ERP 68 Success Secrets - 68 Most Asked Questions On ERP - What You Need To Know. Copyright by Jason Wagner

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1 ERP 68 Success Secrets - 68 Most Asked Questions On ERP - What You Need To Know Copyright by Jason Wagner Notice of rights All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Notice of Liability The information in this book is distributed on an As Is basis without warranty. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of he book, neither the author nor the publisher shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained in this book or by the products described in it. Trademarks Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book, and the publisher was aware of a trademark claim, the designations appear as requested by the owner of the trademark. All other product names and services identified throughout this book are used in editorial fashion only and for the benefit of such companies with no intention of infringement of the trademark. No such use, or the use of any trade name, is intended to convey endorsement or other affiliation with this book. 1

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3 Contents An OVerview of the ERP Wiki Definition 5 ERP News: Mid-Ranged Businesses Adapting ERP Systems 6 What ERP Can Do to You and Your Company 6 How to Choose the Best ERP Vendor 7 How to Choose the Best ERP Technology 8 Understanding the dynamics of ERP implementation 9 ERP Support: Ensuring Business-as-Usual Mode during ERP Implementation 10 Software Companies Behind ERP Systems 11 An Overview of Some ERP Modules 11 Information Technology: A Major Part in ERP Consulting 12 The Growth of ERP Market 14 Making ERP Data Work in the Work Place 15 Securing an ERP system 16 Benefits of Having an ERP Enterprise 16 Discover the Usefulness of ERP Tools for Greater Corporate Efficiency 17 Why You Need To Get An ERP Company 18 Microsoft ERP Applications: Some People Like Them And Some Don t 19 Gaining a different perspective on ERP cost 20 The Lowdown on Erp Benefits 21 Job Description for an ERP Manager 21 Features of the ERP Software 22 The Benefits of ERP Make It An Outstanding Business Partner 23 Why ERP Vendors Are Needed 24 Navy ERP: ERP is Not Just For Corporations 25 Features of ERP Accounting 26 The Future for ERP Professionals: More and More ERP Jobs 27 Pursuing Careers for ERP Jobs 28 Value Your Customer: Get ERP CRM 28 Understanding ERP MRP 29 2 Quick Steps Before Implementing an ERP Strategy 30 The E-Commerce and ERP Program 31 Successful Implementation Through ERP Project Management 32 The Advantages of the ERP System 33 Global ERP: Challenges Facing the International Implementation of ERP Systems 34 ERP Wikipedia: ERP Explained 34 The ERP Solution the COmpany Needs 35 mysap ERP: Flexibility and Scability Makes It the Leading ERP Application 36 The Benefits of ERP Testing 37 Solutions to ERP Software Problems 38 3

4 Some notable comparison on levels of ERP adoption among various types of companies 39 Free ERP Software: Providing a Cost-effective Business Solution for Start-up Companies 40 Three Ingredients of ERP Success 41 Choosing An ERP Package That Works For You 41 Erp Selection: Choosing an the Best ERP System 42 SaaS and ERP Merging Two Concepts for Business Growth 43 Great Plains ERP is Indeed Great 44 Basic steps to finding the most reliable ERP consultants 45 Benefits and advantages that a company gains by implementing ERP system 46 Everything about ERP Software System 47 Just What is ERP Anyway? 48 Sales on ERP Systems 49 PeopleSoft ERP Under Oracle 49 Clear distinction between ERP and CRM 50 Qualities of Good Manufacturing ERP Software 51 Problems ERP Project Managers Face 52 Lawson ERP for Government Use 53 The Implementation of ERP in the Call Relationship Management 53 ERP Tutorial: Preparing IT Personnel for ERP Implementation 54 All People Involved Need ERP Training 55 Open Source ERP as the New Hype 56 Managing ERP Implementation 57 Chain Management : With the propagation of ERP Enterprise Resource Planning and SCM. 58 Getting to Know the ERP Definition 59 Implement Manufacturing ERP to Gain an Edge and to Thrive in the BUsiness 60 Preventing ERP Failure Before It Happens 61 Reviewing the ERP System 62 Saving Money through Wise ERP Evaluation 63 ERP Consultant: An Agent for a Better ERP System 64 4

5 An OVerview of the ERP Wiki Definition Companies and enterprises organize their business various departments through information technology systems and applications run separately. But with ERP or enterprise resource planning, the company in effect integrates its independent systems in a one single system. Some companies choose to select to lump only a few functions and retain the others as standalone systems.this is made possible through ERP software which will run such applications. Again, IT has much to do with this endeavor. And for this action to be officially called an ERP there must be at least two functions which the software is actually changing and combining. Through this integration, communication through departments is facilitated and there is standardization. Reporting is also made easier because their functions will only be running in one system. One feature of ERP is that it is composed of many different modules. These modules are the functions that the company is integrating. These modules could be manufacturing, supply chain and financials. It could also include customer relationship management or human resources. And then warehouse management and decision support system might put in as well. When all or some of these functions are integrated, then the company is doing an ERP. What comes with ERP is a combined data system that produces one standardized compilation of data that the departments included in it can understand and use. Running one system may make it easier for the company since it will be required to run a single IT system instead of multiple ones. As everybody knows, IT systems require specialized personnel and infrastructure. The need for them would be minimized as a result and this will make the company run their business more cost effectively. 5

6 ERP News: Mid-Ranged Businesses Adapting ERP Systems Most of the large companies have now adapted ERP systems for their businesses that the market for them has been almost saturated. ERP vendors are now targeting mid-ranged companies which are now slowly adapting ERP systems as well. There is definitely a big boom for ERP market in all business areas.when ERP was initially introduced, there were very few vendors and acquiring a customized ERP was not only expensive. It was also time consuming and required a long waiting period. Today, there are many ERP vendors in addition to the large ones that are already operating. Many smaller ERP vendors are trying to share a portion of the ERP market and this is a good business.it is predicted that mid-range business will provide good business. For ERP vendors, in the next years to come, they need to prove that ERP is not yet dead but a very much alive business. A mid-range company can now source for an ERP vendor that can customize a system suitable for his company s budget and needs. It was very much unlike the old days when softwares were too expensive. Of course well known software giants offer a higher price, which is the reason why some smaller companies have been looking at equally good but not so expensive alternatives.in the future, we don t know if such trend will exist for a long time. But for these few years, ERP Systems have definitely provided many changes in the business world and will continue to change the way businesses are done. What ERP Can Do to You and Your Company As you try to make your business expand, you would like to know from time to time how things are doing. Your plans of expansion do have a bearing on the way things are managed. You make decisions based on results and therefore you need to be aware of what is happening within departments and your company as a whole.a system that will provide you with information within an enterprise is called as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). 6

7 ERP is an application process system that handles planning, transaction processing and accounting functions integrated across functional areas. ERP is a packaged software designed for a particular enterprise. The system has the capability of interfacing with the enterprise existing package (depending on the software compatibility). ERP popularity in the market gave rise for most companies to develop large software applications to help companies implement ERP. The system binds the process system of the organization. As each department have their own system in carrying out their division s task, the ERP will allow them to continue their existing system and still be able to communicate and share data easier to other departments within the enterprise. ERP makes the procedure simple and seamless. It provides transparency in terms of performance. It allows users of data access or retrieves data on the system on a limited access. With ERP, you need not have to be going around and monitoring your departments, the system will speak for itself. How to Choose the Best ERP Vendor Choosing the best ERP vendor could be a very difficult task for companies. That s because the ERP market has numerous applications vendors that offer great services and good software. However, it should be noted that not all ERP vendors are equal. Some can really provide superior software product and excellent technical support services. So before deciding to purchase an ERP solution, it would be best to survey the market first and do a little investigation on the different ERP applications providers.first companies can look into the ERP solutions of their competitors. If their competitors have deployed ERP application for their business processes, it would be best to investigate the matter. The principle behind this is if the solution worked for them, it could probably work also for others.another way of choosing the correct ERP vendor is to shop for the top providers. 7