Implementation of a Cloud-Based ERP System: Project Report

This project report details the implementation of a cloud-based ERP system, addressing the limitations of traditional ERP systems such as data access issues and security concerns. The project aims to enhance data accessibility from any location. The report outlines the project's scope, including data migration and system testing, while excluding supplier information and training. Key outcomes include improved security, scalability, and 24/7 support. Required resources include a project manager, financial manager, and various IT professionals, along with SAP Business One software. The estimated budget for the project is $47,000. The project will be completed within 2 months.

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1. Project title
Project title is development of cloud-based ERP system.
2. Project problem domain
It is found that earlier ERP system are used by the organizations for managing their
operations however they face number of challenges including resistance in sharing
information, problem in accessing information as well as cost associated with installation of
ERP. In order to resolve those issues and challenges, the organizations want to move to cloud
based ERP system. The key research question for the project are listed below:
1. What are the advantages of moving towards cloud-based ERP system?
2. What are problems that are resolved with the use of Cloud ERP system?
3. Background of the project
The organizations use ERP system for storing data and information. However due to
the utilization of ERP system they generally face number of problems. The problems that are
faces by the organization includes problem in accessing information after office hour, lack of
security and more. Therefore, for resolving the challenges, the organization wants to move
the ERP system into cloud.
4. Project aim
The main aim of the project is to develop cloud-based ERP system so that information
as well as data can be accessed from anywhere irrespective of the location.
5. Project scope
The scope of the project includes:
 Implementation of cloud-based ERP system

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 Moving data to cloud
 Testing of the system
 Completion of project within 2 months
6. Out scope
The out scope of the project is listed below:
 Information about the suppliers are not provided
 The facility of training is not given to the workers
7. Project outcome
The outcomes of the project are listed below:
 Access to information and data from anywhere irrespective of location
 Enhanced security
 Improved scalability
 Provides 24x7 support
8. Resources
The resources that are needed within the project are listed below:
Human resource: The required human resources are listed below:
 Project manager
 Project planner
 Financial manager
 Tester
 Risk analyst
 Database administrator

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 Application manager
 IT manger
Software: SAP business one is needed for the cloud ERP system
Financial resources: It is found that around $47,000 is needed for the implementing
the cloud-based ERP system.

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