What is the Role of an Independent ERP Consultant?
Project scale.
Skills required by its categories.
The broader nature of the organization is a business technology initiative, which affects and transforms almost every contextual process.
The inability to free up essential resources from their work tasks and day-to-day activities, and enable them to spend the required time, effort and attention on the project.
Also, it is unlikely that anyone in the project team will pass or lead a previous ERP project. Best of all, maybe one team member has some experience, but in most cases, that experience is ten years or more.
Another important factor: A successful ERP project requires a wide range of skills - from mapping business process and efficiency, project management, change management and risk management, to a complete understanding of modern business technologies and vendor status.
This is where an independent ERP consultant comes from. Professionalism is important. Our teams bring in-depth knowledge of the basics, pain points and key processes in your field, as well as the purpose and full understanding of modern solutions.
Providing Professional, Driving Value
To bring in-depth ERP knowledge and knowledge to all projects, the role of consultant includes knowing your specific industry and industry-leading processes in all business processes. In addition, the consultant should have a formal solution selection process, as well as information and knowledge that guides complex project implementation projects.
Specifically, an ERP specialist…
Provides independent understanding
The role of the ERP consultant is to look at the project from an external perspective and provide an unbiased analysis of your business processes against industry-leading trends. Ultra, for example, as an independent consultant, is not a software vendor and does not receive compensation from software companies. We are always present in every retailer, a wide range of technology forums and the power of a variety of modern ERP solutions - and provide unbiased and neutral vendor guidance.
Share industry information
The role of the ERP consultant is to provide information on the use of ERP software in a particular industry or similar business. A good coordinator will also suggest the best practices that are common (regardless of industry) that can create great efficiency.
Leads a business process transformation
Software selection and use should not be considered the sole responsibility of IT. An expert, independent consultant will help the business align the project with business strategic plans.
It offers special skills
The role of an ERP advisor includes project management, operational expertise, risk reduction and a host of other key skills to success.
The guidelines change management
Because the choice of business solutions and implementation can involve significant organizational changes, anERP consultant uses change management skills to help ensure user acceptance and project acceptance.
Controls usage
ERP implementation has a high chance of success if it is guided by knowledgeable resources in system setup, project management, data conversion and other key features. Involvement of private services helps keep the project on time, within the scope and budget - and helps reduce any conflict with the seller.
Provides education and training
Taking the time to provide comprehensive education for everyone involved in the project is important to the project team - so it is well aware of ERP concepts and industry best practices. This is an important area led by an ERP coordinator. And for many projects, the consultant helps to develop and deliver user training and support throughout the project - from selection to live.
Enabling Success, Risk Reduction
ERP project teams work very effectively - and efficiently - where they are able to use a proven approach. At Ultra, our consultant-led approach consists of four phases: Business Process Development, Business Technology Selection, Solution Application Management and Business Value Acquisition.
1. Business Process Development
The basis for change is formed by identifying (and understanding) the different needs of the client, assessing the current situation, identifying possible solutions with modern solutions, developing a desirable future and developing core processes.
2. Choosing Business Technology
An impartial, comprehensive and highly organized process guides the customer team as it evaluates solutions and decides the most appropriate - a tool that will meet the unique needs of the organization, balance the business and empower the vision for the future.
3. Solution Implementation Management
Flexible, proven performance and professional project management reduce risk, speed up profit time, drive ROI and bring success.
4. Acquisition of Business Value
Leading industry processes, processing projects that focus on maturity, software development and additional capabilities support process development, close the value chain and ensure that clients maximize the benefits of their new ERP solution. smooth, provides structure, speeds up time-to-value, minimizes risk and provides the client with the much-needed continuous management and support.