| Because of its extensive function within the | | | | very expensive and complicated. There are |
| organization, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) relies | | | | companies that specialized in ERP implementation. |
| on very large and complex software. In the early days, | | | | They start with project planning, architectural design, |
| numerous analysts, programmers and users did the | | | | data conversion and integration of ERP modules, |
| implementation of ERP systems in a single firm. This | | | | e-business applications and legacy systems. They can |
| was only until the development of the Internet that | | | | speed up the process and accomplish the job in less |
| allowed consultants to connect to company | | | | than 6 months with solid pilot testing. |
| computers for the installation of standard updates. | | | | You may also seek the help of ERP vendors for |
| Today there are web-based ERP systems that can | | | | technical consulting that involves programming and |
| be downloaded through web browsers. These | | | | modification of software to suit the specific and unique |
| web-based ERPs are cross-platform and maintained | | | | needs of your business. |
| centrally. Deploying them doesn't require any client | | | | The third-party consulting companies can help you with |
| installation. | | | | ERP system configuration and business consulting. |
| However, in every ERP system implementation, | | | | They will study the current business processes of your |
| customization is usually required. This is because some | | | | organization and fit them with the corresponding |
| ERP packages are very generic in their reports and | | | | processes in the ERP system. |
| examinations. They may not correspond to your | | | | Educating and training your employees about the ERP |
| existing business processes or comply with your | | | | system is essential in the transition from old processes |
| objectives and needs. You have to customize your | | | | to new. To reduce the cost of ERP training, you may |
| ERP software because it is the customization that | | | | seek the assistance of training companies that are |
| makes an ERP a success or failure. | | | | specialized in coaching workers on using the ERP |
| ERP implementation and customization without expert | | | | software. |
| help for large and transnational companies can be | | | | |