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ERP Preparation – What steps to follow

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ERP Preparation and Enterprise Resource Planning software implementation is one of the major decisions that a company undertake. Once your organization decided to implement Business software there are few steps which one need to follow before even selecting the ERP software or Vendor. In this blog post we will discuss how you can deploy new ERP solution with ease and what steps that needs to be taken within your organization for a successful ERP software implementation.

First Step is to ensure Management Involvement

ERP software implementation requires inputs from your team members as well as from the higher level executives such as CEO, CFO, Directors Etc. Ensure management involvement and promote ERP objectives to the management. With this first step you can ensure the company executives are involved in communication and addressing the concerns. Involving management and high level executives also ensure that you are going on a right track during the implementation of the solution.

Second Step is to allocate Project Manager

Project manager plays an important role for ERP implementation. If your company can afford an internal project manager you can assign one who is experience in ERP implementations previously and understand your business processes thoroughly. PM is the sailor of your ERP ship who executes the development smoothly.

Read our Article : 7 Important Qualities Of An ERP Project Manager

Third step is to develop implementation methodology

Once you assign a project manager your company must come up with the implementation methodology of the project which will showcase the procedures and steps in ERP development including milestones, responsibilities, expectation with the ERP software. You can define implementation methodology which helps you go gain lowest path on the Return on Investments.

Forth Step is to Examine Business Processes

It is important for the project manager and team to understand the current processes of the business and identify and examine the improvements in the existing process before implementing any ERP software. Examining business processes by checking the wasteful and inefficient areas with best business practices helps you to use the solution at optimum level.

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Fifth Step is to develop a Project Plan

After examination of your business processes it is time to develop a proper project management plan which draws attention to the objectives, processes, outcome from the entire ERP implementation. Project management plan helps you with smooth development of each ERP module and avoid failures.

Read our Article –Importance Of Project Management During ERP Implementation

After the project plan is completed you can check out on different ERP software and their functionalities based on your business processes. Once these steps are completed you can go with software selection, vendor selection, ERP demo, budgeting and approvals. The above 5 steps which we covered is to ensure from your company side you are aware of what is needed in the business. For any help on ERP implementation you can email us on sales@globalteckz.com

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