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    An ERP system integrates all functions of a company, like finance, customer orders, and HR, into a single computer system. ERP provides benefits like standardized operations, reduced costs, and improved communication. Companies can implement ERP gradually or all at once. Challenges include flexibility, timelines, resources, and resistance to change. Key enablers are preparation, executive support, training, and using an off-the-shelf system. Effective change management is also critical for successful ERP implementation.

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    An ERP system integrates all functions of a company, like finance, customer orders, and HR, into a single computer system. ERP provides benefits like standardized operations, reduced costs, and improved communication. Companies can implement ERP gradually or all at once. Challenges include flexibility, timelines, resources, and resistance to change. Key enablers are preparation, executive support, training, and using an off-the-shelf system. Effective change management is also critical for successful ERP implementation.

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    An ERP system integrates all functions of a company, like finance, customer orders, and HR, into a single computer system. ERP provides benefits like standardized operations, reduced costs, and improved communication. Companies can implement ERP gradually or all at once. Challenges include flexibility, timelines, resources, and resistance to change. Key enablers are preparation, executive support, training, and using an off-the-shelf system. Effective change management is also critical for successful ERP implementation.

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    Enterprise Resource Planning


    (ERP) Systems
    What is ERP?

    • An ERP system is an attempt to integrate all


    functions across a company to a single
    computer system that can serve all those
    functions’ specific needs.
    • “Integration” is the key word for ERP
    implementation.
    What is ERP?
    Major Reasons for Adopting ERP

    • It has Integrate financial information


    • It Integrates customer order information
    • Standardize and speed up operations
    processes
    • Reduce inventory Management system
    • Standardize Human Resources information
    Potential Benefits of ERP
    • Internal Benefits
    – Integration of a single source of data
    – Common data definition
    – A real-time system
    – Increased productivity
    – Reduced operating costs
    – Improved internal communication
    – Foundation for future improvement
    Potential Benefits of ERP

    • External Benefits
    – Improved customer service and order fulfillment
    – Improved communication with suppliers and
    customers
    – Enhanced competitive position
    – Increased sales and profits
    ERP Implementation Approaches

    • The big bang – install a single ERP system


    across the entire organization
    • Franchising – Independent ERP systems are
    installed in different units linked by common
    processes, e.g., bookkeeping.
    • Slam dunk – install one or several ERP modules
    for phased implementation of key business
    processes.
    Major Challenges to ERP Implementation

    • Flexibility of software system upgrades


    • Implementation timelines
    • Availability of internal technical knowledge
    and resources
    • Education and training
    • Implementation strategy and execution
    • Resistance to change
    ERP Implementation - Key Enablers
    • The organization is prepared for the change.
    • The executive leaders are active and visible in their
    support.
    • The initiative is seen as a business imperative by the
    organization.
    • The resources are available to conduct the project
    completely.
    • A good packaged system is used and not customized.
    • The user group is trained to use the software before it is
    implemented.
    ERP Implementation Practices
    • Change Management
    – Redesigned jobs call for higher levels of skills and
    accountability
    – Change management is viewed as more than just
    increased training and communication
    – Enterprise-wide systems drive redesigned changes.
    – The executive sponsor is the change agent.
    – Resistance from the work force (including
    management) is the most significant obstacle.

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