9 refreshingly honest tips for keeping your erp project on-track

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9 Refreshingly Honest Tips for Keeping Your ERP Implementation On-Track

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Get honest tips about Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementation projects.

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Page 1: 9 Refreshingly Honest Tips for Keeping your ERP Project On-Track

9 Refreshingly

Honest Tips for Keeping Your ERP

Implementation On-Track

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1. Clearly define and outline the benefits of the ERP system.

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2. Delegate to your ERP partner and have a solid in-house IT department before embarking on the project.

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3. Make sure your executive team is on-board for the duration of theimplementation process.

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4. Be prepared for the project to cost more than initially expected. Plan accordingly.

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5. Keep customizations to a minimum at first, finish the project before delving into custom features.

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6. Keep a clear and open dialogue between your team and your implementation partner.

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7. Mistakes happen. Make sure everyone involved is quick to fix mistakes or miscommunications.

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8. Plan on an education period for users to fully understand how to use the software.

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9. Set aside adequate time to review and test your new software.

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Looking for an ERP implementation partner?

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Get the complete picture. Contact our team of ERP Consultants today!

Go ahead, ask us a question. We would love to help you with any ERP implementation concerns you may have.

Call us at (314) 962-3466 or email [email protected].

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