Project Title :- BAAN ERP Project Implementation in Manufacturing Process of BARCO

Introduction:- Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP has been around the world for quite sometime. Its a
popular notion that, implementing an ERP solution improves the efficiency, provides a clear view on productivity and
growth.
3 important Factors why growing businesses need ERP solutions :
1. Operational Efficiency for growing businesses
2. Improved Consistency & Accuracy
3. A Helping Hand for Employees

Objective :- The companys main objective behind the ERP project is that ERP is required to track its supply
chain activities from inventory purchase to processing and final shipment to customers. This integrated view of
company data can improve information sharing and collaboration across functional and corporate boundaries.

Methodology :- The whole ERP project is implemented by focusing on the following activities:

Program management of vendor and internal client resources, project plan and budget

Comprehensive business process reengineering and workflow definition

Incorporation of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other industry-specific skill sets into the overall
business transformation

Risk management and mitigation planning activities

Integration between the core ERP system and business processes, systems and stakeholders

Optimization of measurable business benefits

Functional and technical development and support

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Bingi P., Sharma M., Godla J. 1999. Critical Issues Affecting an ERP Implementation. Information
Systems Management, 16 (3), pp. 7-8.