Chapter 2, Problem 15FE

Program Plan Intro

Integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP):

• It is a software which is used to optimize business process management.
• A system of interconnected business applications manages enterprise and automates back end business functions such as financial accounting, human resources and so on.
• Hence there is no need to waste time on manual, and can shift focus on improving the business.

Explanation of Solution

ERP design strategy managing projects:

• The key to successful enterprise software implementation is ERP project management.
• Inadequate project management results are failed in implementations.
• For a successful ERP implementation, an organization must be appointed qualified and dedicated project manager.
• The Project Management Office (PMO) should be staffed with experienced ERP project managers...

Explanation of Solution

Organizational changes occurred due to ERP design strategy:

• ERP implementation involves broader organizational transformation process which involves business process, organization structure, management style and culture and so on.
• Massive organization change involved in ERP strategy results from shift in business design from a fragmented, function based organization structure to a processed one.
• Organization change management concerns all human, social and cultural alignment factors...

Explanation of Solution

Time taken to last implementation:

Time taken for implementing ERP design strategy can take from three months to a few years.

Reason:

• Time for lasting the implementation depends on the business...