Implementation of ERP System in an Organization

By: Gijo George
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:09:58
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ERP Stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. It is a software system implemented in an organization, to increase productivity and enable efficient utilization of resources. An ERP system, if properly implemented can do wonders for the organization. But if the implementation fails, its outcome is drastic.

ERP Software helps to manage the resources in a tightly integrated environment. The benefits of a properly implemented ERP system are numerous. Each activity can be monitored and will be reflected in the financial results. More, accurate decisions can be made. Production can be controlled and redundant inventory can be avoided.

Implementation of ERP assumes a greater focus in this context. It calls for the total cooperation from the staff and the implementation team. Many organizations are reluctant to leave their old system to adopt the new system. Implementation team should be able to convince the benefits of the new ERP system, and should explain the solution in its totality. All the data should be entered in a dummy server first. Once the client is properly trained on the new system, it can be transferred to the live server where the actual ERP system resides. This dummy server is the exact replica of the original server where the original data resides.

Training the end users is also the responsibility of the implementation team. They have to see that the trainees are getting the system properly. Ultimately, they are going to use the system. Lack of proper training can lead to the failure of the system.

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