There are certain practices, very common in reality, that companies include in their planning process when implementing an ERP. Rather, we could say that these are errors that can cause the project to collapse. Fortunately, at Anchor Group, we have the experience to identify these unfavorable circumstances so that the implementation of any software is not hampered.
Believe that ERP is the silver bullet for all operational problems
Commonly, directors, managers, and/or decision-makers think that the implementation of an ERP will be the solution to all their problems. An ERP helps to manage, standardize, control, and automate business processes. However, if the information entered into the system is of poor quality, the result will be poor. Therefore, it is very important to be clear about the scope and functionality that the business requires to add value when using an ERP system and not trust that the start-up will be the solution to the cause of the IT and process problem.
Not having clarity of requirements and/or needs in the planning process
Today there is a wide range of ERP solutions on the market, however, not all ERPs are for all types of companies. What does it depend on? Of the turn of the company and its size. You must be clear about what your business needs and what processes are critical. This will help to really define which solution is the right one. A careful examination is required to determine the must-have requirements that really add value to the business. Regardless of your line of business or the size of the company, we can say that NetSuite is the solution you are looking for.
Lack of definition of business processes
Oracle NetSuite is the world-class ERP designed to implement best practices from international leaders in business processes. Every company has or wants to have its own processes to offer its customers the best product at the best possible cost, so it is important that your processes are clear and well thought out when implementing an ERP.
Lack of understanding about the maturation phases of an ERP
It is commonly believed that as soon as an ERP system is put in place it will begin to deliver immediate results. Like many investments, monitoring, commitment, stabilization, maturation, and maintenance are required to achieve the expected results. MailChimp NetSuite integration is another milestone that Anchor Group has achieved. With this integration you can synchronize you ERP with MailChimp.
Not considering resistance to change
This is one of the most common practices. In most ERP implementations, processes and information are considered without understanding that the key to these is the personnel who operate them. From senior management, it is necessary to adequately convey the objective and benefits of implementing an ERP for the organization, but above all for people. For example, employees may find that this change will bring staff cuts, more work to their day, and even unnecessary controls that make their work worthless. Fortunately, NetSuite means the opposite.
Lack of support from senior management in the planning and/or project process
Implementing an ERP is not a low-level project nor does it require only operational decisions. This is why the correct and timely involvement of managers is extremely important. Lack of interaction from top management will be directly related to delayed startup times, unmet requirements, and failed startups.
Not defining success metrics and tangible improvements
What cannot be measured cannot be improved. This is closely linked to the lack of definition of needs and business processes. The best method to know if the NetSuite implementation has been successful is through the correct definition of measurement metrics.
NetSuite apps for mobile devices –NetSuite app for iPhone, Android or blackberry (provided by NetSuite and NetSuite partners) – ensures access to the real-time business information of ERP they need.
