When you decide to implement an ERP system in your company, it can't be arbitrary. There needs to be ERP preparation done. This is a long-term system, so you have to make sure that the ERP implementation is able to work well and support the company's needs. Not to mention if your company is unfamiliar with this, instead of helping it will be even more troublesome if there is no proper preparation. Well, below are some steps to prepare for the implementation of an ERP system that must be understood. Let's listen!

Software Selection

Of course, when you decide to make an ERP, you must first know what kind of ERP software is suitable. Definitely have a lot of considerations, whether to custom made or buy one that is already available. So that needs to be discussed first.

Meeting

This is part of the discussion with all interested parties in the company. The many suggestions that come in will be very helpful. So that the ERP manufacturing process will be smoother and more controllable.

Business Process Improvement

This is a simplification or improvement of a business process. Therefore, before implementing ERP, it is necessary to improve the business system first. Usually this concerns the overall business process, or about the application of SOP (Standardization Operation Procedure).

Feasibility Study

In short is a feasibility study. Where of course this preparation is very necessary before the ERP system is implemented. The purpose of this preparation is to determine a clear end result through identification as well as opportunities. It can be like analysis of constraints and problems, management commitment, budget allocation, goals & objectives, employee readiness, etc

Vendor Selection

Before deciding to make ERP software, you must first select which vendor is suitable for partnering... Don't make the wrong choice because this involves the business going forward or not. Never be tempted by promos or low prices. You must first check all the advantages and disadvantages of each vendor. Just matched with business needs.

Team Force ( Team Internal)

So after the vendor selection, the company needs to form a special team to work together. It can include company representatives, vendor representatives, as well as several interested parties. Through the team you can also check how far the vendor has worked, so that the making of this ERP can be controlled properly

Expectation Management

Management expectations are important for the creation of a perfect ERP. Where it is necessary to ensure whether what the vendor does is according to business expectations and needs or not. Maybe it will change over time for some reason, but still this needs to be done, yes.

Gap Analysist

The preparatory step is carried out when the vendor has reached the final manufacture of the system. A special team will discuss whether it is good enough for the business process. The SOP system will be implemented in this preparation section. Its features are suitable or not and so on. And when there is a gap, a solution will be found.

Trial System

This is the final stage of ERP. But still, preparation of trial system needs to be done. The special team will look closely at the trial. Is quite satisfied or not. when it is quite satisfied and suitable then the software is successfully implemented in the company. 

Go – Live

If you have reached this stage, it means that the ERP system is just being introduced to all employees. Especially the parties involved. Like accounting features, corporate accountants will immediately learn the system. Likewise other features.

Those are some of the preparations you should do when deciding to implement an ERP system. Well, I hope it can help you.