{"id":454,"date":"2019-07-05T10:52:37","date_gmt":"2019-07-05T10:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/enterprise-resource-planning\/?p=454"},"modified":"2022-07-08T19:54:14","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T19:54:14","slug":"the-top-challenges-for-erp-implementation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/enterprise-resource-planning\/the-top-challenges-for-erp-implementation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top Challenges for ERP Implementation in SMBs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The general perception that\u00a0SMBs have about ERP systems today<\/a> are that they are best suited for large-scale enterprises due to the high cost of ownership, the complexity of implementation and the subsequent maintenance costs. The last decade, however, has seen the advent of ready-to-use, off-the-shelf ERP packages specially designed for SMBs.\u00a0While we’ve already discussed these benefits in a previous article<\/a>, you may not be aware of some of the challenges that SMB’s may face during ERP implementation.<\/a> Even with decades of refinement and simplification, these vital systems still present their own hurdles. Check out below for some of the top challenges small businesses face during ERP implementation.<\/p>\n


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Customization<\/h2>\n

This may raise the most concerns during implementation, as it’s also one of the most aspects of ERP systems. By tampering with an already established ERP system, you may believe that you’re doing yourself a favor. In fact, you may actually be supplying yourself with some major headaches later down the road. Customization is believed by many to be a cardinal sin within the ERP software market, but is often seen as a necessary evil. Every company is different in its own way, so your ERP system may require some minor adjustments. This can often be a slippery slope, and as you begin to run into more complications, you’ll be tempted to address them with some customization. By over-customizing, you may face costly upgrades,\u00a0so beware!<\/p>\n

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The users of an ERP system remain one of the major factors for a successful implementation. An ERP system itself is a piece of technology that behaves rationally and predictably. On the using end of the spectrum, we have humans, who can be finicky, stubborn, and easily confused. If the system’s users are accustomed to doing things one way, they may reactively be opposed to the new ERP software, purely for their own convenience. At this point you should explain to them the overall benefits and expediencies to be expected with the new system. To prepare employees for the ERP system, you should also address some of the potential problems that may arise when using it<\/a>, such as:<\/p>\n