20 MUST-KNOW TIPS BEFORE ERP IMPLEMENTATION
what is ERP implementation process:
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ERP is about your business, not the technology.
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ERP initiatives are very challenging.
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Selecting the right software is the first step in a successful ERP implementation.
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No ERP software is perfect. All have their strengths, weaknesses, and tradeoffs.
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A business blueprint is the second step to an effective ERP implementation.
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Business process re-engineering should happen before, not after, you implement your ERP software.
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ERP software best practices and pre-configuration solutions do not solve all the challenges of ERP
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SAAS won’t eliminate all of your risks, either.
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Your project will fail without adequate organizational change management.
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Executive buy-in and support is critical to ERP success.
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The “A-team” is Critical to ERP success.
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There is no “one size fits all” ERP strategy.
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If your operations and ERP system are misaligned, it’s probably not the fault of the software.
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Expectations are high, but most ERP implementations don’t properly define the “finish line.”
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Most organizations strive for “no customization,” but most fail to do so.
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You don’t have to implement ERP all at once.
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In addition to planning, implementation is also about execution.
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If you don’t measure it, you won’t achieve it.
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It is important to recognize the “canary in the coal mine,” or signs that your implementation may be in trouble.
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ERP success and benefits realization is largely determined before the implementation starts.
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