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ERP Consultancy
Business Solutions helps organizations assess their IT needs categorically and in identifying the most compatible reliable and robust ERP system. Further it ensures the selection of a suitable implementer and monitors the implementation process till it goes live. Apart for the core technical consulting service Astral also provide change management workshop for the employees for a smooth transmission to ERP. Astral is a "Vendor Neutral "company where we are not associated with any software or hardware sales. The Major advantage of Astral associate with you will be deployment of multi skilled resources for system study, process fine tuning, and preparation of a comprehensive Request of Proposal for software MEANS METHODS AND OUTCOME
The process begin with defining the scope that details the need for an ERP system implementation and the means to its successful integration into an organization. Once the need for ERP implementation is ascertained Astral assumes the following sequence of activities.
ERP Readiness Assessment
The success of an ERP implementation greatly depends on the state of readiness of the company and the willingness and acceptance to change by its personnel. Therefore, it is crucial to ascertain the current state of the organization in order to decide on the training requirements for its personnel, plan and manage the course to change.
The factors that are crucial for the smooth implementation of ERP in the organization is identified in the assessment phase, Categorical analysis and valuable conclusions drawn based on the assessment reveals conclusions drawn based on the assessment reveals the possibility of taking the right decision regarding ERP implementation.
To ascertain the readiness, Astral foster an assessment amongst the employees of an organization. Three different questionnaires are prepared in order to assess the following
An in-depth and extensive study is carried out on the existing business processes of the organization. Further the results of the study are mapped with the best practices in the industry for process excellence.
Product Fitment Capability
The business of the organization are analyzed to draft the present and future requirements. A detailed analysis on whether the drafted requirements can be fitted into an ERP system is carried out to affirm the possibility that by implementing the ERP system the organization will be able to achieve its objectives. The results brought out in this phase will help us decide whether we need to proceed in implementing the ERP system in other words whether or not we will achieve success implementing the system. The following methodology is adopted to ascertain the product fitment capability.
Selecting and implementing a suitable ERP system, sailing through the process that call for changes within the organization and emulating changes that are necessary are unquestionably complex. Regardless of the size of the business and perceived resources, the ERP implementation should be approached with a great deal of planning. Astral plays a key role in assisting the organization in selecting a suitable ERP product and implementer through a scientific and methodical process.
With an insight to business needs options available are assessed. The selection process weighs factors like functional capabilities, user friendliness of the product is likely accrue by opting the ERP way. Astral helps the implementation of a scalable ERP that accommodates rapidly changing business conditions and the increased traffic of information that runs across the supply chain.
ERP Implementation
The success measure of an ERP project is in its effective implementation more than the ERP product itself. Therefore it is essential to pay due attention to the implementation process. The first time implementation of the ERP requires a structured approach that rightly integrates people, process and technology. Astral's implementation process covers all the basics by following a sound methodology which greatly increases the likelihood of success by enabling all the features, minimize customization, getting user acceptance, rendering support till the system goes live without cost and project time escalation.
Change Management
Effective change management strategies must be carried to promote the infusion of ERP in the workplace. Astral's change Management tools not only reduce the pain associated with the ERP change, but also help people in the organization absorb new efficiencies.
NEED FOR AN ERP
If an organization is experiencing one or more of the following business conditions, it is time to seriously consider implementing an ERP solution or replacing the current one:
ERP Readiness Assessment
The success of an ERP implementation greatly depends on the state of readiness of the company and the willingness and acceptance to change by its personnel. Therefore, it is crucial to ascertain the current state of the organization in order to decide on the training requirements for its personnel, plan and manage the course to change.
The factors that are crucial for the smooth implementation of ERP in the organization is identified in the assessment phase, Categorical analysis and valuable conclusions drawn based on the assessment reveals conclusions drawn based on the assessment reveals the possibility of taking the right decision regarding ERP implementation.
To ascertain the readiness, Astral foster an assessment amongst the employees of an organization. Three different questionnaires are prepared in order to assess the following
- IS maturity level of the personnel
- Openness and willingness to accept the imminent change
- The readiness of the company to accept the ERP way
An in-depth and extensive study is carried out on the existing business processes of the organization. Further the results of the study are mapped with the best practices in the industry for process excellence.
Product Fitment Capability
The business of the organization are analyzed to draft the present and future requirements. A detailed analysis on whether the drafted requirements can be fitted into an ERP system is carried out to affirm the possibility that by implementing the ERP system the organization will be able to achieve its objectives. The results brought out in this phase will help us decide whether we need to proceed in implementing the ERP system in other words whether or not we will achieve success implementing the system. The following methodology is adopted to ascertain the product fitment capability.
- Understanding of the systems that are prevalent in the company.
- Identifying the processes unique to the company by carrying out a personalized interview with a cross section of staff that may include Executives, Managers, Department Heads, Supervisors, Assistant Managers, workers at various locations concerned with the process
- Units of the comany sread across geographical location are visited to confirm whether the processes identified are standardized throughout the organization.
- With the concurrence of the company , the processes are then circulated amongst ERP vendors and their views on fitment are collected and analyzed.
- Workaround and the extent of customization that will be required would and the extent of customization that will be required would de ascertained.
Selecting and implementing a suitable ERP system, sailing through the process that call for changes within the organization and emulating changes that are necessary are unquestionably complex. Regardless of the size of the business and perceived resources, the ERP implementation should be approached with a great deal of planning. Astral plays a key role in assisting the organization in selecting a suitable ERP product and implementer through a scientific and methodical process.
With an insight to business needs options available are assessed. The selection process weighs factors like functional capabilities, user friendliness of the product is likely accrue by opting the ERP way. Astral helps the implementation of a scalable ERP that accommodates rapidly changing business conditions and the increased traffic of information that runs across the supply chain.
ERP Implementation
The success measure of an ERP project is in its effective implementation more than the ERP product itself. Therefore it is essential to pay due attention to the implementation process. The first time implementation of the ERP requires a structured approach that rightly integrates people, process and technology. Astral's implementation process covers all the basics by following a sound methodology which greatly increases the likelihood of success by enabling all the features, minimize customization, getting user acceptance, rendering support till the system goes live without cost and project time escalation.
Change Management
Effective change management strategies must be carried to promote the infusion of ERP in the workplace. Astral's change Management tools not only reduce the pain associated with the ERP change, but also help people in the organization absorb new efficiencies.
NEED FOR AN ERP
If an organization is experiencing one or more of the following business conditions, it is time to seriously consider implementing an ERP solution or replacing the current one:
- Fast and uncontrolled growth
- The company's exact financial performance is unknown
- Unknown or inaccurate job costs
- Inventories that do not meet or far exceed production requirements on a consistent basis
- Duplication of efforts in order to capture vital data that impacts employee efficiency
- Commonly setting inaccurate customer expectations
- Promised delivery dates are regularly missed
- Unknown operations performance
- The current system is negatively impacting the organization's ability to grow
- Little or no ability to forecast and plan production requirements with any degree of accuracy
FEATURES
- Renders clarity in identifying business and functional needs
- Stringent evaluation criteria and professional advice
- Monitors proper implementation of selected solutions
- Downsizing costly mistakes often associated with unsuccessful IT implementation
- Render possible It integration without a huge capital outlay.
Assurance