More and more mid-size companies are replacing aging ERP solutions. However, the expected increased functionality is often blocked by the difficulty of seamlessly integrating the new ERP software with existing information systems and Business-to-Business collaborations that are in place with customers, partners, and suppliers. This webcast reveals the challenges of deploying an integrated ERP solution and most importantly how to avoid those-challenges that are often downplayed or outright hidden by the ERP vendors and consultants.
The problem is not simply about deploying a new ERP system; it's about an ERP system's ability to reach customers, supply chains, and internal non-ERP systems that are dependant on the company's integrated information flow.
The Issues:
• ERP interfaces will change-and if one interface changes, all external and internal interfaces need to be modified.
• New business processes will be added-and these processes require changes to partner and customer relationships
• Improvements in visibility, latency, or other technical goals will require modification of the B2B relationships
This webcast will present the pros and cons of the various approaches in managing these issues before you begin a deployment, not as an "Oh Heck!" consideration at the end.
• Custom Code-the darling of consultants
• Stovepipe Integration-Why "just make it work" is a poor approach
• SOA-it's an approach, not a solution
• ERP Tools Kits-are they an expensive and complex alternative?
• Business Integration-less invasive, more resilient to change
Learn how to avoid the ERP Integration Trap. Find out how to select the approach you need to get a resilient, cost effective integration strategy to support, not hinder, your ERP deployment. |