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Kuldeep answered on
Oct 14 2020
ERP implementation
ERP implementation
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Contents
Executive Summary 4
Introduction 4
Scope 5
Audience 5
CLN Recycle Ltd (CLR) CEO, Managers, IT professionals, and employees 5
Project Background 5
Analysis and Evaluation 6
Critical analysis and investigation of the appropriateness of using an ERP system for a case-study business 6
An analysis of the cu
ent situation 6
ERP Database 8
Integration 8
Centralized Modules 8
Integration 9
Inventory Management 10
Inventory Management 10
Software selection process 11
Investigation of new solutions 13
Benefits 14
Risk management plan 16
Change management plan 19
Overall summary 20
Recommendations 21
Conclusion 23
References 24
Executive Summary
ERP structures are the business programming systems that can also be described as adjustable, application standard programming, including business responses to center processes (such as item control and management, stockroom organization) as well as standard association limits (such as accounting, human resources organization). Executing ERP in an application coordinates the activities of the business center, which spreads the association's business process effectiveness. The reason for the actual ERP expands the ability to determine transport time, profitability, and additionally enhances the nature of customer benefit. The use of ERP can deal with association vendors, providers and employees.
Introduction
Enforcement of ERP not only boosts the performance of the organization but also helps the employees and act as a helping hand for them. Using the ERP software, the organizers of CLR receive continuous information. It helps the key managers and leaders of an organization to better understand their employees - from the proper execution of individual execution from specific execution to specific business people in relation to the general operation of the whole operation zone. It helps organizations to take important options well. By gathering all the business powers in a single framework, it increases the capacity of an organization, allowing the Web to be used as a part of business workbook (Boltena and Gomez, 2012). The web-based technology organization can obtain data, present units, launch business forms, and plan anywhere with customers and partners. Mostly, ERP a
angements can serve as excellent data tools especially for the media and important organizations, because the purposes of generating generosity and completing them are met. After this it is a complete need for every developing business. In this report, the CLN ERP for recycling limited (CLR) the procedure will be highlighted and the implementation of those failures will also emerge.
Scope
The report will focus more on understanding the CLR by understanding the company profile, understanding the concept of the ERP module, and will discuss module integration by focusing on the implementation and results of the ERP module of CLN Recycle Ltd (CLR). The study will conclude by proposing ways to improve the problem as well as summarizing the general concept.
Audience
CLN Recycle Ltd (CLR) CEO, Managers, IT professionals, and employees
Project Background
The success ratio of implementation of the ERP is based on the consultants and the consulting company along with user and vendors in order to achieve the overall objectives. The implementation consultation has to understand the need of the users, understand the business needs and design the solution as per the needs. It also helps in the managing and enabling the all the tool which will help to make the work much better which is helpful in adding the efforts. During the implementation, the packaging of the ERP can be changes as per the business and made into customized form so that it becomes the user friendly (Boltena and Gomez, 2012).
Analysis and Evaluation
Critical analysis and investigation of the appropriateness of using an ERP system for a case-study business
An analysis of the cu
ent situation
CLN Recycle Ltd (CLR) is an Australian owned and operated recycling company dedicated to providing innovative and proven product solutions from recycled materials to domestic and international customers. CLR produces engineered recycled products, which are mainly sold to Australia, Japan and New Zealand. They are based in Melbourne and are the headquarters of the main sales offices. Other regional headquarters offices are also located in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Hobart. The company has more than 80 years of experience in the production and supply of raw materials for chemical materials. However, recognizing that global environmental sustainability is a major issue, they decided to shift their production focus from raw materials to recycled products 10 years ago. In Australia, the sale of these products is done by sales people who need warehouses and retail stores such as Kmart, Bunning and Mitre10. The company also showcased its products at environmental exhibitions and conferences. The company also manufactures and sells replacement parts for its products (Dantes and Hasibuan, 2010). With the availability of various IT systems, the company's CIO plans to build a centralized and powerful ERP system that enables them to standardize their core business processes in their factories and offices. In particular, they seek the ability to achieve centralized sales and purchasing functions. They need to be capable to consolidate financial statements moreover view product sales across companies. CLR is a growth business that requires standard operation in its manufacturing, inventory and sales activities. At present, its Information Technology system lack scalability moreover flexibility to support their growth or development into new market in next decade. In addition, present IT system does not providing the information standardization required to analyzing the cost as well as profitability of the different products in the sales area and customers. As a new manufacturing direction, CLR plans to develop non-toxic, recyclable products that decompose faster in nature and are durable enough to be use in both developing and developed countries. Similarly, their ERP systems require to being upgrade to support and implement this strategic direction. Another key strategy of the CLR is to achieve client’s satisfactions by delivering the products at co
ect time, at the right price. This might need "production by order" and "production by stock" products. The CLR is organized around processes that focus on adding value to its customers through a smaller ca
on footprint and environmentally sensitive manufacturing (Dorobat, 2008).
A1 – Business requirements and drivers
1. 1. By applying the dealer's logo on the assembly, you need to customize the CLR product for the value added reseller (VAR).
2. 2. Individual customers have no direct impact on the product or its function, shape and size; however, this is the Board of Directors (BoDs) is considering changes in the future to allow individual customers the opportunity to create specialized mobile devices.
3. 3. The sales plan and product design are determined by the management and other employees.
4. 4. All sales are only maintained in Australian/US cu
ency, even if the company does business with other countries such as China.
5. 5. The company is keen to maintain its existing supplier network and is also looking for opportunities to work with more suppliers from other countries and is considering purchasing its “raw materials” from Japan, Germany, South Korea and New Zealand.
A2 – Linking requirements to ERP functionalities
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Business driver or a business requirement
Business process
Type of data or information
ERP functionalities
Justification
Sales Management
Business Requirement
The sales management process involves a variety of procurement practices designed to find, evaluate and attract suppliers to access goods and services.
Daily transaction, budgeting,
ERP Database
There is no common network communication with other departments, and production requires the longest preparation time, so the delivery plan is difficult.
Production Planning and control
Business Drive
A production plan is a plan for the production and manufacturing modules in a company or industry.
Product development as well as information distortion
Integration
The production department is dealing with inconsistent levels of raw materials, so production is slow and requires more production lead time.
Inventory Control
Business Requirement
Inventory control process used to maximize the use of company inventory.
Raw materials availability, finished goods availability
Centralized Modules
Inventory control activities are raw material supply, finished product availability; and can reduce the amount of inventory being processed during production.
Distribution and Logistic
Business Requirement
Distribution and logistics refer to the movement of goods from suppliers or manufacturers to point of sale.
Packaging, inventory, warehousing, supply chain and logistics
Supply Chain Management
Distribution management is a general term refe
ing to many activities and processes such as packaging, inventory, warehousing, supply chain and logistics. The business department handles this part.
Finance and accounting
Business Requirement
Finance and accounting involve the synthesis, analysis and reporting of financial transactions related to the business.
Investment management
cash management
Integration
The daily operations, budget, cash management, capital...