ERP Selection and Implementation purely based on Timing



In any ERP project, sooner or later the question arises, “how fast can we select and implement an ERP system?”
That’s an understandable question. Transforming from a legacy system to the latest software solution is not a quick project.
Hence, planning out the project timing is one of those best practices.
A Matter of Timing
After managing numerous ERP selection and ERP implementation projects, we suggest that the timing issue be treated as a separate step.

Project timing deserves a special look because there is a great deal of emphasis on ERP education in a selection project.  The faster the team can learn, the faster the execution of the entire project.
A key question to consider, therefore, is how fast the company can get the team educated and ready to get through the project on the most direct path.
One should not focus on ERP selection speed; focus on ERP education and understanding how new business processes in new ERP software will improve the business.
 The ERP Project Schedule
The foundation of the schedule is a meaningful scope of work that has been identified and approved by the key project sponsors. In essence, one will create a task-by- task outline that includes every task needed to successfully implement the project.
This includes tasks addressing functional, technical, administrative, testing, training and communications. As noted above, make sure the ERP education is part of the comprehensive project schedule. This is where knowledge of project management and use of project management software will be useful.
Those familiar with project management are well versed in developing a meaningful ERP project schedule that includes tasks, summary tasks, task duration and task owners.

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