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What will effect in the ERP system localization?

We are in a ERP System Development and Management using Openbravo ERP. Now are going to implement the localization like ERP System in Arabic, Chinese etc. What will be the effect to the end user of ERP System?

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Question added by Abul Khayer , Manager Technical and DBA , Peoples Telecommunication and Information Services Ltd.
Date Posted: 2013/07/03
Mohammad Tohamy Hussein Hussein
by Mohammad Tohamy Hussein Hussein , Chief Executive Officer & ERP Architect , Egyptian Software Group

The end user will be able to use the ERP in his own language (if supported).

What about those expats who is working for them ? Personally I prefer to localize those modules which is relevant to the local usage, means, specific to a group of local users.
That too need to have option to select for multiple languages.
Cost and time will be a factor for you if you want to localize based on country/location

Yatin Raje
by Yatin Raje , IT MANAGER / ERP SPECIALIST , Bhatia Brothers

I feel Adding languages is not going to help u make In roads. Most comanies here have english as their primary languages. Adding Multi Currency and how u can merge the final Balance sheet to show a unified picture will have a stronger Impact.

Pradeep Sharma
by Pradeep Sharma , Principal SCM/TM Consultant , Novigo Partners Private Limited

I think I can explain this question as we recently had chinese Implementation. By default ERP like SAP has standard translation if you have language installation. so the end user will simply have to use logon language while logging into the system.

So there is a positive impact with almost no money and efforts and especially the users from Production and Warehouse has most impact due to limited english skills.

now coming to the complex part of it which are enhancements or custom specific codes which are implemented in system, these needed more time and money.

further if you have integration with other system then you need to ensure the interface also comatible for languages. or if you are working with multiple application then its also imporatnt to translate all the applications for the users. 

now regarding support the local language like chinese etc could be an issue if you have global support, in this case you have no option but to bring a strong key users who should write support tikcet only in english.

 

Mamun Bapry
by Mamun Bapry , Dhaka Bangladesh , Labaid Pharmaceuticasl

The effect and implementation of ERP system in orgnization gives us  the opportunity of integrating every procedure of your business while improving the quality of several areas simultaneously. Like These areas include human resources, accounting and operations. In addition.It Also Mentance Local Office/Depot..it helps for Local user id  Depot...

 

Crosby Kobaga
by Crosby Kobaga , Class Teacher , Memusi Academy

the final user will be able to use the Erp in his/her own language

haseena mengal
by haseena mengal , Assistant Director data center , buitms university of pakistan balochistan

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is business process management software that allows an organization to use a system of integrated applications to manage the business and automate many back office functions related to technology, services and human resources.

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Emad Mohammed said abdalla
by Emad Mohammed said abdalla , ERP & IT Software, operation general manager . , AL DOHA Company

I agree with all answers

Rajiv Jeebodh
by Rajiv Jeebodh , Solution Consultant & helpdesk support , PSA INC (BDO CANADA LLP )

The language will be different. Other factors such as Multicurrency, tax, user preferences, business processes, etc need to be considered.

Shoukat Ali Malik
by Shoukat Ali Malik , Specialties Moderator for Bayt.com community program, , Bayt.com (Middle East # 01 Job website)

Dear   Abul Khayer The effect and implementation of ERP system in orgnization gives us  the opportunity of integrating every procedure of your business while improving the quality of several areas simultaneously. Like These areas include human resources, accounting and operations. In addition, ERP helps to increase your production levels and to control your costs more efficiently, and this means that you will be able to control the whole enterprise more efficiently.  But unfortunately, many companies blow their ERP budgets on hardware, software, and development, skimping on training. However, that’s another story ………….Sir.

 

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