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PROJECT CHARTER FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ERP SOFTWARE IN INDUSTRY.
1.0 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
Name Implementing ERP Software in Industry.
Description Design, develop and implement the ERP Software.
Project Requestors Group No.10 (Gaurav Verma, Raghav Ohri, Shibam Mandal and Tania Malhotra.)
Project Managers Group No.10 (Gaurav Verma, Raghav Ohri, Shibam Mandal and Tania Malhotra.)
Project Sponsor Dr. Vipul Gupta
2.0 BUSINESS REASONS FOR PROJECT
An ERP software has proved to be a very useful and effective tool with regards to handling specific features
and departments within a production based company or industry. Majority of such corporations, regardless of
their size, use an ERP system to manipulate their tactics, streamline their operations, and develop more of
their profitability. An ERP software program gives them get real-time accurate statistics, and helps them
display the effectiveness of employees operating on their work floor, so one can make more knowledgeable
and timely decisions, and make the organization more efficient.
3.0 PROJECT OBJECTIVES (PURPOSE)
The objective of the ERP Business Transformation Strategy is to modernize and integrate business processes
and systems which will help to Improve Service Experience.
Enhance Competitiveness
Modernize Business Processes and Systems
Automate Business Solutions
Increase Operating Efficiency
Provide Access to Standardized Collective Data
4.0 PROJECT SCOPE
The project scope could be defined by using the principal SMART.
S: Specific, To Material Management.
M: Measurable, The following project would be achieved by looking at the adequate resources in the
organization and how many employees are to be given access to the ERP Software.
A: Achievable, All the employees are taken into consideration so that the project is attainable and not
impossible to achieve.
R: Realistic, The project is within the reach of all employees and is relevant and will be benefiting the
organization as a whole.
T: Timely, This project has the clearly defined time-line and dead-line which is very important for
implementation of any project.
5.0 PROJECT DELIVERABLES
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The major deliverables that can be get from this project are-
Key Users Team Formation.
Delivery and Installation of ERP application.
End-Users trained as per training plan.
Provides real time information and data of the organization.
Increase Productivity.
Provide integration between different departments.
Reduces work Duplicacies.
Improved relationship with vendors and customers.
Helps in better forecasting and reporting.
Helps in maintaining a benchmark for competition.
Provides security to business data.
6.0 KEY ISSUES
Severity Description
Implementation An ERP system is implemented step by step and because it is very standard, it needs to be
Time designed to a particular business, to handle the processes just the way the company needs
them.
Adequate After the implementation of an ERP system, resentment from employees is common. This
could heavily degrade the productivity of processes. Special training and motivation before
Training the implementation are very helpful. This would give the teams, some time to get familiar
with the software.
Proper Project Companies who want to implement the ERP system, need to assign their best employees for
Management successful implementation. Generally, companies appoint external help as well but internal
employees are preferred.
Implementation The entire cost of an ERP implementation is much greater than the initial costs. The total
cost depends on the customization cost. Greater the customization, higher will be the final
Cost implementation cost.
Employee It’s been observed that despite of training, many employees leave the organization after the
implementation of ERP system. This can immensely affect the growth rate of a company.
Retention
7.0 MILESTONE DATES
Ite Major Events / Milestones Who Dates
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1. Develop framework Shibam Mandal 25.09.20
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2. Complete a research summary Raghav Ohri 01.10.20
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3. Develop guidelines (general and financial) Tania Malhotra 05.10.20
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4. Consult with departmental rep, Attraction & Retention Working Gaurav Verma 15.10.20
Group, Workplace Advisory Group 20
5. Networking/Information event for all departments Shibam Mandal 20.10.20
20
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6. Develop department toolkit, templates, resources Raghav Ohri 30.10.20
20
7. Implementation and communication to stakeholder groups Tania Malhotra
02.11.2020
8. ERP Software Launch in the Organization. Gaurav Verma
05.11.2020
9. Framework evaluation, consultations, lessons learned Shibam Mandal
10.11.2020
10. Premiers Award of Excellence to best Employees Raghav Ohri
16.11.2020
8.0 RISKS
Severity Description
Support and buy-in of framework, guidelines and tools from the HR community
Support and buy-in of framework, guidelines and tools from managers
Support and buy-in of framework, guidelines and tools from employees
Implementation timelines
9.0 PROJECT’S CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS (MUST BE MEASURABLE)
Increase awareness and consistent practice of recognition throughout the organization (post-presentation
evaluations, employee survey results)
Create a healthier and more supportive working environment (employee survey results)
Improved job satisfaction and employee engagement (employee survey results)
Improved awareness and linkages between department business plans and individual and team
performance (employee survey results)
Increased participation in corporate recognition activities (attendance, # of nominations received)
Increased favourable employee perceptions of feeling valued for their contributions. (employee survey
results)
Increased favourable employee perceptions of being recognized for a job well done. (employee survey
results)
10.0 CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
Buy-in and support from senior leaders, HR community, managers, employees
Effective communication
Employee input into development and implementation of recognition activities
Employee awareness of department purpose, priorities, objectives, goals and values
Activities are supportive of organizational values
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11.0 SIGNOFF
Project Sponsor: Dr.Vipul Goyal
Date: 09.12.2020
Submitted by- Group No.10
Gaurav Verma (501904173)
Raghav Ohri (501904173)
Shibam Mandal (501904114)
Tania Malhotra (501904196)
