Erp System

Implementing a cheap ERP system is not a good approach due to the vitality of a sound ERP system in business processes. ERP solutions revolutionize the way companies produce goods and services. ERP systems bring a lot of benefits to organizations by tightly integrating various departments of the organization. They are not mere software systems; they affect how a business conducts itself. How a company implements an ERP system determines whether if it creates a competitive advantage. A cheap ERP system assists in cutting down expenses significantly but the benefit of having a strong and efficient ERP system outweighs that. The high costs of having a strong ERP system is due to the possible lengthy implementation as well as sufficient training, a necessity. ERP system implementation is essential to earning the improvements and benefits the company anticipates when deciding to spend the money for a new system. The ERP system and software are tools that will not run effectively and deliver the benefits if not properly installed and set-up and run by trained, motivated operators. It will be difficult to accomplish such with the minimal budget. It is of paramount importance that the company ensures that they allocate the necessary resources, both financially, managerially and end to end support for training and change management. Allocating not enough resources to the overall definition of the organizational needs, choosing of the right software and preparing for the overall change, can break the business.

Sompack should first determine their goals for an ERP system by outlining the problems with their current software. ERP system implementation can be a difficult transition for a company but properly planned, adequately supported and managed, and implemented by a motivated cross-functional team with senior management support, the new system can supply the tools and the industry-proven best practices that will take the company to the next level of performance, longevity...