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.
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
Successful through the ERP project: Provider briefing
ERP project: three steps for good internal communication
What an ERP system really needs
Management & Leadership: Two different areas for a successful ERP project
ERP implementation: convince employees
Become an ERP consultant: tasks and know-how
