This document discusses ERP implementation basics including the life cycle, package selection, implementation strategies, process, project team, and success and failure factors. It describes the key steps in the implementation process as understanding the business, selecting software, training users, creating a blueprint, implementing, and maximizing the system. Various implementation strategies like big bang, phased, parallel, and hybrid approaches are also outlined.
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Unit 3: ERP Implementation Basics
This document discusses ERP implementation basics including the life cycle, package selection, implementation strategies, process, project team, and success and failure factors. It describes the key steps in the implementation process as understanding the business, selecting software, training users, creating a blueprint, implementing, and maximizing the system. Various implementation strategies like big bang, phased, parallel, and hybrid approaches are also outlined.
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UNIT 3
ERP implementation basics
Unit 3 ERP implementation basics-Life cycle-Package selection-Implementation strategies- Implementation process, Project team, success and failure factors of an ERP implementation- Maximizing ERP system ERP Implementation basics Understanding the business Selection of Software Training of users Creation of Blue print for implementation Going for Implementation ERP implementation Life cycle ERP Package selection ERP implementation strategies New book answer( refer book ) 5 types Big bang Phased Parallel Process line hybrid Big bang strtaegies Three pillars Big bang variants Process Mini big bang(finance, People distribution, manufacturing)
Technology Mega big bang(do or
die) Multi big bang(diffgeographical) ERP Implementation strategies ERP implementation process Assembling the participants Need analysis review Project mission and vision statements creation Determination of org structure Creating core team Establishing train needs Establishing the data conversion strategy Establishing interfaces Determining work estimates Cost of consultants Calculation of implementation time Identifying constraints Establishing policies. ERP implementation team Failure factors.. 1. Lack of Management Participation 2. Lack of Planning 3. Unclear business objective 4.Under-estimating resources required 5. Unrealistic Expectation 6. Extensive Customization 7.Lack of flexibility in ERP 1. 8. Insufficient testing 2. 9.Lack of training 3. 10. Improper Post-Implementation services 4. 11.Poor management of the transition phase Maximising ERP system Maximizing ERP system 1: Make a detailed list of shortcomings or missing needs. 2.Make changes to dashboards, fields, etc. 3.Communicate with ERP provider to see if they have any features or options to fit. 4.Consider customizations to improve the ERP.