Streamlining ERP Processes: Unlocking the Benefits of Value Stream Mapping
Organizations must optimize processes and improve operational efficiency for sustainable growth in today's competitive landscape. Value stream...
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Rebecca Bridges : Apr 6, 2020 12:58:00 PM
The absolute first task in preparing for an ERP implementation is ensuring the executive team has all bought-in on the project. There should be a clearly written business case that the executive team can sign off on. Additionally, the executive team should communicate this initiative, along with the reasons why, to the entire organization.
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ERP implementations are large-scale change initiatives that will impact nearly every individual in the organization. Therefore, the next consideration is your people - both those that will be impacted by the ERP as well as those that will be chosen to participate on the project team. It’s important to start evaluating how well your people can take change and just how much change they can handle. It’s also a time to start considering who will participate on the implementation team.
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One of the most common causes for go-lives to be delayed is data migration taking longer than expected. Before kicking off the implementation, your organization’s data should be identified, reviewed, and likely cleansed.
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Possibly a more obvious consideration, are examining your processes. It is likely that this has already been completed to identify requirements for the new ERP system, however, if not, now is a great time to start documenting your processes.
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Choosing a cloud-based ERP system is advantageous for many reasons, one of which is not having to support the on-premise hardware. However, there are infrastructure considerations for the cloud.
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Although each of these topics merits their own blog, answering these basic preparatory questions can help your organization get a cloud-based ERP implementation started on the right path. This preparation takes time, however thorough planning at the start of an implementation is the best way to mitigate risks later.
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