4 ways to improve your odds of implementing ERP well the first time
Implementing more than one multimillion-dollar ERP system may seem impractical and far-fetched for most companies, but Lora Cecere, Supply Chain Insights' founder and CEO, says it happens regularly.
"I've worked with a number of companies that have implemented ERP three or four times," says Cecere, "and they haven't done it well any of those times."
Because enterprise-wide software implementations eat up precious dollars, man-hours, and resources, Cecere says firms really need to focus on getting it right the first time. "Instead of being in such a hurry to get the implementation done," she explains, "take the time to focus on doing it well. You'd be surprised at how many companies completely miss this point."
Take the organization that focuses on automating current practices instead of figuring out new ways to use an ERP to its advantage. Cecere says this common practice finds companies either completely missing the boat when it comes to ERP's benefits - or wondering why results don't live up to expectations.
Cecere is currently working with an organization that's typical in how it is taking the wrong approach to nearly every aspect of its ERP implementation. "It's their first shot at this and they're doing it all wrong. They want it done quickly and are too short-term focused; they're not looking at the big picture."
To avoid this trap and to preserve resources while getting the best possible results from an ERP implementation, Cecere says companies should:
- Avoid confusing fast with effective. Faster implementation and/or installation times don't necessarily translate into a better experience and overall results.
- Avoid stopping with simply
automating current practices. Examine the new processes and practices ...
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