By
Stephen Harwood, Independent Management Researcher/Consultant.
Description
The ERP implementation cycle is characterized by complexity, uncertainty and a long time-scale. It is about people and issues that affect
the business - it is a multi-disciplinary effort. This book will provide you with the practical information you will need in relation
to the many issues and events within the implementation cycle. After reading this book you will be fully equipped and alerted to what
is involved in an ERP implementation.
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) can be described as an Integrated Enterprise-wide Information
System. As well as handling many of the transactions found within a business, it has the potential for meeting many of the information
requirements of busy personnel. If used in the right hands, it may provide the business with a competitive edge.
However, an ERP
application does not just "appear" and everyone starts "using it". A cycle of events can be identified.
Much can go wrong during implementation
since there are many problems and issues to deal with. From the content of this book you will gain an understanding of what can go wrong
- you will be prepared in advance, and will be equipped to take preventative steps to smooth the progress of the implementation.
This
book:
- covers the multidisciplinary subject of ERP
- looks at a range of relevant topics including ERP market-place development, vendor
selection, project management, process design and post GoLive improvements
- reveals a range of issues which an implementer should be
alert to
- contains a wealth of detail about the ERP implementation cycle
- features a unique way of thinking about processes
- introduces
the next generation of software application: ERPII
Audience:
People who are involved in an ERP implementation (e.g. project managers); IT Managers who want to be aware about what is involved; IT
Project Managers; Business analysts; Senior designers/development analysts.
