ERP Handbook eBook
ERP Handbook
Table of Contents
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- 1.1. What is ERP?
- 1.2. History of ERP Systems
- 1.3. Common ERP Terminologies
- 1.4. Benefits of Implementing an ERP System
- 1.5. How ERP Works: Data Flow and Integration
- 1.6. ERP Modules: A Deep Dive into Functionalities
- 1.7. Top ERP Industries
- 1.8. Most Common ERP Systems
- 2.1. Organization Strategy and ERP
- 2.2. Leadership Team and Steering Committee
- 2.3. Digital Transformation vs. ERP
- 2.4. ERP Governance
- 2.5. Key Considerations for ERP Selection
- 2.6. Challenges and Risks of ERP Implementation
- 2.7. ERP Success Factors and Failure Reasons
- 2.8. ERP Budget and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- 2.9. ERP Return on Investment (ROI) Analysis
- 3.1. Pre-Implementation Planning
- 3.2. Assessing Organizational Readiness
- 3.3. Dedicated ERP Implementation Team
- 3.4. Technological infrastructure preparation
- 3.5. Defining Project Scope and Objectives
- 3.6. ERP Selection Criteria
- 3.7. Selecting the Right ERP Vendor and Partner
- 3.8. Contracts and Service Level Agreements
- 4.1. Basics of ERP Implementation
- 4.2. Planning and Executing ERP Projects
- 4.3. Defining Project Goals and Objectives
- 4.4. Project Scheduling and Resource Allocation
- 4.5. Managing Project Risks and Issues
- 4.6. Change Management for ERP Implementation
- 4.7. Communicating and Engaging Stakeholders
- 4.8. Training and User Adoption in ERP Projects
- 4.9. Team Performance and Lessons Learned
- 5.1. Blueprinting: AS-IS vs. TO-BE Analysis
- 5.2. Business Process Analysis and Mapping
- 5.3. System Configuration and Customization
- 5.4. Data Management and Migration
- 5.5. Testing and Quality Assurance
- 5.6. Developing Training Programs and Materials
- 5.7. Security, Role Mapping and SOD
- 5.8. Governance and Continuous Improvement
- 5.9. Post-Implementation Support and Optimization
- 5.10. List of 200+ Risks in ERP Projects
- 6.1. Manufacturing Industry
- 6.2. Retail Industry
- 6.3. Healthcare Industry
- 6.4. Financial Services
- 6.5. Construction Industry
- 6.6. Education
- 6.7. Pharmaceutical Industry
- 6.8. Logistics and Transportation
- 6.9. Failed ERP Projects
- 6.10. Lessons Learned from Failed Projects
- 7.1. Cloud Computing in ERP
- 7.2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ERP
- 7.3. Internet of Things (IoT)
- 7.4. Big Data Analytics
- 7.5. Industry 4.0
- 7.6. Blockchain Technology in ERP
- 7.7. Mobile ERP and Remote Access
- 7.8. User-Centric Design in ERP
- 7.9. ERP and Other Emerging Technologies
- 7.10. Sustainability and Green ERP Solutions
- 8.1. Key Takeaways from the Handbook
- 8.2. Final Thoughts and Recommendations