Businesses have a wide scope of applications and processes throughout their functional units; producing ERP software systems that are typically complex and usually impose significant changes on staff work practices.

Implementing ERP software is typically too complex for "in-house" skill, so it is desirable and highly advised to hire outside consultants who are professionally trained to implement these systems. If the ERP Vendor also manages the "implementation", then that is "GREAT". Infact, RAMCO, Navision, and Finsys count good on these points.

You Should prefer " No Third Parties". --- Try to Get Implemention by the Source Company.

This is typically the most cost effective way. There are three types of services that may be employed for - Consulting, Customization, Support.

The length of time to implement an ERP

The length of time to implement an ERP system depends on the size of the business, the number of modules, the extent of customization, the scope of the change and the willingness of the customer to take ownership for the project. ERP systems are modular, so they don't all need be implemented at once. It can be divided into various stages, or phase-ins. For a SME company ( turnover Rs. 25 Cr to 200 Cr p.a.), the typical project is about 12 months and requires around 3 consultants. A Larger project (e.g., a company of more than 100 staff) can be planned and delivered within 12-15 months; however, a large, multi-site or multi-country implementation can take years. The length of the implementations is closely tied to the amount of customization desired.

To implement ERP systems, companies often seek the help of an ERP vendor or of third-party consulting companies. These firms typically provide three areas of professional services: consulting; customization; and support. The client organization can also employ independent program management, business analysis, and change management, specialists to ensure their business requirements remain a priority during implementation.

Data migration is one of the most important activities in determining the success of an ERP implementation. Since many decisions must be made before migration, a significant amount of planning must occur. Unfortunately, data migration is the last activity before the production phase of an ERP implementation, and therefore receives minimal attention due to time constraints. The following are steps of a data migration strategy that can help with the success of an ERP implementation:

1. Identifying the data to be migrated
2. Determining the timing of data migration
3. Generating the data templates
4. Freezing the tools for data migration
5. Deciding on migration related setups
6. Deciding on data archiving

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Finsys ERP, a Brilliant business software...

Finsys Infotech Limited, the makers of Finsys ERP, is a leading Indian  developer and supplier of commercial business systems. We currently provide fully integrated software services and solutions to several hundred installations India-wide, primarily in the North Indian  region. Our team of highly skilled industry professionals cover software, hardware, network implementation, systems implementation, training, ongoing service and support.