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The implementation, of an ERP System is probably the most controversial, costly and energy intensive IT project that any business can undertake. An ERP system will underpin the very essence of any business, improving effectiveness and efficiency across front and back office activities. It's a project that will touch virtually every part and process of a business, more often that not, requiring a business change to meet the ERP system processes.
It is also a project that requires immense experience, and focus, the one thing that is probably the most difficult to obtain. It is also fraught with personal opinions and agenda's, everyone seems to be a Solution architect and know what is best for the business.
Then there is how does one go about such an implementation; are there the skills in house, should there be an SI (Systems Integrator) onboard, what about independent consultants, what is the best way to frame the project. All these are questions that anyone will ask themselves when starting an ERP project and some, if not all, must be addressed before embarking on an implementation.
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