Why ERP implementation is a challenging task?

One of the biggest ERP implementation challenges is getting users and functional groups to change their ways in order to work with the new solution. Driving this change requires strong project management and backing from senior leadership. To develop the new system, the organization needs a committed project team that represents all users of the ERP platform. This ensures the software will support the needs and business processes of all departments across the company.

I feel ERP Implementations is one of the most easiest things to do from technical stand point.  The hard thing is the get people to leave the old ways of doing things  and make them use the new sytems is something which needs effort.

To get around this, customise the erp to an extend where the use is eager to jump to the new and leave the old behind. 

Some people may argue we should not customise. But through my experience i feel whats the use of wearing clothes that dont fit you properly. And unless we do not customise the software we will not get an edge over our competitors.

 

An ERP aligns our  business processes and helps us  to get useful and real-time insights for the  business. 

Done right, a new ERP implementation can dramatically improve business processes. But when an implementation fails huge amounts of money and effort could be misspent.

ERP is core system and includes all departmental modules and interconnected for accumulative analysis and reporting purpose. Therefore it is measured with risk from all modules. It is obvious challenging one for every firm in ERP implementation.

It's challengin when users don't know the benefits they will derive out of it. Talk benefits rather than feature . Job is done

Sorry i do not have an idea about the ERP implementation ..

Thanks for invitation,

ERP or Enterprise Resourse planning is a software provides an integrated and continuously updated view of core business processes using common databases maintained by a database management system. ERP systems track business resources—cash, raw materials, production capacity—and the status of business commitments: orders, purchase orders, and payroll. The applications that make up the system share data across various departments (manufacturing, purchasing, sales, accounting, etc.) that provide the data.[1] ERP facilitates information flow between all business functions and manages connections to outside stakeholdersurce Planing,  

Implementation of ERP software for a firm can be quite a daunting task. It requires time, proper planning and support for everyone involved. The firms implementing ERP can face challenges which are absolutely normal. Implementation of ERP requirements and then look for a suitable module. proper training should be provided to the employees and not be left on their own to understand. ERP solution that offers the functionality and flexibility of systems costing thousands of dollars more per user. One that is aligned with both the needs The Eazy ERP solution combines robust functionality with a flexible, scalable architecture to deliver “Ist Tally Integrated” ERP values at a price point other vendors can’t approach. At last, leading small and mid-size manufacturers have a cost-effective tool to help them gain and maintain a strategic advantage.

As per my experience, you must have the following: Company side:1. Key users know very well the core of their business.2. Well organize project manager with it background. ERP partner:1. Qualified consultants functional and technical with business experience.2. Time management for ending tasks. ..... if you miss one of the above points; believe me when i tell you that it will turn for a challenge to a shape of lossing money in its bad way. Why challenging?? Company side: key users must know all the related tasks between them and internal/external... also know the steps of their jobs/tasks. Also choosing a Gold partner who have the higher rates for successful implementations

Today, ERP systems are critical for managing thousands of businesses of all sizes and in all industries. To these companies, ERP is as indispensable as the electricity that keeps the lights on