#1 Garbage in Garbage out (GIGO) – This is used to express the idea that in computing and other spheres, incorrect or poor quality input will always produce faulty output. What you feed into your database is what you get as your reports in the ERP system. The more careful and accurate you are with your data, the more precise your reports will also be.
#2 Team Work will always pay – For the success of the modules and all the departments, the input of one member in a department will determine the input of another member in another department. For example, the Procurement department will depend on the input of the Materials/stores department for raising LPOs to the suppliers.
#3 Your vendor is not responsible for other IT related issues apart from the ERP. – Some people have the idea that anything to do with IT should be solved by the ERP vendor. For example, the PC malfunctions, the server breakdown in the case of on-premise installation and
#4 Change Management is important for EVERYONE in the organization. This can be as simple and direct as briefing your team and/or employees on the intended shift (in this case an ERP system) and identifying the major changes in the new system vis-a-vis the previous system. This way, your team is able to cope with fear and uncertainties that come with the new system.
#5 The Contract you sign with your vendor should be read and understood well. This gives you a better understanding on what you are getting yourself into and clarifies your role as well as that of the vendor.
#6 The implementation process needs patience. And a lot of it!! This is because having a new system comes with eagerness to see changes quickly and one might get the impression that your operations are being interrupted. In most cases, the implementation takes time because of setting up your data, training the tem/employees and making the follow ups after the implementation.
#7 Have a complete and wholesome understanding of your business operations – This will ensure that you know what value the ERP is bringing to your business and what to expect once you have implemented it.
#8 Take your training with the vendor very seriously – The implementation period takes into consideration the training of the users. This involves giving them insight on how they can use the system depending on their input in the organization. Some vendors charge extra fees for any training that will be done after the scheduled training.
#9 Prepare one person to be the Project manager – This is usually the person, apart from the owner of the business, who has a clear understanding of how the business works and acts as the link between the business and the ERP vendor. He/she is useful in the implementation process and in monitoring the schedule for a successful transition.
#10 Always seek help and clarity even before implementation – Some clients may feel 60% convinced about the success of the system, simply because they did not exhaust all their fears and doubts. Your vendor is always prepared for the ‘hard questions’ such as security, maintenance, breach of contract and payments. Feel confident that you eventually made the right decision.This paragraph serves as an introduction to your blog post. Begin by discussing the primary theme or topic that you plan to cover, ensuring it captures the reader’s interest from the very first sentence. Share a brief overview that highlights why this topic is important and how it can provide value. Use this space to set the tone for the rest of the article, preparing readers for the journey ahead. Keep your language approachable, yet informative, to create a strong connection.
