ERP is like a Baby


Well attending a seminar enlightened me about ERP and essentials of ERP .The seminar focussed only on positives of ERP but there are lot of challenges in implementing ERP.Well one should understood that ERP is not a complete product rather it is a semifinished product that tries to automate both internal and external information systems.Previously ERP was used to integrate only basic functions in an enterprise but know it has increased to newer level were ERP is integrated with suppliers/vendors and also customers if  possible.


Now question comes should every organization go for ERP?Organizations think that our business is not doing well lets go for ERP?Our records are too much paper work is more so lets go for ERP?Whatever may be the reason ERP implementation cannot be a solution.One should understand that above mentioned are problems in the process so if you go for ERP implementation it will just automate the process but not change the existing  process .Above questions need process management techniques rather than ERP.There is a very small line of difference between these that companies need to understand.BPM is much a macro term and ERP acts as a enabler in BPM.



There are also companies which while implementing  ERP did lot of mistakes.These are global giants .Take the case of hp,Hersheys,Nike and many others.All these companies either had issues in change management,lack of tap management,poor planning and most importantly wrong approach.So ERP is like a baby and one should patiently listen to its needs and pampered and loved like a baby only then the ouput would come out.

Some basic questions need to ask before making a call on ERP are:-
1.       How can ERP help to improve a company’s business performance?
2.       How long does an ERP project take?
3.       What things will ERP correct in My Business?
4.       Will ERP fit into the ways I do business?
5.       What does ERP Actually cost
6.       When will I get returns from ERP?
7.       What are the hidden costs of ERP?

If these questions are crystal clear in the mind of company then so to say challenges of implementing ERP will be reduced and company would achieve their goals and vision.

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