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Introduction to ERP systems.

The enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is integrated set of programs that provides support for core organizational activities such as manufacturing and logistics, finance and accounting, sales and marketing, e-commerce, payroll and human resources.  An ERP system helps the different parts of the organization share data and knowledge, reduce cost, and improved management of business processes.

In spite of their benefits, many ERP systems fail due to the implementation process.  Many ERP systems face implementation difficulties because of improper implementation planning, interacting with the workers, and workers' resistance to change and improper training.  Professionals assert that effective implementation of ERP requires establishing five core competencies, among which is the use of   change management (continuous improvement) strategies to promote the infusion of ERP in the workplace.

Although some studies tried to address this problem by identifying change management strategies that facilitate the success of ERP implementation, many  ERP systems still face resistance, and ultimately, failure.

At OpenPro, we use our RIM (Rapid Implementation Method) strategy for successful implementation.  We have converted customers who had a SAP system that took over 2 years to implement, they were up and running with a new OpenPro ERP system with-in 3 months.  We have other customers we got up and running in a day using our exclusive "ERP in a Day" process.

OpenPro - ERP implementation strategies.

OpenPro has worked for years to develop the RIM implementation strategy to speed up the install process of a new system.

Purpose of using the RIM Method

• To identify policy and procedure areas within the organization which will be affected by the OpenPro Applications
• To review the current business systems – current methods of doing business, the current systems that support those methods, problems experienced with existing methods, and systems and business or system opportunities to be addressed by the new system
• Create a GAP/Fit analysis list and implementation schedule that the client can work with.
• Get complete support of upper and middle management.
• Supporting documentation to be used as a reference throughout the analysis process
• Put in place continuous improvement strategy for longevity of the installed system.

Mission

Based upon the customers requirements, budget and needs OpenPro can provide services to help implement our system.  OpenPro has 3 methods for the implementation each use our simple 8 Step process to ERP implementation success.:

1. OpenPro Platinum implementation, where OpenPro performs all the functions of implementation, from Scoping the requirements, Gap-Fit Analysis, Analysis Design, Prototyping, Training, Procedure guides, Deployment, Integration and Cut over into production, Continuous Improvement.  OpenPro has staff and over 75 Implementation Distributors available for a complete implementation of our software.

2. OpenPro Gold Implementation, where OpenPro works with the customers implementation team.  OpenPro trains the trainer method.   We give the team the knowledge to implement an ERP software successfully. We do initial training for the implementation team, they then take that knowledge transfer and starts to 8 step process to implementation our system.  The key advantage to this method is that it lowers the cost of implementation.  The risk are based upon the implementation team that is built, installation may take longer, knowledge transfer may not take as well.

3. Silver Self Implementation, where OpenPro works with the customers implementation team.  OpenPro is there to help support the customers implementation.   We give the team the knowledge to implement an ERP software successfully. We give the materials to the implementation team, they then take that knowledge transfer and starts to 8 step process to implementation our system.  The key advantage to this method is that it lowers the cost of implementation.  The risk are based upon the implementation team that is built, installation may take longer, knowledge transfer may not take as well.

OpenPro is there to provide its customers with optimal advice on how to effectively implement the application in their business.

Link to Implementation Services.