Compendium : The ERP project

An ERP project ? a challenge 

An ERP project is a major challenge for any company. If the project is successful. It contributes significantly to improving the efficiency of the processes. If the ERP project does not succeed, the whole 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 become 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 in the selection of the business software. We have also compiled a compendium on this topic.

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A project that understands your business

However, the project to introduce an ERP solution in your company is just as decisive for a worthwhile investment in business IT. Often, those responsible in the company are not even aware at the beginning that the integration of an ERP software is also necessarily connected with the project planning of this integration. After all, from many other standard software packages one is used to the fact that some training of the employees involved was necessary, but not a real project.
However, ERP software is always linked to your company's processes and can only play to its strengths if your company processes are also reflected in it. A medium-sized company in particular often thrives on the fact that it is particularly good at solving specific challenges. It is therefore essential that an ERP system supports this special solution competence. One of the most important tasks in an ERP project is to realise this while keeping an eye on costs and schedule.

The future in view

At the same time, you must constantly look to the future. Because the business world, which is turning faster and faster, is constantly making new demands on your company. An ERP system must be implemented in such a way that it can keep up with this constant change.

Man makes the difference

Not only the functional depth of the ERP solution, but predominantly also the competence of the people who support you in your ERP project plays a major role. Experience, solution competence, communication skills and industry proximity are just a few of the qualities that the people involved must bring to the table.

Our articles on the topic of ERP projects

SAP Business One Partner – the right one is important

As a SAP Business One Partner with over 20 years of experience in the successful deployment and care and maintenance of SAP...
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Data migration in ERP projects

Current studies such as the Trovarit study "ERP in Practice 2020/2021" show that many companies are overthinking the implementation effort of an ERP system ...
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ERP upgrade – at some point it will be time

Inconvenient but true, an ERP upgrade is almost inevitable after a period of running the business software. There is a renewal...
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Business process reengineering before ERP implementation

By its very nature, ERP software implementation requires review and adjustment of business processes to properly install and configure the software...
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Coding or customizing: Correctly adapting ERP software

There are two methods for customizing the processes of an ERP. Customizing is the method that the system, within the possibilities ...
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Enterprise software adoption - surprisingly non-technological

There are a lot of obstacles, challenges and surprises to overcome when introducing business software such as ERP or CRM. During ...
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Remote SAP Business One project despite Corona

On its news channel, SAP celebrates the successful remote introduction of SAP Business One at the fintech company XPAY. This was due to...
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ERP selection ? if it were that easy / part 9

In our series on ERP selection, we have already highlighted some facets of this difficult subject. At least we're in the flow now...
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ERP projects despite or because of Corona

The Covid-19 virus and its impact on the economy are still unpredictable even after weeks of lockdown. everywhere...
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ERP selection ? if it were that easy / part 8

In the last part of our series on choosing ERP software for a company, we presented suitable systems ...
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ERP selection ? if it were that easy / part 7

In the Corona crisis, many companies are concerned with other issues than introducing a new ERP system. At the same time, right now some companies are thinking...
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Time to tidy up – optimize ERP software now (part 1)

Corvid-19 is forcing many businesses to a standstill that is difficult to bear. Making the best of the situation...
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How to define project goals

Setting a goal is one thing, achieving a goal is another. Companies that are in ...
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ERP selection ? if it were that easy / part 6

Typically, a company introduces an ERP system like SAP Business One every 8-10 years. Everything that...
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ERP selection ? if it were that easy / part 5

The selection of a new ERP application is a project for companies before the actual ERP project has even started. In this series we highlight...
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ERP selection ? if it were that easy / part 4

Procuring ERP software for a company is a complex project. In this series, the different aspects of this ...
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ERP selection ? if it were that easy / part 2

In the second part (here you go to the first part) of our series about the selection of an ERP system, we cover and ...
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Agile in the future: Employees in an agile ERP project

Employees are the relevant factor for the success of an ERP project. Why? Because project management for ERP implementations is a complex task...
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Individual and contract manufacturers need other ERP solutions

Lot size 1 production can be found in many different industries. Plant constructors, tool makers, special machine construction, construction of special vehicles, shipyards ...
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What are the advantages of a modern ERP solution?

IT has developed rapidly with digitization. That's why a lot has changed in the ERP software. Nevertheless is...
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What distinguishes the project management from the key user?

If you have already carried out an ERP project, or are just planning one, you have probably heard from the key user and project manager...
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When does an ERP system have to adapt?

The adaptability of ERP systems is usually a quality feature. And rightly so, because after all, the software should support each company individually...
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SAP Business One at Engel Naturtextilien

Engel Naturtextilien from Pfullingen in Swabia specializes in the manufacture of products made from pure merino wool. Made in Germany...
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Successful through the ERP project: Provider briefing

Whether you are still looking or already in firm hands: The provider briefing is a good opportunity to provide the ERP provider with all ...
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ERP project: three steps for good internal communication

The project manager in the ERP project is the position that has to communicate to all sides. Internal communication in particular can...
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What an ERP system really needs

Quick and easy: That's not what the decision for a new ERP system is. Finally, the first question to be answered is...
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Management & Leadership: Two different areas for a successful ERP project

The problems that can occur in an ERP project have been explained here frequently and in a wide variety of ways. Rare is...
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ERP implementation: convince employees

ERP software is not the only guarantee for success. During an introduction, the ERP users must also be convinced ...
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Become an ERP consultant: tasks and know-how

"Consult an ERP consultant" is a recommendation that we often make here when it comes to software projects. And we (as...
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SAP Business One partner and customer have to find each other

As a SAP Business One partner, you deal with the entire range of medium-sized companies. Customer and SAP consultant ...
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Process optimization - The right time for the analysis of the processes

Process optimization is the be-all and end-all of a successful ERP implementation. But when is the right time to examine the previous processes? ...
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Too much or too little? How much information is allowed in the specifications

Getting started with an ERP project often determines its success. The essential role of the specifications in this process have ...
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State funding for your ERP project

SMEs shy away from investing in an ERP system. What a lot of people don't know: You can get government funding for your project...
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ERP project: Three tips for a good specification

A specification is part of every ERP project. It defines what the new ERP system in the company must fulfil. Hence ...
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ERP project and habit - adapt or adopt?

The introduction of a new ERP system offers many opportunities for a company. But often the employees in the ERP project are ...
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Introduce ERP successfully: integrate employees

The introduction of an ERP system does not automatically guarantee its success. Most of the time, software implementation goes through a long process of process analysis and...
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International ERP Rollout: Strategies for Corporate Groups

An ERP rollout is not the same as an ERP rollout - that has taught us every experience with often international ERP projects ...
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SAP Business One with Versino at Crown Technics

One likes to hear customer praise and even better when it is expressed publicly in this way. Quote: "..the people from Versino are from ...
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“Return of Invest” – What is an ERP system worth?

?What can an ERP system like SAP Business One cost? ? We keep asking this question...
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10 reasons why an ERP system makes sense for every company

We talk shop a lot about the benefits and use of ERP systems. The industry relevance, whether standard or tailored and which functions in ...
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Scrum in the ERP project: is that possible? (Part 1)

Many ERP solution partners offer implementation methods for introducing business software. Most of them are based on classic project management methods. Agile...
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BPM: tool or concept?

In principle, Business Process Management - BPM for short - means nothing else than process management. The duties of this were frequently...
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The advantages of cross-industry ERP software

Today's companies like to claim "We are very special". Most people want this individual image...
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Success with CKS.DMS for SAP Business One

CKS.DMS started years ago as a relatively simple DMS ADDON for SAP Business One. In the meantime, however, the functionality of the document archive ...
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ERP software and investment security - should you pay attention in advance?

The decision to introduce a new ERP system, such as SAP Business One, for the first time is not easy for many entrepreneurs. Some go...
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This is why ERP projects fail - and how you can do it differently

An ERP project is always an opportunity for a company. But also a risk. Of course, as providers and consultants, we try ...
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Find the right ERP consultant

Once you have understood what an ERP system is and that this could be important for your own company ...
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What must ERP software be able to do when selling in project business

The distribution and sale of a project is itself a project that should support a fully integrated ERP application. The requirements for this...
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ERP project: when it's going to be complex

If you look up the meaning of the word "project" in the dictionary, you will come across the following explanation: a project is a (big...
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Linear vs. agile: project management in a roundabout way

Project management - just recently we presented the various methods that a company can use to approach an ERP project ...
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Project management and its methods

Every scientist knows: reliable methods are essential for excellent results. And project management is a science in itself. The ...
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Internally in the ERP project: key users

As consciously as some decisions are made on an ERP project, others are sometimes made with little thought. For example, the...
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Let's be honest: Do ERP projects have to be so complicated?

After years of arguing about function and technology, SAP has had a new marketing strategy for some time...
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The big ERP project no-go's

Anyone who has been following our articles for a long time will probably have heard it more often: An ERP implementation is often accompanied by the ...
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Let's be honest: How much does a SAP Business One project cost? ? Part 3 ?

After the first part of our ERP cost series sheds light on the basic orientation of an SAP Business One introduction, we...
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SAP successfully supports aid organization

?When a life is saved,? writes Navyn Salem, ?anything seems possible.? The founder of the aid organization Edesia firmly believes that ...
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Let's be honest: How much does a SAP Business One project cost? - Part 2

In the previous part of our series on the costs of an SAP Business One implementation project, we dealt with the basic ...
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Let's be honest: How much does a SAP Business One project cost? ? Part 1

There are many factors that contribute to the cost of a SAP Business One implementation project. In addition, there are...
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Optimizing business processes in an ERP project?

Many companies also see the introduction of a new ERP system as the right moment to do another job: business processes ...
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Budgeting for ERP projects: Calculate beforehand!

We have already mentioned at a few points that ERP projects are a time-consuming affair. Where does the project actually come from...
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ERP with Versino: Industry software for the electrical industry

SAP Business One - Elektro One is the name of the industry solution for medium-sized companies in the electrical industry. This is based on SAP Business One ...
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Configuring instead of programming: Module ERP for medium-sized companies

No company today can do without the support of ERP software. And that's not just good for the manufacturers...
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Successful through the ERP project: data import

The time has come: Your ERP system is practically in the starting blocks. In order to finally be able to work with the new solution...
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Specifications in the ERP project - help or obstacle?

They take time and money - more than necessary if you're not careful. Specifications should help to get an overview in ERP projects ...
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Successful in the ERP project: The way to a good specification

The specifications can be a real burden for any ERP project. Also, because from beginning to end it plays a supporting role...
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The right project management – 5 tips for the selection

Taking the lead in an ERP implementation is a responsible task. It is not uncommon for management to have problems finding a suitable project manager...
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Standard ERP: advantages and disadvantages

Anyone who deals with ERP software will hear about standardized or individual systems again and again. The name alone clarifies in ...
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How much does an ERP system cost

The pricing policy when purchasing an ERP system is a very opaque matter. The word "purchase" alone is wrong at this point, ...
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The search for the right one. Part 2: Errors in ERP selection

Once a company has decided to purchase a suitable ERP solution, the biggest step has been taken. That's how you think. However, the...
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The search for the right one. Part 1: Does my company need an ERP system?

The question is not really if, but when to start the ERP search. Is a company just starting out...
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Successful with SAP Business One: ERP in healthcare

"It was a big leap of faith, but we've never regretted it." Serosep, a leading manufacturer and distributor of experimental laboratory tools ...
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ERP solutions: The answer to data chaos

A system for this, a software solution for that... The IT landscapes in medium-sized companies are growing. However, many companies are unaware...
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ERP systems for start-up companies: problems and solutions

Thinking about an ERP system when founding a company is about the same as thinking about building a house with the ...
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ERP goals: Why a clear goal leads to project success

At the beginning of an ERP implementation, hopes are often high. The new system is intended to simplify processes, create an overview and a basis for decision-making and ...
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ERP projects - what the companies think

The annual Panorama survey of ERP projects shows that in most cases budgets and schedules are still exceeded. When ...
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ERP for international medium-sized companies

Medium-sized companies with branches abroad are growing rapidly. Markets and globalization make business activities abroad attractive. But ...
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New study ?ERP in practice?

Study shows ERP solutions with an industry focus are popular. Users want improvements for mobile working with ERP. ?ERP in...
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Successful through the ERP project: seven reasons that will convince everyone

Although an ERP system automates many of the manual processes, there are still those who work with it: Initiate work steps, transfer data to ...
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The benefits of ERP systems

It is well known that ERP systems are no longer an option, but a must for every company. Nevertheless, many with ...
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Find the right partner for the ERP project

In theory, the introduction of an ERP system is also possible with sufficiently experienced employees. However, in practice it is...
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ERP & CRM ? Part 1: Why integration is necessary

ERP and CRM. Two systems that fall more than often in one sentence. The two solutions have two fundamental ...
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SUCCESSFUL THROUGH THE ERP PROJECT / the (useful) specifications

A popular method for many medium-sized companies to select a suitable ERP system is to submit a specification to various providers. In comparison should ...
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SUCCESSFUL THROUGH THE ERP implementation / implementation methods - classic vs agile

Anyone planning to introduce ERP software in a medium-sized company can choose between different strategies: the agile or the classic approach...
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ERP implementation in China

In the course of globalization, many companies have set up new offices on various continents. The...
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Successful through the ERP project: process analysis

The process analysis is and remains one of the most important components of a successful ERP implementation. Most companies shy away from this challenging...
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Successful through the ERP project: employee integration

Not so long ago, the introduction of an ERP solution was considered a purely technical project and a matter for the ...
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Successful through the ERP project / Convince the management

One of the biggest hurdles when introducing an ERP project is to completely convince the management of this ...
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Successful through the ERP project: software training

When the ERP implementation is almost complete, future users are trained. That there are some things...
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Successful through the ERP project: 9 problems and how to prevent them

Problematic: although there is so much choice in ERP for medium-sized companies, no solution can guarantee success. However with...
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eCommerce ERP integration

An ERP system in online trade and eCommerce only offers a significant advantage if there is a direct connection to the web shop ...
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ERP for global use

Globalization is no longer just a matter for large corporations. Small and medium-sized businesses are also involved in international competition and use ...
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7 tips for introducing an ERP system

The introduction of an ERP system completely changes the previous processes of a company. The implementation of the system must be approached like a project ...
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ERP Especially for service companies

Although the ERP systems for manufacturing companies are partly similar to those of service companies, they differ completely on second inspection...
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SAP Business One supports aid organization in Haiti

Four years after the earthquake in Haiti, Yunus Social Business (YSB) is helping to rebuild the country. SAP is one of the...
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Another showcase for SAP HANA and SAP Business One

SAP Business One has long since left the small business arena. Meanwhile, the SAP finds ...
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ERP selection part 1 - The question of why? or goals instead of functions

According to the latest Trovarit study, a medium-sized company spends 8-15 months selecting new ERP software. The methods...
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Cloudy Promise ? ERP selection in German medium-sized companies

For several years now, medium-sized companies have been the target group to which many manufacturers of business software are geared. Here you can see the...
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Is the selection of an ERP software really that difficult?

Spoiled for choice. This applies in particular to companies that are introducing a new ERP system today...
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Prices and costs for SAP Business One

This article was updated on 07/19/2017 The costs incurred when purchasing ERP software such as SAP Business One are listed under ...
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