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DMPS ERP Project Overview

DMPS ERP Project Overview. ERP Selection Des Moines Schools March 2004. Project Goals. Recommend an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution to School Board Tied to Student Information System (SIS) replacement Develop Information for future budget. Description.

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DMPS ERP Project Overview

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  1. DMPS ERP Project Overview ERP Selection Des Moines Schools March 2004

  2. Project Goals • Recommend an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution to School Board • Tied to Student Information System (SIS) replacement • Develop Information for future budget

  3. Description • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems form the basic “line of business” technology for the district. • This functionality is currently provided by the CIMS solution from NCS Pearson

  4. Analysis • Current AS/400 is ending it’s production lifecycle • ERP solutions are moving to other technology platforms that offer better functionality and price/performance • This will be a significant expenditure • The ERP system will impact the productivity of many employees

  5. Steering Committee Considerations • Synergy between DMPS and other entities • Functionality provided by current and next generation products • The selection of the solution and the solution implementer • The definition and mapping of core business functions to solution capabilities • The identification of best practices, with openness to new ways of doing things • Setting the stage for successful implementation

  6. Committee Resources • Meeting times will be kept to a minimum • Use of extranet will be maximized • Study teams and working groups will be formed on an as needed basis • Decisions will need to be made about when to engage outside consulting assistance • Allocating sufficient project implementation resources will be critical to project’s success

  7. Procedures • Input from a wide range of stakeholders will need to be received and considered • A weighted decision process will need to be utilized • When to engage project management and quality control resources?

  8. Study – Needs Assessment RFP Development RFP Time Schedule • Solution selection

  9. Related Information Stores • Council of Great City School • www.cgcs.org • Eduportal • www.myeduportal.com • Userid: cgcsportal 518 • Password: educate • Gartner Group (limited access) • www.gartner.com • Public Weblog (under development) • dmps.typepad.com\ERP

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