ERP is a computerized system which provides operational, managerial and strategic information for improving productivity, quality through an integrated business process.The main factors involved are:
FOUR M's:- Men, Materials, Machines And Money.
Technical Architecture
Application Environment
User Interface
Software Architecture
Flexibility to Redesign the Process
Availability of Data And Process Model
Proven And Tested System
Cost
TCO –Total Cost of Ownership
Both one time and Recurring
ERP is Only 30% Of the Total Cost.
Other Factors are:-
Hardware(Host And Workstations)
Networking and Telecommunications
Training
Implementation Cost
Maintenance
Ease of Implementation
We have skilled team of persons who understand/execute the system from the viewpoint “End-Users” and Decision Makers too.
Functionality
We provide easy solutions to complex business rules,standards, and ever-changing government policies.
Service and Support
On-going Support to our clients.
Future Road Map
Technology Trends.
Use of Internet.
Use of E-commerce/EDI in Order Processing.
Use of Data Warehousing And Data Mining
Why Does it Fail ?
Lack of top Management ‘s commitment to the Project.
Lack of training to End Users.
Unrealistic Prod. Schedules.
Inaccurate Data.
Non-Availability of Right Information at Right time.
Benefits to Look For :-
Process Approach rather than Functional.
Rationalization of Manpower.
Transparency in Working.
Enhanced Speed in Decision Making.
Do not Expect Overnight Changes.
Be Careful
ERP is not a total IT Solution.
Add ons.
Customization.
Interfacing with External Environment(NON-ERP Apps).
Control User Requirement.
Look for what “It Can Do” before “What it Should do”