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])
