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THE KEY QUESTIONS FOR SYSTEM JUSTIFICATION

• Why do you need a new system? What benefits are there of moving from an existing system?
• To remain competitive in the market place, management needs to understand the benefits prior to talking to suppliers.
• Everyone needs to be as one on the process.

SPECIFICATION OF ERP

This is like trying to build a house without the plans and detailed specifications. This is true for anything in business

This enables you to clarify what your goals are, with the implementation of the ERP. this will make sure that you are not diverted from your important features required. most ERP systems are so feature rich when you review the particular ERP system you may be distracted from your original goals.

It is true to say that there will be many motherhood requirements, such as improved customer service, improved production and or distribution. however this document should be more specific in explaining how the ERP system is to improve process or solve your business pain points.

When defining what eBusinessERP system you will be implementing it is appropriate to define the following for your business; More...

Enterprises who are considering building an in-house system must undergo a Cost Benefit Analysis.

Build?

High total cost of ownership and complexity associated with developing and maintaining a new system. We all understand the benefit of a system that is tailored to your own business processes, but often this requires a re-engineering of your total process. This can be a positive move for any business, however undergoing a change to  your business process while you are trying to design develop and implement a new system is often beyond the financial capacity of most SME's (small to medium Size enterprises). More...

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The main reasons that businesses consider the addition of a new, of the shelf ERP systems or replace homegrown, systems are varied; however they can all be categorized under greater visibility and management control. Managers need to know instantly and accurately:

1. Can we build it or supply it?
2. What will it cost?
3. Do we have the necessary materials, resources or people?
4. Where it and what is is its status?
5. When will we ship or deliver it?
6. Did we make any money?
7. Will we continue to make money?
8. How much have we sold?
9. What have we shipped? More...

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Introduction

eBusiness is a term used to describe businesses run on the Internet, or utilizing Internet technologies to improve the productivity or profitability of a business.  eBusiness is also an affordable option for your business.  eBusiness is changing the way we do business, at every stage of the value chain (traditionally manufacturing firms would utilise and focus on the supply chain, however eBusiness is no longer the realm of Manufacturers it is available and affordable for most businesses).  eBusiness is about using the power of new technologies in your market and  re-engineering your business so as to implement your long held vision, and implementing it quickly enough to minimize any loss of market share to your competitors, or fast enough to take the opportunity to aggressively grow and expand your market share.  More...