Having a good survey of the organization’s preparedness to undertake such a big project helps you to predict whether or not it will be successful. For instance, if your executives are not convinced of the need for ERP, then it is unlikely that they will be supportive if issues arise during the selection process or implementation. Similarly, if key user groups aren’t willing to make changes, then their use of the new system will be limited, deeming the implementation a failure. And if goals, expectations and anticipated ROI are not clearly defined, then it’s not possible to measure the success of the overall project.
Implementing ERP can be a great way to help your company compete on a national or global scale, if implemented properly – start to finish. Don’t underestimate the importance of assessing your company’s readiness, and if you’re not ready, start preparing for the future now!
As experts in this field Teamsoft advocate an ERP Readiness project – fixed length and cost to establish the conditions within your company which are either enablers or barriers and construct a strategy to leverage/overcome these to ensure a successful implementation.