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Unit 11: Enterprise Resource Planning – II

Proper ERP implementation follows certain guidelines that can help people to organise Notes
their own rules for better implementation of the technology.

The process of ERP implementation is actually referred to as life cycle. Selection of an ERP
package needs a thorough analysis of the various aspects.
The varied stages of ERP execution include Pre evaluation Screening, Evaluation Package,
Project Planning, GAP analysis, Reengineering, Team training, Testing and Post
implementation.

The process of implementation would be complete when there is a regular follow up and
proper instruction flow thereafter and along the lifetime of ERP.
The best practice in ERP then can be defined as the utilisation of these set-ups to the
maximum possible to produce the desired performance in terms of customer focus, zero
waste of all the resources, and value creation.

All the workflows in ERP are so thoughtfully maintained that it ensures that the user
automatically follows the best practice.
ERP is still evolving—adapting to developments in technology and the demands of the
market.

11.5 Keywords

Best Practice: The best practice in ERP can be defined as the utilisation of these set-ups to the
maximum possible to produce the desired performance in terms of customer focus, zero waste
of all the resources, and value creation.
ERP Implementation: ERP implementation can be defined as the installation of a software
package that integrates all data and processes of an organisation into a unified system.
ERP: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is business management software that allows an
organisation to use a system of integrated applications to manage the business
GAP Analysis: GAP analysis is a stage in which the company identifies the gaps that needs to be
traversed to make the company’s practice in sync with ERP environment.

Post Implementation: Post implementation involves the entire efforts and measures taken to
update and attain better benefits, after the system is implemented.
Project Planning: Project planning is a crucial stage where the implementation process is designed.

Re-engineering: The objective of reengineering is to eliminate non-value-added activities and
administrative barriers.
Testing: Testing phase is performed to find the weak links, which could be rectified before
implementation.

11.6 Review Questions

1. Explain the concept of ERP implementation.
2. Discuss the prior-implementation stage of ERP.

3. Describe the different stages in which the ERP system is implemented.
4. What do you mean by the best practice in ERP environment? Discuss.
5. Discuss various ERP implementation best practices that are considered when selecting
and deploying a solution.

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