3 Steps to Proper ERP Implementation

We have a tip for you -- don't throw money out the window. What happens if you decide to make a large investment in the company and the result is not to your liking? There will be disappointment, disillusionment, recrimination. Selection and implementations ERP system is a big step that costs a lot of money. When that doesn't work out, you look for the culprit first on the vendor side, then you blame the software, and finally wonder if you couldn't have done anything differently.

Let's take a look at how to start the implementation right from the start. We summarize 3 steps that often elude companies and are for success ERP System Implementation Project completely key.

1) Do a thorough research to know what the starting line looks like

ERP system will help you Optimize business processes, cheapen the operation, save labor. This is a clear thing. On the other hand, nothing works by waving a magic wand. Many companies make a mistake when implementing an ERP system that ultimately costs them money — they assume that the new system will fulfill everything already mentioned without first examining their current processes.

In doing so, there may be obstacles that will subsequently affect the success of the new ERP system. In the company, processes may take place that are completely unnecessary, may not meet business requirements, require optimization.

• Part of it Analyses of existing processes should be identification and prioritization — in short, tell yourself what you expect from ERP and what is important.
• During process mapping, you should identify gapsthat the ERP system can fill, such as reporting and analysis, automation and data integration.
• For existing processes, think about how effective they are. Do you have measurable results available? Is the data up to date and can it be trusted?
• What metrics would you like to follow in your company, but currently you don't have where or how to get the data? Make sure you put together requirements to measure process performance.

If you have your processes mapped in this way, the vendor of the selected solution will be available instant insight into business processes and will be able to model more efficiently.

2) What do you expect from ERP implementation?

You have evaluated the existing company processes. We can tick that off. You know where you have gaps and what needs to be improved. The next step is to define the scope and ERP Implementation Project Goals.

Define:

• what specific tasks and processes will ERP system to cover
• which business functions and processes will the ERP system automate
• what data needs to be integrated and what specific business objectives the system needs to support
• what performance indicators (KPIs) you want to monitor and report

In addition to having a clear implementation plan in front of your eyes in this way, you will get a list of specific goals and tasks. When the project is completed, you will be able to measure its success.

3) Prepare company data

When you're going to migrate data, it's not enough to take what you have and transfer it to a new environment. Existing data is needed clean and format to make it compatible with the new system. Perform a complete data audit of all existing systems and applications. Sort the data that needs to be migrated.

When migrating data, it's a bit like a classic migration. You can take the whole wardrobe and stick it in the closet in the new apartment. Although you will save your work, the new housing will be full of clothes and things that are no longer yours, do not correspond to your tastes and current lifestyle. They will take up space and prevent you from getting something new or living in a more airy, minimalist environment. In short, it is not effective.

Look at your old company data. Identify the ones you want to “move”, clean them, verify their timeliness. It is up to your IT department to define the data transfer method and test the data migration process. Perhaps we do not need to remind you that in such a step it is necessary to be extremely careful — develop a data backup and recovery plan in case of errors or loss.That's it — ERP implementation is a challenging process, but with good preparation and a strategic partner by your side, you can handle everything. IN Blue Dynamic We are specialists in IT technology and will help you choose a solution tailored to the needs of your business. We love challenges and are able to empathize with the situation of our clients. By selecting and implementing an ERP system, we will guide you from A to Z.

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