Is my business ready for ERP?

Simple and straightforward answers to the most common questions about ERP.


One of the main criteria of success in ERP projects is whether the company that will implement is ready for this radical change. There is a huge difference between needing ERP and being ready for ERP implementation.

You should review five key issues before making an ERP decision.

1. Your Business Processes

If the business processes are designed according to the current application, the old habits and mistakes are continued and thus only a wrong application is realized on a corporate platform. ERP implementations are a good opportunity for businesses to review and reorganize their processes. Therefore, it is critical to overhaul your processes and make the necessary definitions and improvements before making an ERP decision. The right process design will make the application successful in the early stages of implementation.

2. Your Needs

In their ERP choices, institutions should consider not only the present but also the needs that may arise in the future. Identifying or anticipating these needs is important for choosing an ERP solution that can support you in the future. The needs of the institutions that start their ERP applications without considering this vital criterion may become unmet in a short time.

3. Your Human Resources

During the implementation of ERP projects, it is possible to allocate sufficient human resources to the project, so that the process is accurate and fluent from start to finish and meets the needs of the institution. ERP projects are too vital to be the side jobs of your active employees and require full-time attention and follow-up. Before starting the ERP project, it will be useful to determine whether you can allocate a sufficient workforce for this project and if there is a shortage of workforce, make the necessary recruitments.

4. Your Organizational Culture

The highest return on your ERP investment is possible only with the active use of the application by your employees. Your human resources; should consist of people who can keep up with change, follow and use technology. High resistance from your employees can waste your money, effort, and time. For this reason, it is critical for the success of your ERP project to take ownership of this job, motivate your employees and raise awareness before ERP selection.

5. Your Budget

Another issue you need to consider is the cost of the ERP project. An insufficient budget can cause problems in the project. ERP projects are living applications. An ERP that has only been licensed cannot survive with the install-run logic, the implementation and maintenance costs of the project should also be taken into consideration.


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