Why is ERP called "the number one project"?

1.ERP project covers a wide range, covering the whole company or even the whole group. ERP is an enterprise resource planning system, which is in charge of all aspects of enterprise resources, from sales to finance, from products to costs, all within its jurisdiction.

At present, there are faults within the enterprise and between departments, such as sales can not get the latest product cost information from production or finance in time, which affects its quotation; There are arrangements that affect production because production can't grasp the arrival information of materials in time. The transmission of information is not normal enough, and there is a time delay.

To break through the fence between departments, make the information flow smoother, and make ERP bring greater benefits to the company in terms of information enjoyment and timeliness, all of which need the strong support of the "number one".

Second, the top leader is the driving force of ERP project process reengineering.

ERP software is different from general customized software. ERP is a suite of software and a mature product. The essential difference is that ERP contains a set of standard management processes, that is to say, rivers have been formed, dams have been built, and water can only flow in a given direction, that is, rules, enterprises can only dig a few streams at most, but can't change the pattern of rivers.

The advantage of process standardization is that ERP is not only a set of software, but also a management tool for enterprises. Its rich management ideas and tools, as well as the application of MRP, lead time, scheduling and other management methods, can bring greater benefits to enterprises. Control of inventory alarm and over-receipt. It puts a lock on the production and property safety of enterprises.

If these functions can be applied to enterprise management, it requires the enterprise's operation process and operation specification to follow the requirements of ERP, and requires the enterprise to carry out process reorganization.

Process reengineering will change the existing irregular operation mode of enterprises. "A leopard cannot change his spots, but a leopard cannot change his spots." To change the operating habits of employees, we must use the "sword of leaders". In the past, if the buyer found that there was an error in the purchase quantity on the purchase order, he would directly modify it on the purchase order and then sign it in the wrong place.

However, the system requirements are different. It requires that any file modification must go through the system. To change this traditional mode of operation, only by combining the management system with the principle of justice can it be changed. If the top leader does not formulate the corresponding management system, employees will inevitably "relapse."

Therefore, the process reengineering of enterprises can only be carried out under the strong promotion of the top leaders.

Thirdly, ERP system has a long implementation cycle and many uncertain factors. The implementation period of ERP is as short as several months, as long as six months, one year or even several years, before it can be successfully implemented and show benefits.

In such a long time, there are many uncertain factors, such as the change of project team members, the change of company product route, the change of production mode and so on. These uncertain factors often lead to the extension of ERP project implementation cycle and the increase of cost. How to control the occurrence of unfavorable factors and coordinate their advantages and disadvantages are all issues that senior leaders should consider when implementing ERP projects.

Extended data

"Top-ranking project" is a localized visual formulation, which emphasizes the responsibility and role of top leaders in enterprises. The original meaning of English is "Top Management Commitment", which refers to the advocacy and responsibility of the "Top Management Team" for the project, and it is the team and the team, not someone. When we use the title of "first", we must understand its essential meaning. Enterprises should carry forward the team spirit, first of all, from the top management team, set an example.

So the correct understanding should be "TMT". To fully apply ERP, every business department in the whole business process needs to actively invest, and whether this can be done is closely related to the senior management of the competent department. As long as an executive is not active, the department under his jurisdiction may become an obstacle to ERP implementation. The top leader is the leader and the first responsible person of the senior management team. To change this situation, the top leaders are duty-bound.

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Xu Yi software-"first-class project" is the lifeline of successful ERP implementation.