implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. It describes building ERP solutions using internal resources, adapting tailor-made ERP solutions, and developing ERP applications using external sources. For each option, it outlines the key steps, considerations, potential pitfalls, and critical success factors. The document provides an overview of ERP concepts and aims to help organizations evaluate which approach may best suit their needs and resources.
ERP and Business process engineering by Krisheed ImmadiKrisheed Immadi
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It discusses ERP concepts, the current business environment that drives companies to adopt ERP, and the evolution of ERP over time. The document also outlines different options for building an ERP system, including using internal resources, tailoring a commercial ERP package, or developing a custom system with external resources. Key phases of ERP implementation like selection, preparation, production and post-implementation are also summarized.
The document discusses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). ERP is an integrated software solution that facilitates company-wide information sharing and processes across all departments. It aims to integrate and optimize business functions and processes. The document outlines the evolution of ERP, considerations for product selection such as functionality and costs, critical success factors like management support and training, and steps to build an ERP system using external resources.
The document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including their purpose of integrating business transactions across functions, typical modules, benefits, and implementation process. ERP aims to address resource planning needs through a unified software solution that tightly integrates functions like finance, manufacturing, and distribution. The implementation process involves selecting a vendor, preparing the organization, installing the software, piloting the system, training users, and ongoing maintenance.
ERP is an enterprise-wide software solution that integrates all departments and functions of a company. It facilitates integrated information sharing across the entire organization to optimize resources, increase customer satisfaction, and ensure seamless integration between different functions. Implementing an ERP system provides benefits like reduced overheads and inventory, timely responsiveness to business needs, enhanced market share and image, and ability to keep up with technological changes.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is an integrated software solution that coordinates all resources, information, and activities needed to complete business processes. ERP aims to integrate core corporate functions like finance, manufacturing, distribution, human resources, etc. under a common database and software platform. ERP evolved from materials requirement planning (MRP) systems of the 1970s and manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) systems of the 1980s. A typical ERP package solution has modules for sales, marketing, distribution, manufacturing, finance, personnel, maintenance, purchase, and inventory management. ERP implementation promises benefits like seamless integration, order tracking, cost control, and competitive advantage but also risks like high costs and customization issues. Careful
The document discusses various options for developing enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, including building solutions using internal resources, adapting tailor-made ERP solutions, and developing custom ERP applications using external resources. It provides details on each option, such as execution phases, selection criteria, potential pitfalls, and critical success factors. Overall, the document serves as a guide for organizations to evaluate different approaches to implementing ERP systems.
The document discusses various options for building enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, including developing a custom solution internally or externally, or purchasing a commercial off-the-shelf package. It provides details on the steps involved in each option such as selecting software, conducting a gap analysis, customizing or parameterizing the software, training users, and post-implementation support. Key factors for success include top management support, clear requirements, strict schedules, and user involvement.
This document discusses various options for developing and implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. It describes building ERP solutions using internal resources, adapting tailor-made ERP solutions, and developing ERP applications using external sources. For each option, it outlines the key steps, considerations, potential pitfalls, and critical success factors. The document provides an overview of ERP concepts and aims to help organizations evaluate which approach may best suit their needs and resources.
ERP and Business process engineering by Krisheed ImmadiKrisheed Immadi
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It discusses ERP concepts, the current business environment that drives companies to adopt ERP, and the evolution of ERP over time. The document also outlines different options for building an ERP system, including using internal resources, tailoring a commercial ERP package, or developing a custom system with external resources. Key phases of ERP implementation like selection, preparation, production and post-implementation are also summarized.
The document discusses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). ERP is an integrated software solution that facilitates company-wide information sharing and processes across all departments. It aims to integrate and optimize business functions and processes. The document outlines the evolution of ERP, considerations for product selection such as functionality and costs, critical success factors like management support and training, and steps to build an ERP system using external resources.
The document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including their purpose of integrating business transactions across functions, typical modules, benefits, and implementation process. ERP aims to address resource planning needs through a unified software solution that tightly integrates functions like finance, manufacturing, and distribution. The implementation process involves selecting a vendor, preparing the organization, installing the software, piloting the system, training users, and ongoing maintenance.
ERP is an enterprise-wide software solution that integrates all departments and functions of a company. It facilitates integrated information sharing across the entire organization to optimize resources, increase customer satisfaction, and ensure seamless integration between different functions. Implementing an ERP system provides benefits like reduced overheads and inventory, timely responsiveness to business needs, enhanced market share and image, and ability to keep up with technological changes.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is an integrated software solution that coordinates all resources, information, and activities needed to complete business processes. ERP aims to integrate core corporate functions like finance, manufacturing, distribution, human resources, etc. under a common database and software platform. ERP evolved from materials requirement planning (MRP) systems of the 1970s and manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) systems of the 1980s. A typical ERP package solution has modules for sales, marketing, distribution, manufacturing, finance, personnel, maintenance, purchase, and inventory management. ERP implementation promises benefits like seamless integration, order tracking, cost control, and competitive advantage but also risks like high costs and customization issues. Careful
The document discusses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for Braebill, including:
- Braebill's current systems are inflexible legacy systems, so they plan to implement a 2-tier ERP for centralized management.
- A survey found 2-tier ERP offers cost savings and faster implementation over single-tier ERP.
- Braebill will implement a hybrid approach with a centralized tier-1 ERP for common functions and standardized tier-2 ERP for business units.
- Key steps in ERP selection and implementation include forming teams, selecting products and partners, and change management.
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP as software that integrates business functions across an enterprise, discusses the history and evolution of ERP from separate systems in the 1960s-1980s to integrated ERP in the 1990s, and outlines the main components or modules of a typical ERP system, including accounting, human resources, manufacturing, project management, customer relationship management, and supply chain management. The document also covers ERP implementation options, vendors, advantages, disadvantages, examples of successful implementations, and reasons why ERP projects fail.
Enterprise Resource Planning is a Business Management Software Suite that integrates applications that automate back office functions related to technology, services and human resources. ERP integrates all operational functionalities such as Production, Planning, Finance, Sales, HR - in a single application, database and user interface. To know more visit us at https://lnkd.in/fucruSn
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems integrate core business functions like finance, manufacturing, sales, and human resources by sharing common data across various departments. ERP implementation involves several phases including project planning, gap analysis, business process reengineering, configuration, testing, training, go-live, and post-implementation support. While ERP requires large upfront costs and time for implementation, it provides benefits like reduced costs, improved customer satisfaction, and increased flexibility through integrated business processes and data. Major ERP vendors include SAP, which is a market leader with various application modules used by over 80% of Fortune 500 companies.
ERP systems integrate various business processes across departments into a single system. They provide advantages like a single database for all company data, improved security, standardized processes, and replacement of separate applications. However, ERP implementation has disadvantages such as high costs, potential lack of flexibility, and need for employee training on new systems. Transportation is a key part of logistics and involves selecting appropriate modes based on factors like price, time, and risk of damage for different product types. Modes include air, rail, truck, water, and pipeline, with varying proportions of fixed and variable costs.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrates all departments and functions within an organization into a single IT system. ERP serves as a cross-functional backbone that automates many internal business processes. The core components of most ERP systems include accounting and finance, production and materials management, and human resources. Extended ERP components focus more on external operations and include business intelligence, customer relationship management, supply chain management, and e-business. ERP provides benefits such as integrating financial and customer order information, standardizing manufacturing processes, and reducing inventory.
1. The document discusses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including their history, components, implementation challenges, and critical views.
2. ERP systems emerged to integrate disparate business functions and processes, improve supply chain management, and provide real-time information to managers.
3. Major ERP vendors include SAP, Oracle, and BAAN. Successful implementation requires fitting the software to business needs, change management, and ongoing maintenance and upgrades.
The document provides an overview of the Aditya Birla Group, a large multinational conglomerate based in India. It describes the Group's global operations and industries, including being the world's largest producer of viscose staple fibre and Asia's largest integrated aluminum producer. It also discusses the Group's success in employing over 100,000 people across 25 nationalities and generating over 50% of its revenues from international markets.
Enterprise resource-planning-erp-1218631405959212-8Pratik Van
The document discusses enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP as software that integrates all functions of a business, including planning, manufacturing, sales, and marketing. It describes the typical ERP implementation process, which includes steps like project planning, gap analysis, configuration, testing, and training. The benefits of ERP systems are also outlined, such as reduced costs, improved customer satisfaction, and increased flexibility. Major ERP vendors like SAP are also introduced.
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software integrates all departments and functions across an organization onto a single computer system that can serve all of the different departments' particular needs. It allows companies to use a system of integrated applications to manage the business and automate many back office functions related to technology, services, and human resources. The key benefits of ERP include improved information flow, real-time updates and access to data, and better alignment of business processes.
Deploying an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is an expensive proposition, not just in terms of licensing and maintenance, but in terms of dedicated resources and time. The implementation of ERP systems has helped small and mid-sized companies, significantly improve their business metrics by process optimization, improving the entire supply chain process, better inventory control, better reporting to take decisions, integration across functionalities and increasing transparency across the company. Purchase department can see the sales department data, Sales department can see inventory data, and top management can see any data on a click of single button.
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP as a suite of integrated business applications that collect and manage data from core business processes. The goals of ERP are to acquire profitable customers, retain them longer, and help them spend more. While ERP offers benefits like integration and efficiency, implementing an ERP system is a complex process that requires outside consultants and can cost over $10 million. The document outlines the typical ERP modules and both the advantages and disadvantages of implementing an ERP system.
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP as multi-module software that helps businesses manage important business processes like production, purchasing, inventory, customer service and order tracking in an integrated way. The document outlines the evolution of ERP from isolated systems in the 1960s to more integrated systems today. It also discusses key considerations for ERP selection and implementation like functionality, costs, vendor support and technology.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a business software that allows organizations to manage resources across departments from a single integrated system. It provides real-time data sharing between systems using a common database. Implementing an ERP system involves deciding which functions and modules to support, customizing the system, choosing an implementation strategy, and training end users. Potential benefits include reduced costs, improved processes, and increased efficiency, while risks include high costs and difficulties with customization and change management.
Future directives in erp, erp and internet, critical success and failure factorsVarun Luthra
This ppt explains Future Directives in ERP, ERP and Internet, its critical success and failure factors, Hit 'Like' button if the ppt turns out to be useful for you in any way. Enjoy :)
The document provides an overview of a survey conducted on ERP implementations. Some key findings from the survey include:
- 52% of respondents anticipated increased budgets for new ERP implementations or modules in 2004 compared to 2003.
- SAP and PeopleSoft/J.D. Edwards were cited as the most popular ERP packages used.
- 46% of respondents indicated that inadequate requirements definition and resistance to change were the main challenges to successful ERP implementations.
ERP software integrates all functions of an enterprise including finance, manufacturing, warehouse, and HR into a single system. Common ERP examples are SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft. ERP is driven by needs like improving customer satisfaction and facing competition. It provides benefits like integrated information systems and optimized data input. ERP has evolved from systems for just inventory control in the 1960s to encompassing all enterprise activities today. Choosing between in-house development or a packaged ERP solution involves tradeoffs around customization, best practices, and implementation effort.
Coca-Cola Hellenic, one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers worldwide, has started a three year long project to substitute all legacy systems with a SAP implementation called Wave 2, in order to maximize efficiencies in use of resources and apply common best practices and polices accross the group.
SAP ABAP support by bob panic www.rockstarconsultinggroup.combob panic
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a system that integrates all of these functions into a single system, designed to serve the needs of each different department within the enterprise. ERP is more of a methodology than a piece of software, although it does incorporate several software applications, brought together under a single, integrated interface.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems integrate primary business applications; all the applications in an ERP suite share a common set of data that is stored in a central database. A typical ERP system provides applications for accounting and controlling, production and materials management, quality management, plant maintenance, sales and distribution, human resources, and project management.
This document discusses Eloquent Technology and their vision for providing adaptive enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. It outlines key benefits of ERP systems such as integrating financial and customer order information, standardizing processes, reducing inventory levels, and improving human resource management. The document also covers ERP implementation approaches, challenges, and strategies for ensuring ERP solutions deliver promised benefits and help enable profitable growth.
The document discusses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for Braebill, including:
- Braebill's current systems are inflexible legacy systems, so they plan to implement a 2-tier ERP for centralized management.
- A survey found 2-tier ERP offers cost savings and faster implementation over single-tier ERP.
- Braebill will implement a hybrid approach with a centralized tier-1 ERP for common functions and standardized tier-2 ERP for business units.
- Key steps in ERP selection and implementation include forming teams, selecting products and partners, and change management.
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP as software that integrates business functions across an enterprise, discusses the history and evolution of ERP from separate systems in the 1960s-1980s to integrated ERP in the 1990s, and outlines the main components or modules of a typical ERP system, including accounting, human resources, manufacturing, project management, customer relationship management, and supply chain management. The document also covers ERP implementation options, vendors, advantages, disadvantages, examples of successful implementations, and reasons why ERP projects fail.
Enterprise Resource Planning is a Business Management Software Suite that integrates applications that automate back office functions related to technology, services and human resources. ERP integrates all operational functionalities such as Production, Planning, Finance, Sales, HR - in a single application, database and user interface. To know more visit us at https://lnkd.in/fucruSn
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems integrate core business functions like finance, manufacturing, sales, and human resources by sharing common data across various departments. ERP implementation involves several phases including project planning, gap analysis, business process reengineering, configuration, testing, training, go-live, and post-implementation support. While ERP requires large upfront costs and time for implementation, it provides benefits like reduced costs, improved customer satisfaction, and increased flexibility through integrated business processes and data. Major ERP vendors include SAP, which is a market leader with various application modules used by over 80% of Fortune 500 companies.
ERP systems integrate various business processes across departments into a single system. They provide advantages like a single database for all company data, improved security, standardized processes, and replacement of separate applications. However, ERP implementation has disadvantages such as high costs, potential lack of flexibility, and need for employee training on new systems. Transportation is a key part of logistics and involves selecting appropriate modes based on factors like price, time, and risk of damage for different product types. Modes include air, rail, truck, water, and pipeline, with varying proportions of fixed and variable costs.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrates all departments and functions within an organization into a single IT system. ERP serves as a cross-functional backbone that automates many internal business processes. The core components of most ERP systems include accounting and finance, production and materials management, and human resources. Extended ERP components focus more on external operations and include business intelligence, customer relationship management, supply chain management, and e-business. ERP provides benefits such as integrating financial and customer order information, standardizing manufacturing processes, and reducing inventory.
1. The document discusses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including their history, components, implementation challenges, and critical views.
2. ERP systems emerged to integrate disparate business functions and processes, improve supply chain management, and provide real-time information to managers.
3. Major ERP vendors include SAP, Oracle, and BAAN. Successful implementation requires fitting the software to business needs, change management, and ongoing maintenance and upgrades.
The document provides an overview of the Aditya Birla Group, a large multinational conglomerate based in India. It describes the Group's global operations and industries, including being the world's largest producer of viscose staple fibre and Asia's largest integrated aluminum producer. It also discusses the Group's success in employing over 100,000 people across 25 nationalities and generating over 50% of its revenues from international markets.
Enterprise resource-planning-erp-1218631405959212-8Pratik Van
The document discusses enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP as software that integrates all functions of a business, including planning, manufacturing, sales, and marketing. It describes the typical ERP implementation process, which includes steps like project planning, gap analysis, configuration, testing, and training. The benefits of ERP systems are also outlined, such as reduced costs, improved customer satisfaction, and increased flexibility. Major ERP vendors like SAP are also introduced.
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software integrates all departments and functions across an organization onto a single computer system that can serve all of the different departments' particular needs. It allows companies to use a system of integrated applications to manage the business and automate many back office functions related to technology, services, and human resources. The key benefits of ERP include improved information flow, real-time updates and access to data, and better alignment of business processes.
Deploying an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is an expensive proposition, not just in terms of licensing and maintenance, but in terms of dedicated resources and time. The implementation of ERP systems has helped small and mid-sized companies, significantly improve their business metrics by process optimization, improving the entire supply chain process, better inventory control, better reporting to take decisions, integration across functionalities and increasing transparency across the company. Purchase department can see the sales department data, Sales department can see inventory data, and top management can see any data on a click of single button.
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP as a suite of integrated business applications that collect and manage data from core business processes. The goals of ERP are to acquire profitable customers, retain them longer, and help them spend more. While ERP offers benefits like integration and efficiency, implementing an ERP system is a complex process that requires outside consultants and can cost over $10 million. The document outlines the typical ERP modules and both the advantages and disadvantages of implementing an ERP system.
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP as multi-module software that helps businesses manage important business processes like production, purchasing, inventory, customer service and order tracking in an integrated way. The document outlines the evolution of ERP from isolated systems in the 1960s to more integrated systems today. It also discusses key considerations for ERP selection and implementation like functionality, costs, vendor support and technology.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a business software that allows organizations to manage resources across departments from a single integrated system. It provides real-time data sharing between systems using a common database. Implementing an ERP system involves deciding which functions and modules to support, customizing the system, choosing an implementation strategy, and training end users. Potential benefits include reduced costs, improved processes, and increased efficiency, while risks include high costs and difficulties with customization and change management.
Future directives in erp, erp and internet, critical success and failure factorsVarun Luthra
This ppt explains Future Directives in ERP, ERP and Internet, its critical success and failure factors, Hit 'Like' button if the ppt turns out to be useful for you in any way. Enjoy :)
The document provides an overview of a survey conducted on ERP implementations. Some key findings from the survey include:
- 52% of respondents anticipated increased budgets for new ERP implementations or modules in 2004 compared to 2003.
- SAP and PeopleSoft/J.D. Edwards were cited as the most popular ERP packages used.
- 46% of respondents indicated that inadequate requirements definition and resistance to change were the main challenges to successful ERP implementations.
ERP software integrates all functions of an enterprise including finance, manufacturing, warehouse, and HR into a single system. Common ERP examples are SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft. ERP is driven by needs like improving customer satisfaction and facing competition. It provides benefits like integrated information systems and optimized data input. ERP has evolved from systems for just inventory control in the 1960s to encompassing all enterprise activities today. Choosing between in-house development or a packaged ERP solution involves tradeoffs around customization, best practices, and implementation effort.
Coca-Cola Hellenic, one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers worldwide, has started a three year long project to substitute all legacy systems with a SAP implementation called Wave 2, in order to maximize efficiencies in use of resources and apply common best practices and polices accross the group.
SAP ABAP support by bob panic www.rockstarconsultinggroup.combob panic
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a system that integrates all of these functions into a single system, designed to serve the needs of each different department within the enterprise. ERP is more of a methodology than a piece of software, although it does incorporate several software applications, brought together under a single, integrated interface.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems integrate primary business applications; all the applications in an ERP suite share a common set of data that is stored in a central database. A typical ERP system provides applications for accounting and controlling, production and materials management, quality management, plant maintenance, sales and distribution, human resources, and project management.
This document discusses Eloquent Technology and their vision for providing adaptive enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. It outlines key benefits of ERP systems such as integrating financial and customer order information, standardizing processes, reducing inventory levels, and improving human resource management. The document also covers ERP implementation approaches, challenges, and strategies for ensuring ERP solutions deliver promised benefits and help enable profitable growth.
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Quattordicesimo Meetup di Milano, tenutosi a Milano il 23 Maggio 2024 dalle ore 17:00 alle ore 18:30 in presenza e da remoto.
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4. ERP – General Concepts
What is ERP?
The Current Scenario
Why ERP?
Definition
Evolution
Expectations
BPR & ERP
BPR – The Steps
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5. What is ERP?
facilitates company-wide integrated
information systems, covering all
functional areas
performs core Corporate activities and
increases customer service augmenting
Corporate Image
ERP is a solution, which
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6. The Current Scenario
Islands of Information
Difficult to get timely & accurate information
Heterogeneous Hardware & Software
platforms & practices
Poor connectivity between different
organizational locations
Sticking with obsolete technology
Resist to change
Lack of proven man-power to develop
integrated software
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8. Why ERP?
For Management – to know what is happening
in the company
One solution for better Management
For cycle time reduction
To achieve cost control & low working capital
To marry latest technologies
To shun the geographical gaps
To satisfy the customers with high expectations
To be Competitive & for survival
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9. ERP - Definition
“Software solution that addresses the
Enterprise needs, taking a process view of
the overall organization to meet the goals,
by tightly integrating all functions and
under a common software platform”
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10. Evolution of ERP
1960’s - Systems Just for Inventory Control
1970’s - MRP – Material Requirement Planning
(Inventory with material planning & procurement)
1980’s - MRP II – Manufacturing Resources Planning
(Extended MRP to shop floor & distribution Mgnt.)
Mid 1990’s - ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning
(Covering all the activities of an Enterprise)
2000 onwards – ERP II – Collaborative Commerce
(Extending ERP to external business entities)
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11. ERP – Expectations
Integrating all the functions
Integrating the systems running in all the locations
Transparency of information using a single
data source across the organization
Software must be responsive
Modular
Flexible
Easy to add functionalities
Provide growth path
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12. BPR & ERP
Just automating the existing business practices
will not help ERP to achieve the anticipated results
because, OO + NT = EOO
Business Process Re-engineering [BPR] brings out the
deficiencies of the existing setup
BPR and ERP will give way to implement new
systems and the long pending improvements in the
existing systems
BPR may be time consuming but the scope can be
restricted & controlled by the Management
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13. BPR - Steps
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Understand Simplify/Improve Automate
Understand the
existing
systems
associated with
all the
functionalities
Draft & frame the
possibilities & ways
to simplify or
Improve or
eliminate the
processes
Implement
with the help
of ERP
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14. ERP – Options
OPTION 1 – MAKE [Using Internal resources]
Developing a custom-built ERP package, specific to the
requirements of the organization, with the help of the
in-house IT department
OPTION 2 - BUY
Going for Tailor-made ERP packages available in the market like
SAP, Oracle applications, Baan, PeopleSoft etc.
OPTION 3 – MAKE [using External resources]
Developing a custom-built ERP package, specific to the
requirements of the organization, with the help of a
software solution provider
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16. ERP – Building using Internal
resources – The Facts
Lack of adequate & qualified manpower
Not driven with clear focus on expectations,
time & cost
Poor software project management
Lack of seriousness with the Management & the
IT Team
High employee turnover
Lot of schedule gaps during Project execution
Normally project life is more
Frequent change in the scope with the approval
of the Management
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19. About
Generalized off the shelf application s/w packages
Modules based on rich functionalities for all business
functions
User tested with lot of installations
No lead time requirement for software development
Tuned for more users/networks with adequate & in-
built security
Parameterized for flexibility
Can sit on latest hardware & software platforms
Upgradation of functionalities with version control
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21. ERP Product selection Phase
ERP Team formation for selection
Appointment of Consultants [if needed]
Scoping study
Product selection
Implementation partners selection
Hardware/Communication cost estimation
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22. Product Selection - Parameters
Reputation of the ERP product
No.of installations in the geographical vicinity
% of the overall functional availability
Customization possibilities
After sales support
Your investment plan & budget
Implementation partner’s track record
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24. Preparation Phase
Framing ERP Implementation Strategies
Formation of Apex & Steering committees
Functional & IT team formation
Training on ERP functions & features
Scope finalization
GAP analysis
Action plan to resolve the gaps
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25. ERP product acceptance - options
1. Adapting directly, all the functions available in
the ERP Product [Applicable for startup companies]
2. Change the way the firm does the business to fit
the product [Compromising]
3. Customize the ERP product to suit the business
Processes. [Customization]
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26. GAP Analysis
This is the process to identity the gaps by mapping
the expectations of the company with the
capabilities of the ERP product
Results of Gap Analysis
Directly Supported
Workaround suggested
Extension required
Change in business process – suggested
Not full supported
Manual – not under the scope of ERP
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27. Production Phase
Installing the software & hardware
Tuning the software to meet the
customization needs
Master & Control data arrival as per
the Product data structures
Location & people specific roles & rights
allocation for module access & security
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28. Implementation Phase
Conference Room Pilot [Parallel run]
Resolving the Parallel run issues
Training the end users
Live run
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29. Post-Implementation Phase
Regular monitoring
Tuning [hardware/software] for patching
the performance issues
Maintenance
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30. Pitfalls & Points of concern
Costly comparing to custom-built options
Lot of hidden costs
Chances of cost & time overrun are high
The Level of customization/Indianization
Compulsion to pay for redundant modules/features
Vigorous involvement of all during implementation
Non-availability of special practices like Customer
Complaint, Logistics
Linking historical data – offline & painful
The requirement of Change Management is a must
Dependency on outsiders is high
IT department – Poor grip on the Implemented systems
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31. Critical Success Factors
The firm & optimistic approach of the Management
- on adapting the ERP product driven methodologies
- on customization
- on monetary commitments
The dedicated Team
Good Training
Strict adherence to the Project schedules
Right technical infra-structure
Change Management
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33. Building ERP using Ext.sources
About this option
The Principle!
The Steps
Why?
Points of Concern
Software Vendor selection
Critical Success factors
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34. About
Here the whole package is designed & built
by keeping a specific enterprise & its business
Practices in mind
by incorporating the improvements/additions
with due integration
without compromising or changing the current way
of doing the business and
providing flexibility to accommodate your business
fluctuations
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35. The Principle!
The best as seen elsewhere, need not be the
the best for you.
What is your best is what
can be successfully implemented
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36. The Steps
1. Software vendor selection
2. Detailed study by the vendor
3. Scope & platform finalization
4. Freezing the commercials
5. Development
6. Hardware addition/upgradation
7. Old master/transaction data migration
8. Parallel run with Integration & connectivity check
9. Implementation
10.Maintenance
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37. Why?
Very economical while comparing the cost of implementing
tailor-made ERP solutions
Less prone for hidden-cost hits
The company can opt for its choice of Hardware, Software &
communication platforms based on the skill availability
The company and the software vendor have the direct
relationship during the project execution. The proximity
would be high & convenient.
IT department has good control over the Project
What is required only would be considered under the scope –
No redundancy
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38. Why? - Cont.
The requisite flavor of E-Biz & work-flow components
can be embraced towards value edition
The existing practices & applications can be tuned and
linked with the proposed package
Maintenance & improvements are easy & less costlier.
Even IT team can maintain the setup after getting the
source code
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39. Points of Concern
Software development vendor selection
Requirement/scope finalization [high chances of
retaining the islands as it is]
Less chances of Value addition
Not time tested
Chances of Prolonged project duration
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40. The following traits should be considered while selecting
the software vendor for building the ERP application
Technical expertise
Domain knowledge
Adequate manpower
Project management skills
Long existence in the field
Extra skills [e-biz & workflow]
Software Vendor Selection
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41. The Critical Success Factors
• Clear Vision & support of the Management
• Capabilities of the software development vendor
• Scope & Expectations finalization towards
meeting the ERP concepts
• Strict implementation schedules & periodical
monitoring
• The involvement of the IT & functional teams
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