The implementation of a ERP for global companies presents major challenges. What are the main issues that need to be analyzed in order for implementations to be successful and within the established deadlines and budgets?
It should be borne in mind that the process of globalization is likely to deepen even further in the coming decades, given the context of greater ease of communication of brands and products provided by the Internet, allowing easy access to the sale of goods and services anywhere on the planet, as well as by the expansion of logistics infrastructure, which is increasingly efficient and accessible.
Taking into account the logic of economy of scale, companies that are successful in their countries of origin see the expansion of their business beyond their borders as a natural step towards maintaining their growth and profitability.
Within this scenario, the ERP (Enterprise Management Systems) play a fundamental role in ensuring that the business processes that support the management of the company flow in a standardized, optimized and integrated way, generating and making available relevant management information for decision-making.
If the process of implementing a ERP, If we consider the use of this technology in several countries, other aspects need to be addressed if the expected results are to be achieved.