In the News and Views segment …
We discuss the Aberdeen Group report on the ERP Market and a survey of what ERP implementation priorities are in 2008. We will take a look at how these findings relate to your approach and your “entry point” in to where the “New ERP system” discussion might start…. Important stuff…
In the Feature Segment will discuss the ERP implementation Success
Strategy of Communication. Could you get any more basic than this?
I am sure that this conversation will stimulate some thought in to areas where you and your team might improve in
* Listening effectively
* Understanding and making sure that other know that you do!
* Focusing on the important things
* Attitude is everything…
* Problem Resolution
* Timing is everything!
Finally – I have just released an FREE on line eCourse – The ERP Made Simple – Introductory eCourse. You can sign up and take the course immediately.
* What is ERP?
* The History of ERP
* Learn how older business systems can PREVENT YOU from creating customer value.
* Discover the Key features of an ERP system that will automatically add VALUE to your organization.
* This course includes a free 15 page study guide.
In Episode 18 of Implement ERP Fast we start discussing the ERP Implementation Success Mindset … A new direction for the podcast and one that affects us all in our day to day activities…
• How to approach an implementation in thought and action.
• How Leadership relates to your ERP implementation in many different respects…
• What works, what doesn’t …
In the News and Views segment we discuss the economy, buying ERP, BI or Business Intelligence and why the price of high end business and enterprise system software might remain high.
I have released my first ERP Implementation Manual – Purpose Driven ERP - Justifying and Specifying the Purchase of YOUR ERP system…
I am providing you with the Visual Quick Guide to Justifying and Specifying Your ERP Purchase just for stopping by the Purpose Driven ERP site, as an overview and preview of this manual.
In the News and Views segment we will discuss how you can continue to buy Windows XP after July 08.
Then, I cover the ERP implementation process – step by step and then discuss a new way of looking at your implementation. This segment will be one that you will want to listen to more than once!
The ERP Roadmap Visual Quick Guide2.0 has just been released. Receive it FREE by signing up for my newsletter on the right side of my homepage - go to www.implementerpfast.com
In the Feature Segment will discuss a common sense strategies to moving transaction records to your new ERP system… When to do it? We discuss the pros and the cons.
Then we step back and discuss ERP Data Migration one more time … When do you migrate data and how do you keep your migrated data up to date?
In the News and Views segment we will discuss Windows XP / Vista and Linux and Software as a Service (SaaS) as alternatives … XP will no longer be sold at the end of June 08…
Next we will discuss my recently released 200 page guide, Purpose Driven ERP Volume 1 – How to Justify and Specify the ERP system that is right for you…
In the Feature Segment will discuss Data Migration …
·What to migrate…
·What not to migrate…
·Testing the data that you have migrated
·And some tips that you won't be able to live without!
Update on the release of my first Implement ERP FAST Guide - Volume # 1 - Are You READY for a New ERP System?… Sign up for my newsletter and get a 30+ page sample FREE!
Some thoughts on ERP support forums - what are they good for…. ?
In Episode # 14 of Implement ERP Fast listen in to an interview that I just conducted with Peter deJager, international speaker and author of numerous books on Organizational Change Management.
What is the BIG lie that most change pundits and authors perpetuate about change?
In this interview, Peter and I discuss the process and mechanics of change in the implementation of an ERP software system and much more!
Get the latest update on Rick's soon to be released Implement ERP Fast manual, Are You Ready for a New ERP System? This manual will be the first in a series guides and will cover how to properly Justify and Specify the ERP system that is right for you.
In Episode 13 of Implement ERP Fast we will revisit and take a closer look at the first step in the ERP Roadmap - System Justification. Without this foundational step firmly in place, any subsequent steps in sourcing or implementing an ERP software system will be in serious question.
This episode features the first in a series of one on one interviews. This interview was conducted with a long time IT associate that now resides in Dublin Ireland. Seamus Diamond has been "around the block" in the implementation of a number of systems and I am sure that you will find his perspectives insightful.
So this Episode will include:
News and Views - How to turn a faltering economy to your advantage.
A special announcement about my first product release
An interview with Seamus about ERP software and hardware system justification.
In Episode 12 of Implement ERP Fast we will conclude our 12 part series on the entire ERP procurement process. We have covered:
Justification
Specification
Sourcing
Qualification
Negotiation
Hardware and Database requirements.
In the episode we will discuss
Purchase Order - Making sure that your "T's" are crossed and "I's" are dotted…
Financing aspects of the procurement process.
In addition to this we have included a special segment that shows you how the ERP Roadmap procurement process applies to ANY capital equipment technology purchase!
* Your ERP System hardware requirements. Get some early advice on what to look for and some specific recommendations on the hardware you will need to Go Live.
* How to protect your system from dirty power lines and bad weather.
* Then check out the overview of a Relational Database Management System and a who's who in the database world.
* The industry focus on Business Intelligence and Reporting and why you should consider your reporting options early on in the purchase and implementation of your system.
* In the feature segment, we cover all the bases in what to negotiate when purchasing your ERP system.
You don't want to miss this episode … Where is the big money? … Don't leave ANY left on the table!
* Who should do the negotiating and who are you up against?
* When to start negotiating and what to focus on.
* Some guidelines in negotiating your new ERP software system…and A MUST HAVE negotiation tip.
All this and more in this episode of Implement ERP Fast…
A quick review of the ERP software supplier qualification process.
in the feature segment we will provide you with the tools needed to ensure that your short list of suppliers are familiar with your business operations and detail requirements related to your pending purchase of a new ERP software solution.
A review of the 5 steps in the ERP Supplier Qualification process.
Supplier Qualification - Step 2 - Explore the benefits of visiting the corporate offices of your short list of prospective ERP suppliers. Meeting executives, department heads and touring a facility can tell you a lot about a company.
In Episode # 4 of Implement ERP Fast it's time to start questioning your short list of ERP software suppliers. What questions should you ask them? How can you efficiently and effectively compare the suppliers on your short list - one to another? We will answer these questions and more in this episode of Implement ERP Fast.
Be sure to check out my blog at www.erproadmap.com for even tips and guidance on the road to implementation!