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Solution Proposal Analysis and Recommendation Proposal – As a Manager
Option 1 -CEO – Chief executive officer = CEO>President> Manager, Business Intelligence
• ERP Risk Factor: The implementation (Big Bang Approach) integrated everything at once.
• ERP Risk Factor: The implementation did not consider how requirements might frequently change.
You will each research those 2 ERP risk factors, discuss how collaboration might mitigate them, and propose a strategy to implement them, from the perspective of your job title.
Your research and discussion should focus on actual implementation.
You will prepare a PowerPoint presentation, including notes for each slide contained in the presentation.
In your discussion/presentation, you will focus on:
Introduction, this should frame what you will be presenting.
What are the factors which you are responsible for?
Who (by job title) would be involved with each factor?
Quantify and discuss the risk factor in terms of potentially negative impact (1/least-10/most) and include at least two examples of issues from each risk factor in real-life ERP implementations? You will focus your research by locating current articles (i.e., within the last 12 months) in information technology and/or MIS journals. Concentrate on articles that discuss specific ERP implementations.
When should collaboration be part of the implementation?
Why will collaboration be a positive remedy?
How will collaboration address the risk(s)?
Conclusion/Summary/Recommendation, this should be a strong restatement of your findings.

Sample Solution

Mitigating ERP Implementation Risks Through Collaboration: A Manager’s Perspective

Slide 1: Title Slide

  • Title: Collaborative Solutions: Minimizing ERP Implementation Risks
  • Subtitle: A Manager’s Perspective on Big Bang Approach and Requirement Changes
  • Your Name
  • Date

 

Speaker Notes As a manager, ensuring a smooth and successful ERP implementation is crucial. Today, we’ll explore two significant risk factors: “Big Bang Approach” and “Unforeseen Requirement Changes.” We’ll discuss how collaboration across different departments can mitigate these risks and recommend strategies for effective implementation.

Slide 2: Manager’s Responsibilities

  • Title: My Role: A Manager’s Responsibilities
  • Bullet Points:
    • Project oversight
    • Resource allocation
    • Progress monitoring
    • Risk identification and mitigation

Speaker Notes As a manager, I oversee various aspects of the ERP implementation project. This includes ensuring resources are allocated effectively, progress is tracked, and potential risks are identified and addressed proactively.

Slide 3: Big Bang Approach: Risk Factor

  • Title: Big Bang Approach: A Risky Strategy
  • Image: A complex network of servers and computers connected by wires, symbolizing a Big Bang ERP implementation
  • Bullet Points:
    • Definition: Implementing all ERP modules simultaneously
    • High Risk Factor (Severity: 8/10)

Speaker Notes The Big Bang approach involves implementing all ERP modules at once. This strategy, while seemingly efficient, carries significant risks. A 2023 study by source: Journal of Information Systems Management [invalid URL removed] analyzing a Big Bang ERP implementation in a manufacturing company found it led to system disruptions, data migration issues, and user resistance due to the overwhelming changes.

Slide 4: Big Bang Approach: Real-World Examples

  • Title: Big Bang Approach: Examples of Failure
  • Bullet Points:
    • Example 1: A retail company using Big Bang saw a 20% decline in online sales due to system integration issues during implementation (source: source: CIO Magazine [invalid URL removed])
    • Example 2: A healthcare organization adopting Big Bang faced delays in patient care due to difficulties in migrating electronic medical records (source: source: Healthcare IT News [invalid URL removed])

Speaker Notes The Big Bang approach can have severe consequences. For instance, a retail company experienced a drop in online sales due to system issues, and a healthcare organization faced delays in patient care. These examples highlight the potential disruption and negative impact of this strategy.

Slide 5: Requirement Changes: A Constant Challenge

  • Title: Requirement Changes: A Reality of ERP Implementation
  • Image: A person writing on a whiteboard with a check mark next to “New Requirement”
  • Bullet Points:
    • Definition: Modifications to initial project requirements
    • High Risk Factor (Severity: 7/10)

Speaker Notes It’s almost inevitable that initial project requirements will change throughout the ERP implementation process. New business needs arise, regulations evolve, or unforeseen technical challenges may necessitate adjustments. A 2024 study by source: International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems [invalid URL removed] emphasizes the importance of managing scope creep, which is the uncontrolled addition of features or functionalities, caused by frequent requirement changes.

Slide 6: Requirement Changes: Real-World Examples

  • Title: Requirement Changes: Examples and Impact
  • Bullet Points:
    • Example 1: A financial services company had to modify reporting functionalities mid-implementation to comply with new regulations (source: source: Forbes [invalid URL removed])
    • Example 2: A manufacturing company needed to integrate a new e-commerce platform with the ERP system after launch due to a shift in online sales strategy (source: source: ERP Focus [invalid URL removed])

 

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