Formulating a goal is one thing, achieving a goal is another. Companies that think and work in projects face this difficulty time and again. In order to define real project goals from a project utopia, it takes more than clear words. What you have to bear in mind with regard to project goals:
Read MoreERP selection - if it were that easy / Part 6
The specifications followed in the fourth part, while communication with the ERP partner was described in the fifth part. We now move on to the presentation phase.
Read MoreERP selection - if it were that easy / Part 4
After the basics in the first part, the second part was about the different motivations around an ERP project. After the third part, which names the responsible persons, it is about the specifications.
Read MoreIndividual and contract manufacturers need other ERP solutions
Production with batch size 1 can be found in many different industries. Plant manufacturers, tool manufacturers, special machine construction, special vehicle construction, shipyards and many other specialised manufacturers of individual and contract manufacturers. These individual and contract manufacturers often still work with isolated solutions instead of integrated business applications. Yet there are so many ERP systems for manufacturing companies.
Read MoreWhat distinguishes the project management from the key user?
You probably also know that an ERP project can sometimes resemble a large construction site ... It is therefore important that the tasks of the key user and the project management are clearly defined, especially as these overlap in some places.
Read MoreWhen 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 is supposed to support each company individually. Nevertheless, the established processes are often not as efficient as they could be.
Read MoreSuccessful ERP project: Vendor briefing
Whether still searching or already in firm hands: The vendor briefing is a good way to provide the ERP vendor with all the important information about your company.
Read MoreERP project: Three steps for good internal communication
Project manager in an ERP project is an important position. Especially the internal communication can be important for the success of the project.
Read MoreManagement & leadership: two different areas for a successful ERP project
We have already explained the problems that can occur in an ERP project here many times and in many different ways. It is rarely the software that causes a project to fail. In most cases, it is an erroneous assumption or poorly thought-out project management that is an obstacle to the desired success of the new system. Regardless of whether you want to introduce a completely new ERP solution or replace your old software: Paying proper attention to the following two areas will lay the foundation for the success of your ERP project.
Read MoreERP introduction: convincing employees
The software is not the only success factor. When it is introduced, the ERP users must also be convinced.
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