As with any project, you should first ask yourself why you want to implement or choose new ERP software. What business problems will be solved with its implementation? The very basis of the process is finding out what it can do for you.
To define your objectives in detail, your company also might want to consider analyzing different factors of the company’s departments, such as:
- Department processes
- the different work and information flows
- the communication and collaboration between services
- the tools already implemented in your company
This self-auditing phase allows you to identify your needs and the best ways to reach them.
From that point, you can more effectively create a global plan for the future of this implementation project. This global plan will outline and detail precisely what is expected from the implementation of ERP software in your company.
In addition, this project must be integrated into your current business strategy because it includes human, technical, and financial considerations that are not negligible.
As you’ve begun to notice, an ERP project represents a long-term investment and a significant budget for a company. Despite this, there are cloud software choices that use monthly subscriptions instead of a large upfront cost. This can be a good option for small to medium-sized businesses that have smaller budgets.
This preliminary study will help validate or rework your expectations of the usefulness and attainment of your project’s objectives. It also improves the chances of avoiding any cost overruns.