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In order to manage and integrate their essential business processes—such as finance, HR, supply chain management, manufacturing, procurement, and more—organizations employ this kind of software.
Enterprise Resource Planning
ERP Project Life Cycle
Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and Closure
Develop a business case and define the project on a broad level.
*Identifying business needs and Objectives
Initiation Phase
Stage requires complete diligence as it lays out the project’s roadmap.
*Developing Project Plans
Planning Phase
Where your team does the actual work *System Configuration
Execution Phase
Run simultaneously with project execution, thereby ensuring that objectives and project deliverables are met.
*Performance tracking
Monitoring and Control
This is the final phase of the project management process.
*Final Acceptance
Closure Phase
Common Challenges faced during ERP Implementation
*Resistance to Change
*Data Migration issues
*Integration Complexities
*Scope Creep
*Resource Constraints
Effective Strategies for Successful ERP Implementation
*Executive sponsorship and leadership
*Comprehensive planning and Realistic Expectations
*Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement
*Robust Communication Models
*Continuous training and Support
ERP Configuration and Customization
*writing new codes (scripts, programs, class files) within the software
*understanding the business requirements in detail
*Tailoring an ERP system to fit specific business needs.
*Modifying or adding features to enhance functionality.
ERP Customization
Customizing ERP to align with organizational needs (PROS)
*Personalized Solutions for Unique Business Needs
*Competitive Advantage through Unique Features
*Enhanced User Experience
*Custom ERP solutions can be integrated seamlessly
*Future-proofing and Scalability
Customizing ERP to align with organizational needs (CONS)
*Higher Initial Costs and Implementation Timeline
*Upgradation and Compatibility Challenges
*Maintenance Complexity
a software solution utilized by organizations to oversee various business functions including accounting, procurement, project management, risk management, compliance, and supply chain operations.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
a management approach where the steps involved in achieving a particular business goal are completely redesigned to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance.
Business process reengineering (BPR)
CHALLENGES IN ERP ALIGNMENT
*Resistance to change from employees *Complexity in integrating legacy systems *Implementation costs and time *Difficulties in managing organizational change
ROLE OF ERP IN BPR
*Improved Efficiency *Enhanced Quality *Agility and Adaptability *Data-Driven Decision Making *Streamlined Workflows
ERP plays a role in BPR by providing integrated systems that automate and streamline business processes, leading to improved efficiency.
Improved Efficiency
ERP standardize processes and providing real-time data, which improves the quality of products and services.
Enhanced Quality
ERP enables BPR by providing flexible systems that can quickly adapt to changing business requirements, enhancing agility.
Agility and Adaptability
ERP supports BPR by providing accurate and timely data, enabling organizations to make informed decisions based on data insights.
Data-Driven Decision Making
ERP contributes to BPR by optimizing and simplifying workflows, reducing redundancies and delays in processes.
Streamlined Workflows
the cornerstone of any successful change management strategy, especially in the context of ERP implementation.
*Clear and Consistent Communication
Two-Way Communication
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
training goes beyond merely instructing employees on how to use the new system; it is about equipping them with the knowledge and skills to adapt to the new processes and workflows that come with the ERP.
*Comprehensive Training Approach
Customization for Different Roles
TRAINING AND SUPPORT