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1. ERP SOLUTION

2. What Is ERP Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is business processmanagementsoftware that allows an organization to use a system of integrated applications to manage the business and automate many back office functions related to technology, services and human resources. ERP software typically integrates all facets of an operation — including product planning, development, manufacturing, sales and marketing — in a single database, application and user interface.

3. ERP software evaluation • The key to picking the right ERP software is identifying your business needs and finding the solution that best meets them. That's easier said than done, however. These tips will help.

4. Make a business case. For the picking up the right ERP for your business you have to answer these following questions: • What drove your company to start looking for a solution? • What are your objectives?  • What are your business needs? • What do you expect the ROI to be? • why your company should use an ERP solution.

5. Encourage executive support. •  This ERP process must be viewed as a business transformation initiative, not a technology project, and software is flexible enough that anyone—even non-tech employees—can use it. Thus, everyone (especially the executive team) needs to support the project and stay involved from start to completion.

6. Assign a dedicated team •  Figure out who in your company wants and has the capabilities to dedicate their time fully to the ERP project. Select individuals from a number of departments—logistics, marketing, finance, etc.—so that you have multiple viewpoints, and provide them resources to cover their day-to-day responsibilities, allowing them time to work on the project.

7. vision and strategy. •  Every business needs a vision and strategy—the key is to align both. Furthermore, your business processes should reflect the strategy, and the right ERP solution must have the critical functionality that allows those processes to work.

8. Define project methodology • It is a vital to plan in phases instead of the all-at-once approach. Included in your methodology should be a timeline, clear outline of responsibilities, and stops throughout the process to determine whether or not you should continue to the next step.

9. Change management • It is a very crucial process of any business development There are numerous areas of organizational change management, and all are important to consider—from business process management and improvement to ERP performance measurement and optimization, among others.

10. Create metrics • Create metrics because without metrics risk cant be determined, Put together some measurable goals—whether that’s retail sales and profits or average inventory costs—for each level and department in your organization. Remember that everything is measurable.

11. Provide incentives • Inspire your employees to deliver. Show them why and how it helps them both personally and professionally. And it doesn’t have to be expensive. Rewards and promotions work as well as cash to some people—they idea is to motivate and acknowledge great work.

12. Plan post-go live • Continuous process improvement can make or break your business. Your ERP solution project does not stop after you go live; in fact, the most critical benefits of ERP are achieved after implementation.

13. Select your ERP solution This step relies upon a number of factors. Will you outsource the research or perform in-house? • What publisher are you leaning toward? • Which implementation partner will work best with you? • Is your infrastructure ready? These are all points to think about when selecting the software.