Myths and truths of implementing an ERP
The deployment of an ERP generates many changes in all areas of a company. These impacts transform both the routine of the people, as the processes. Meet some myths and truths about deploying an ERP.
The ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is to minimize the complexity of monitoring isolate each process within a company, functioning as a large file with data that interact and provide feedback to each new information that is generated or inserted.
The deployment of an ERP generates many changes in all areas of a company. These impacts transform both the routine of the people, as the processes. To clarify some questions, William Ramalho, PMP and Project Manager of Mega Construction, a company that is part of the Mega Group Corporate Systems, presents some myths and truths about the implementation of an ERP.
ERP IS A COMPLEX SYSTEM THAT ONLY SERVES SOME MEANS BUSINESS
Myth. The ERP development companies strive every day to develop further simplified and customized for each type of business functionality. Different able to meet the demands of various sectors such as industry, construction, logistics, agribusiness, among other systems. There are also hybrid systems, which adapt to any type of company, and are focused on automating, accounting and financial administrative processes, for example.
EMPLOYEES MAY BE RESISTANCE SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT
Truth. Most people, at least at first, is resistant to change. Even small changes in everyday life are often viewed askance. “The resistance in the implementation of an ERP is caused by various reasons such as the fear of not adapt to the new platform, fear of restructuring in their tasks and even layoffs due to process optimization or past mistakes that can be evidenced” said Ramalho. “At this point it is important that the top management is committed and is present, ensuring clear communication with the entire team,” he adds.
IMPLANT SYSTEMS IN SMALL ENTERPRISES HAS HIGH COST
Myth. Small businesses are unnerved by the initial investment, but must face as long-term. Also, have to take into account the benefits, such as reduced rework, mistakes are avoided and more effective management approach. To Ramalho, smaller companies may choose to use only some modules of the whole system, thereby reducing cost and facilitating the implementation of ERP.
TRAINING IS NECESSARY
Truth. Many difficulties arise in the implementation of systems, it is essential that employees are trained and prepared to face them. “Proper training is imprenscidível empreitado to success and, above all, to ensure that system performance is expected by the contracting company,” concludes Ramalho.
IT IS SLOW DEPLOYMENT AND DELAYED
Myth. A deployment managed well, ie, that have high management involvement and commitment of the project team hardly drag than planned. Very ordinary situation when the company determines the implementation of ERP, but along with that force the team in goals everyday or other internal projects.
CHANGE THE CULTURE COMPANY
Truth. Many companies have difficulty adapting to change and a change ERP project can impact the way the company works (culture), especially when the system being replaced is not integrated, or even when management information is not obtained directly from the system management panels. In this situation, the involvement of a more senior professional or even a more operational involvement of the board is critical to the company’s adaptation to the new culture.
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