ERP implementation: What many companies underestimate
ERP system implementations are often associated with challenges. To help you be well prepared, here are a few things that many companies may not be familiar with:
Adjustment requirements: ERP is rarely immediately ready for use
Many companies may not fully recognize that ERP systems often require adjustments to meet the company's specific needs. They could assume that the ERP system meets all of their requirements out of the box. In reality, however, configuration or individualization is often necessary to adapt the system to real processes.
Internal resources: No success without participation
Implementing an ERP system requires the active involvement of the company's internal resources, in particular IT staff and subject matter experts. It is critical that sufficient time, capacity, and expertise are provided to ensure deployment, configuration, training, and support.
Data migration: Quality determines project success
Migrating data from existing systems to the new ERP system is a critical step. Companies must be aware that this process is time-consuming and that the quality of the old data is crucial. Data cleansing, transformation, and validation are often necessary to ensure consistency in the new system.
Change management: People at the center
The introduction of an ERP system always brings changes to everyday working life. Companies should not underestimate the effort and importance of change management. A well-thought-out training concept is needed so that employees understand the system, use it effectively and perceive it as an added value.
System maintenance: ERP needs ongoing support
After go-live, the work is not complete. An ERP system requires ongoing support, troubleshooting, regular updates, system architecture maintenance and security. For this, resources must be planned on a permanent basis; whether internally or through an external partner.
Strategic long-term perspective: planning ERP with vision
An ERP system is not a short-term tool. It should be part of a long-term digital strategy that takes growth, scaling and future expansions into account. Companies should address issues of development, modularity and technical sustainability at an early stage.
Conclusion: Plan ERP implementation realistically and think strategically
It is essential that companies take these factors into account at an early stage. Whoever is thoroughly informed, sets realistic expectations and secures external expertise creates the basis for a successful ERP implementation.
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