An ERP project - a challenge
An ERP project is a major challenge for any company. Is the project successful? It makes a significant contribution to improving the efficiency of processes. If the ERP project is not successful, the entire company is often set back in its development. The often-used image of open-heart surgery indicates that a failed ERP project can sometimes even be life-threatening for a company.
Just one building block: the right software
Of course, an essential building block for a successful ERP project is already laid when selecting the business software. We have also compiled a compendium on this topic.
A project that understands your company
However, the project to introduce an ERP solution in your company is just as important for a worthwhile investment in business IT. Those responsible in the company are often not even aware at the beginning that the integration of ERP software, the project planning for this integration is also mandatory. After all, we are used to many other standard software packages requiring some training of the employees involved, but not a proper project.
However, ERP software is always linked to the Processes The software is connected to your company and can only play to its strengths if your company processes are also reflected there. Medium-sized companies in particular often thrive on solving special challenges particularly well. It is therefore essential that an ERP system supports this special solution expertise. One of the key tasks in an ERP project is to realise this while keeping an eye on the costs and schedule.
The future in view
At the same time, you must constantly look to the future. After all, the ever faster-moving business world is constantly coming up with new requirements for your company. An ERP system must be implemented in such a way that it can keep pace with this constant change.
Man makes the difference
Not only the functional depth of the ERP solution, but also the expertise of the people who support you in your ERP project plays a major role. Experience, solution expertise, communication skills and industry proximity are just some of the qualities that the people involved must have.
Our articles on the topic of ERP projects
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SAP Business One Partner - the right one is important
Data migration in ERP projects
ERP upgrade - It will be time at some point
Business process reengineering before ERP implementation
