ERP System Discussion 2022

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ERP Systems
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................2
2. Discussion..............................................................................................................................2
2.1 Longevity of the Journey of an ERP System...................................................................2
2.2 Possible Stages in the Journey of the ERP System Implementations..............................4
2.3 Potential Advantages of Every Phase in the Journey of ERP Systems............................6
2.4 Identification of Major Drivers as well as Potential Barriers for Businesses for moving
from One Phase to the Second...............................................................................................8
2.5 Real-Life Case Study Examples of Organizations getting Benefits from the ERP
System..................................................................................................................................10
3. Conclusion............................................................................................................................11
References................................................................................................................................12

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1. Introduction
Enterprise resource planning could be referred to as a procedure that is being utilized
by several organizations for management or integration of every vital part of a business (Leon
2014). Some of the most distinctive software applications of ERP eventually exist for helping
the businesses in successful implementation of resource planning after integration of all
procedures, required for running the organization with any particular system. ERP software
systems have the core responsibility of integrating planning, proper inventory’s purchasing,
finances, marketing, sales, HR and many more. These applications even enable various
departments for communication as well as sharing of confidential information in an
extremely easier manner (Tarhini et al. 2015). This research report outlines a detailed
analysis on the factor that ERP system providing advantages to an organization. The entire
journey of the ERP system would also be depicted in the research report.
2. Discussion
2.1 Longevity of the Journey of an ERP System
ERP system is considered as one of the most efficient and significant software that
helps in successful integration of various business processes and activities. When an ERP
system is present, it is extremely important to ensure that this system could bring major
effectiveness in the business (Seethamraju 2015). Apart from providing numerous
advantages, these types of system even ensure longevity in the system and hence it is not
required to change the system very often. There exists some of the most distinctive factors,
over which ERP systems can easily reduce the complexities in managing any particular
business or organization. The first and the foremost factor in this case is the planning of rules
to be implemented, circumstances of the businesses and effectiveness of the system to fulfil
each and every need of the respective business.

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The average duration that any specific ERP software can work in the organization is
between ten to twelve years. When the enterprise resource planning is being maintained
effectively and efficiently, it can serve for longer period of time as well (Chofreh et al. 2014).
The replacement of the entire ERP software is extremely threatening for the business and
hence it is quite vital to ensure that the system is being upgraded in a periodical manner.
However, proper planning is highly required to complete this particular part and the
installation of this software package could be quite time consuming and problematic for the
business. It is being noted that the longer any user tries to keep the system in correct place,
the longer that user has to amortize total system expenses. A preliminary sign of ERP not
working anymore would be that it is unable to meet the needs or requirements of the business
and hence should be replaced on a priority basis (Tian & Xu 2015). One of the most
significant strategy of this ERP system implementation would be keeping utilizing the present
ERP system for longer period of time and only replace it when it completely stops working.
Another distinctive factor, which notifies regarding replacement of an ERP system is
that the user could not obtain confidential data from the system and could not get it quickly
and promptly enough. The business or organization should focus on a specialist, who could
provide major efficiency and effectiveness from the system and even identify the flaws and
issues faced in this specific system (Shen, Chen & Wang 2016). Moreover, since the business
is absolutely reliable on every spreadsheet as well as workaround or providing business
related vital information. One of the most significant disadvantages of this specific
methodology would be that the business manager should realize the replacement of the ERP
system with its respective inefficiency. It could be extremely expensive in respect to the lost
profits and could even make it quite harder for completing the long range planning. The
replacement of the ERP systems on a schedule helps to avoid such mentioned issues.