Q& A on Outsourcing ERP: The Final Step before you Outsource ERP

Why should I implement ERP in my organization?

Your organization should implement ERP if the following are true:

• If your organization wastes a lot of time and resource in integrating the different business functions
• If there is a gap between the demand and the service providing capability of your organization
• If the efficiency in achieving goals, objectives and targets are dwindling

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What are the benefits of an ERP System?

• Facilitates informed decision making
• Cost savings through organized business processes
• Integrates business process facilitating better controlling
• Improves the workflow and information flow in the organization
• Introduces transparency in activities
• Improves speed and efficiency in functions leading to improved customer service and customer satisfaction
• Facilitates co-ordination of activities between different departments
• Provides quality communication channels
• Gives a competitive edge

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What are the challenges in implementing ERP?

• The main challenge in the successful implementation of ERP system is the preparedness of the organization for a new system of functioning. The management should make sure that the organization, the work process and the staffs are amenable to adapt to the ERP system.
• Selecting a good ERP solution provider is another challenge. Analyze the capabilities of the ERP service provider and make sure the provider has the capabilities and the expertise to provide you with a good solution
• The third and the most crucial challenge is the optimal utilization of the ERP software solution. You can have the best ERP solution implemented but if its resources are not utilized to the fullest, the whole initiative goes for a waste. But if it is deployed appropriately, ERP solutions can create dramatic changes in your business performance.

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What are the risks involved in ERP implementation?

• ERP system implementation demands a great deal of planning. If planning goes wrong, there are very high chances of failure
• The implementation might take longer time than expected
• The actual cost might exceed the budgeted cost

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How can I minimize the risks in ERP implementation?

• Clearly define your objectives of ERP implementation
• Budget your cost of ERP implementation
• Figure out the expected ROI on ERP implementation
• Establish a visible, well-supported project team and make sure you maintain thorough communication.
• Fully assess abilities of the project team to understand and address enterprise system requirements
• Make sure your people are well prepared to accept and operate the new ERP system
• Plan out the measures to be taken to adapt your business to ERP

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How expensive and time consuming is the implementation of ERP?

ERP is a definitely a huge business endeavor which is costly also. But by outsourcing your ERP software solutions you can implement ERP at almost 40% less cost than what it would cost in developed countries.

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Why should I outsource ERP implementation?

Cost savings and cost benefits of ERP are enormous. Moreover, India has the advantage of being the most trusted outsourcing destination with good technical expertise and qualified software developers.

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What are the factors to be considered before selecting an ERP vendor?

• Analyze the capabilities of your outsourcing vendor
• Check if your outsourcing vendor has proper information security systems
• Review his infrastructure
• Study the organization and reassure yourself if a long term relationship is possible with that company. Long term relationships are important as ERP is a process which will take time to get implemented
• Review if there are appropriate programs to protect trade secrets of its clients, partners and customers
• If possible, involve CEO level interactions to ensure minimum risks

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Why should I outsource to IndiaWebDevelopers?

• Technical Expertise , which enables us to develop cost effective yet robust solutions
• Expertise across the complete life cycle , spanning requirements capture and analysis, design, development and testing
• Multiple feedback points provides continuous information flow and control, over the project
• Our team has excellent communication skills making it easier for interaction and communication across all stages of the project
• Adherence to the best practices in software development
• Our Process-oriented development ensures timely delivery of quality solutions
• We are solution centric , which means that we would look at both third party components and custom developed code to meet your requirements at the best possible value
• Expertise with current development tools and technologies
• Experience in executing large web development projects for global clientele since 6 years
• IndiaWebDevelopers is committed to establishing long term relationships with customers

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Can India web developers provide ongoing maintenance and enhancement for ERP?

We have a dedicated Customer Support and Maintenance Team which will provide constant support, maintenance and enhancement to your ERP software solution. Click to know more about out technical maintenance service

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