ERP System Review
ERP System Review
ERP System Review
SAP released SAP’s R/3 in 1992. The system added new features, such as the addition of client-server
hardware architecture and its enabled to be run on many platforms the system was implemented using
an open architecture approach that made it possible for third party companies to integrate their systems with
SAP’s R/3
Related work
The first one is clear understanding of strategic goals. This factor means that the organization needs to
understand what they want to achieve and how they can achieve it
The second factor is commitment by top management. (this is very important. The members of top
management in any organization are the decision makers and in order to make the ERP project work to
needs full support from top management.
The third factor excellent project management. (the management needs to track the project progression.
The fourth factor is change management. (because organization always face resistance from employees
and users)
The fifth factor is having a great implementation team
The sixth factor is data accuracy
The seventh factor is extensive education and training. (Educating and training employees is very critical to the
success of the ERP project)
The eighth factor is focused performance measures.
The ninth and last factor is multi-site issues
Problem statement
The ERP system affects organizations. As mentioned previously, there are several factors
that motivate organizations to choose an
However, there are even more factors that lead organizations to not consider going with an
ERP product.
Case study
ERP issue
(Water case) As we have seen in the case study, a technical problem in transferring the data from the
old system to the new system has put the Water Corporation in a disastrous situation; the data was
simply not available
Proposed solution
First: Managerial effects
As we have seen, the effects of managerial problems are
wastes of:
• Time
• Money
The causes can be grouped into three main categories:
• Poor management skills
• Hasty management acts
• Poor decision-making skills
2) Second: Operational effects
As we have seen, the effects of operational problems are:
1. Business process shutdown
2. Technical problems
The causes are under three main categories:
• Poor consultant vendor
• Poor transfer of data
• Do not apply government standards
Success scheme
Conclusion