An ERP is a business management software that integrates and manages the core business processes of an organization. In order for its successful implementation by any organization,some very basic key measures need to be taken care of. Apart from providing general information about ERP software, this PPT focuses on those main measures that result in its implementation’s success.

1. Measures for Successful
ERP implementation

2. Table of Contents
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Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP)
Requirement for ERP
Basic Modules of ERP
Main characteristics of ERP
Types of ERPs
Measures for Successful ERP
Implementation
Conducting a Brief ERP Planning Exercise
Ensuring the Organization’s Top Management’s
Support
Customizing only when Essential
Allocating Time and Resources for ERP Training
Appraising the Options Prior to Selecting an ERP
Provider
Conclusion

3.  An ERP is a business management software. It has a common database, a
common user interface and operates in real time. It integrates and
manages the core business processes of an organization and functions as a
tool to collect, store, manage and interpret data from a diverse range of
business activities. This is achieved by using a suite of integrated
applications, which aid in automating, standardizing and streamlining the
whole process. It standardizes, streamlines and integrates the core
business processes of the various departments of an organization, such as
finance, human resources, procurement, customer relationship
management and distribution, to a name a few. An ERP is meant to
increase operational efficiency and eliminate human errors.
 The most common types of ERP systems, based on deployment options,
are- cloud ERP, hybrid ERP and on-premise ERP.
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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

4.  Accelerates response times by using an integrated database
 Simplifies and streamlines lengthy workflows
 Eliminates chaotic data transfer, human errors and security gap by integrating
separate work processes into one system accessed through a unified interface
 Increases productivity
 Monitors, manages daily operations and helps make informed decisions
 Increases operational efficiency
 An effective cost reduction tool to save administrative and operating costs
 Facilitates business data analysis
 Saves time
 Helps to meet customer expectations more easily
 Provides real-time data of the company’s daily operations
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Requirement for ERP

5.  Manufacturing
 Inventory
 Purchase
 Management Accounting
 Order Processing
 Project Management
 Financial Accounting
 Human Resources
 Customer Relationship Management
 Sales and marketing
 Supply Chain Management 5
Basic Modules of ERP

6.  When one hears the term, “Customer Relationship Management
Software” it refers to an ERP software in the context of its Customer
Relationship Management module.
 Based on these modules, many ERP software packages have earned the
reputation of being the “Best GST Accounting Software in India” or
the “Best Inventory Management Software 2020”.
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Basic Modules of ERP

7.  Modular design
 Flexible and open database
 Operates in (or near) real time
 An integrated system
 Deployment options include: on-premises, cloud hosted or SaaS.
 A common database that supports all the applications
 A consistent look and feel across modules
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Main characteristics of ERP

8.  Tier I ERPs
 Tier I Government ERPs
 Tier II ERPs
 Tier II Government ERPs
 Tier III ERPs
 Tier IV ERPs
 ERP as a service(Cloud ERP)
 ERP in an IaaS cloud(Cloud ERP)
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Types of ERP

9. In the following slides some of the main measures are mentioned in detail,
which steer the ERP implementation process towards success.These
measures are-
 Conducting a brief ERP planning exercise
 Ensuring the organization’s top management’s support
 Customizing only when essential
 Allocating time and resources for ERP training
 Appraising the options prior to selecting an ERP provider
These are explained in more detail in the following slides.
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Measures for Successful ERP Implementation

10.  An ERP planning exercise should be carried out, ahead of considering ERP
providers. Proper attention should be paid to those business
operations/processes that need and will be catered to by the ERP tool.
The processes for which ERP software is being considered, their main
requirements should be analyzed. Precision in planning and proper
understanding of an organization’s unique and specific needs leads to
zeroing in on the right solution for ERP software that will best cater to
that particular organization’s reasons for opting for an ERP tool in the first
place. For the successful implementation of an ERP software, proper
planning is the first step that will ensure that an ERP software is chosen
after evaluating the organization’s business goals.
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Conducting a Brief ERP Planning Exercise

11.  In order for successful implementation of any plan in an organization, the
support of the top managements is essential. The same applies to ERP
solutions. Its success depends not only on proper planning regarding
choosing the right solution but also on this choice being supported by
senior management that is involved in and oversees the entire process. If
this doesn’t happen then there will be poor acceptance of this change and
ultimately a failure in user adoption after the ERP solution is implemented.
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Ensuring the Organization’sTop Management’s Support

12.  It is understandable that highly customized systems increase the overall
cost. This increased cost applies not only to the initial ERP deployment
stage but also to the time when there is a need for up gradation. Those
businesses that have unique requirements need to consider if they have an
available option to generalize such requirements, in order to eliminate the
cost that is required for customization. An ERP solution that is ready to be
deployed will offer more stability and less cost, although it can be less
flexible on the flip side.
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Customizing only when Essential

13.  Proper resources and sufficient time should be allocated to ensure
adequate training of the employees who would be using the ERP software.
As per statistics, a lack of it, is found to be one of the prime reasons
resulting in the failure of ERP tool’s successful implementation.
Considerations should be made regarding the time that employees need,
to develop their skills regarding using this software and adapt to this
change.
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AllocatingTime and Resources for ERPTraining

14.  All the ERP package providers that are being considered, should be
assessed thoroughly by making them go through several rounds of
assessment. This will reveal if those vendors meet all the requirements
that have been established in the planning stage.
 These few basic measures that have been mentioned above, will help any
business to achieve considerable success in implementing an ERP solution
to enhance operational efficiency and boost the business’ overall
performance with the aid of this highly efficient tool.
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Appraising the Options Prior to Selecting an ERP Provider

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16. Conclusion
When these simple yet effective key measures are considered and taken
care of in the process of an ERP solution’s implementation, then it will
lead to not only a successful implementation but also ensure that the
goals of having an ERP solution are met perfectly resulting in better
operational performance and enhanced productivity for the business that
is using it.

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