Question 3
Can an informed ERP adoption and selection decision be made without fully understanding the problem? Why or why no – justify your answer.
Every organisation is different with different problems. Each problem must be fully understood and related back to the ERP, so that decision makers can define how the ERP package will operate for certain functions. Problems must be explored so that project managers can identify how to maximise the operation of software selected by the company.
In order for companies to fulfil their corporate visions, their ERP system must be operating efficiently and effectively. This is only likely to be achieved if all problems are initially clearly understood and addressed. If problems are misunderstood, even bigger problems may arise down the track, therefore it is best practice to recognise problems in the selection process. The whole objective of the selection process is to analyse the current situation in detail, to discover problems and inefficiencies and get a full understanding of them so the company can progress further economically and competitively.
References
Lozinsky, S. 1988, Enterprise-wide software solutions: integration strategies and practices, Addison-Wesley, Reading Massachusetts.
