Our Blog: ERP Implementation

As an ERP software provider catering to manufacturing and distribution enterprises, we have emphasized enough in our earlier blogs on the entire process of ERP implementation, the mistakes that enterprises do with ERP implementation, the role of employees and what it takes for a successful ERP implementation to happen. We spoke about each implementation process […]

As an enterprise looking to adopt and implement an ERP software within your organization, you would have definitely heard the words ERP Customization & ERP Configuration repeatedly. Often, enterprises have been grappling with the question, “Should I customize the ERP or configure the ERP based on our requirement?” throughout the ERP implementation planning phase and […]

For a manufacturer, the ERP software they run is central to their planning and operations. It is literally the heart of the entire organization. But over the years, as the organization grows, their ERP lags behind in terms of supporting their business requirements, flexibility, integration with latest technology etc. The symptoms start to emerge and […]

An ERP implementation involves in-depth planning along with the involvement of the entire organization and the ERP vendor. During implementation, maximum efforts and focus is given towards its success. However, it is important to understand that the real work begins post ERP implementation when the organization starts working with the integrated ERP system. As employees […]

Implementing an ERP for a manufacturer is like changing the wheels of a car while it is in motion. Manufacturers specially from Small & Medium segment cannot afford to stop production and therefore, the implementation should happen alongside business as usual operations. Considering the limited budget, time and manpower, it is but natural for manufacturers […]

As a manufacturer implementing an ERP software within your organization, you are often faced with a question, “Should I go for a ‘big bang’ approach or a phased implementation approach?” Both approaches depend on various factors such as, Size of the organization Number of Employees Number of Operating centres in various other regions/cities/countries Size of […]

In our previous blogs, Handling the Human Element in an ERP Change Management Process and Utilizing Employee Power for a Successful ERP Implementation on ERP implementation, we had strongly emphasized on how resistance to change can be overcome by taking tangible actions, and also involving employees and their skills to ensure a successful ERP implementation, […]

In our previous Handling the Human Element in an ERP Change Management Process, we talked about the human element being one of the foremost critical factors during an ERP implementation within a manufacturing setup and why it has the potential to derail or propel the success of the implementation. We also mentioned that involving the […]

Change is the only constant. And who better knows about it other than us humans. We have a very peculiar manner of adopting a change. We first resist it, fight it, try our best to avoid becoming part of it, get tired and finally adopt it. For some it is a good change and for […]

Among all the unknowns surrounding a new ERP system deployment, one thing is certain: change. A new ERP system can mean long-term structural transformation, a permanent and significant impact on virtually every business function, process and department across the enterprise. Previously manual processes may be automated; steps within a department’s long-established processes could be eliminated, […]