What is ERP?

ERP is the Concept which attempt to integrate all departments and functions across a company to create a single software program that runs off one database.

Features of ERP
i. ii. iii. iv. ERP provides multi-platform, multi-facility, multimode manufacturing, multi lingual facilities. Supports strategic and business planning activities, operational planning and execution activities. Has end to end supply chain management to optimize overall demand and supply data. ERP facilitates company-wide Integrated Information System covering all functional areas like manufacturing, selling and distribution, payables, receivables, inventory, accounts, human resources, purchases etc. ERP performs core activities and increases customer service, thereby augmenting corporate image. Allows automatic introduction of latest technologies like electronic fund transfer (EFT), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Internet, Intranet, Video conferencing, E-Commerce etc. Provides intelligent business tools like Decision Support System (DSS), Executive Information System (EIS), Data mining etc.

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Implementation Issues
Corporate and cultural needs should be mapped and implementation methods should be devised to match these needs. Do Gap Analysis between Package and Present Procedures A complete Business Process redesign / Reengineering (BPR) carried out prior to implementation.

 A good communication network should be established across the organisation. Peoples and power users should be selected from various units and divisions. A balanced team of implementation engineers from the service providers should be put together for implementation of SAP R/3. Implementation methodologies with minimum customization should be selected. Migration of Data from old legacy systems Mapping of business process put onto the package with Customization if Required Development of user-specific reports & transaction Conduct Test runs. Concurrence from user on satisfactory working of the system. Train all users and end users thoroughly.