ERP or Enterprise Resource Planning system has both automated and manual risks.  How do we control these?

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ERP or Enterprise Resource Planning system has both automated and manual risks.  How do we control these?

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Enterprise Resource Planning System implementation is both an art and science that consists of planning, implementation, and ongoing maintenance. 

The use of ERP systems clearly introduces addi­tional risks into the system environment. It generates both manual and automated risks.

Risk introduces multiple problems. These are: -

  • Technology Improper usage.
  • Data Concentration
  • Illogical processing.
  • Error Cascading.
  • Inability to control technology.
  • Inability to react quickly (to stop processing).
  • Errors Repetition
  • Incorrect Data entry.
  • Responsibilities Concentration. 
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