ERP implementation and ROI

Published 25th August 2009

IT is not only the successful implementation of ERP is the prime objective of Eresource project

management team, (http://www.eresourceerp.com/ERP-implementation-and-ROI.html) but also to help

achieve a return on investment (ROI) in the shortest possible time. Return on investment does not

just imply in terms of financial gain. It can be in terms of the growth in productivity,

(http://www.eresourceerp.com/ERP-implementation-and-ROI.html) efficiency, or in terms of overall

improvement in the performance of the company or even to the extent of better transparency in the

operations being carried out by the firm and of course, the satisfaction of the users.

ERP implementation also results in bringing together various sections of the organization like

personnel, material and processes.This may help change the organization's working culture.

Issues in ERP implementation

Every organization has its own cultural or organizational structure. In this situation, it is

natural for them to be sceptical about ERP, since it is felt that their businesses are unique,

organizations varying and cultures different. However, there is no need of such concern as an ERP

package has been designed and is being continually upgraded to incorporate the best industry

practices to suit most industry segments.

With thorough and dedicated BRP study and adapting those changes in the business process well

before implementing the ERP shall help make things smoother. It is therefore recommended that

this methodology is followed; otherwise there is chance that most of the time users are left

frustrated. This leads to poor participation and costly delays.

It is important to understand that an ERP package not necessarily fit in completely with the

existing business practices of most organizations and hence, the onus is on the users to

appreciate this fact and to work with the implementation consultants in trying to adapt to the

package. In doing so, they don't have to feel that they are compromising on their business

effectiveness; rather, by accepting the package, they are adopting the best of breed business

practices and ensuring the successful implementation of new system.

The other important factor is that the users do not expect a reduction in their workload

immediately after the implementation of ERP and should not look for a miracle to happen. An ERP

package is only an enabling tool and improves the flow of information and formalizes all the

business processes and workflow that exists in an organization. It helps users to do their jobs

better, which may call for additional efforts.

If one has to have more information in a system, it entails more work for more users, but the

benefit is that this information is properly stored and can be fruitfully uses by other users in

making better decisions. As the flow of information throughout the organization improves, the

company starts performing better and this in turn benefits the users who have collectively

improved their way of working. The package design and the architecture facilitate the

availability of information to all authorized users in a useful way.




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