PREPARE FOR ERP

BY :MOSAB SHRAFIAHMED KORD

Overview

Selecting the ERP Provider is potentially

the most contentious step in the ERP process,

and may divide university stakeholders who

favor different ERP solutions.

Overview

In extreme cases, conflict over which software is best for the institution, and the inability to resolve such a conflict, can cause delay or temporary abandonment of the project. Therefore it is important that this step is carried out using best practices in group decision-making..

Seven Steps in the ERP Process

Step 1 : The Strategic Plan – Providing the

Rationale and Making the Business Case

the activity is Strategic Plan Provide the rationale and make the

business case for the ERP project

Seven Steps in the ERP Process

Step 2 : Assess the “Readiness” of theInstitution – Determining “preparedness”and Achieving Organizational

Understanding The activity is ReadinessAssessment Determine institutional“preparedness” and achieve organizationalunderstanding of the ERP process

Seven Steps in the ERP Process

Step 3 : Prepare for Vendor Selection –

Determining your SoftwareRequirements and Documenting yourBusiness Practices The activity is Prepare for vendor

selection Document business practices and

determine software requirements in preparation for vendor selection

Seven Steps in the ERP Process

Step4 : Select your ERP Vendors –

Choosing Your Technology Partners

The activity is Vendor Selection Choose your technology partners,

both the RP software and the ERP implementer

Seven Steps in the ERP Process

Step 5 : Plan the Implementation –

Preparing for Success The activity is Plan the

Implementation Prepare for a successful

implementation by developing a comprehensive plan

Seven Steps in the ERP Process Step 6 : Implement the ERP

Solution –Working the Plan The activity is Implement the ERP

solution Work the implementation plan; schedule, track

and control the hundreds of project tasks.

Seven Steps in the ERP Process

Step 7 : Post Implementation Assessment – Where are We Now?

The activity is Post implementation Assessment

Determine if objectives were met and determine the extent of functionality of the software that is being used

Successful ERP Implementation the First Time

When ERP implementations fail to deliver, it’s usually because management hasn’t taken the time to structure the organization to take advantage of these systems.

How to Prepare an ERP Budget: Ten CriticalSteps

ten critical proven steps and checklists that Collegiate Project Services has used successfully to help organizations develop ERP project budgets:

Ten Critical Steps

1. Clearly define the budget scope and

continuously communicate. 2. Define the cost components of the

ERPimplementation. 3. Identify primary software costs. 4. Identify third-party software

needs. 5. Identify possible non-ERP related

softwareneeds.

Ten Critical Steps

6. Identify the costs of consultants. 7. Plan for an implementation “War

Room.” 8. Plan for hardware equipment

storage needs. 9. Do not underestimate

miscellaneous costs. 10. Define your budget’s critical

success factors.

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