ERP: A-Z Implementer's Guide For Success [Paperback]

Travis Anderegg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0970035217 | ISBN-13: 978-0970035219 | Edition: 1

This book represents the most comprehensive textbook in the history of ERP systems. It has 20 chapters spanning 750 pages packed with full color diagrams, figures and charts that explain basic concepts common to all ERP systems to help them be successful for companies that use these complex systems. With over five years in the development the textbook provides a stable foundation of knowledge for entry-level students through senior level practitioners. It recognizes emerging technologies such as: Internet, client/server, e-business, and their impact on ERP systems. It has been chosen by the CIBRES.COM organization as the primary study textbook for the CIERP certification, a professional certification for ERP professionals. Each chapter contains questions at the end to challenge the student. Case studies from actual implementation experiences provide insight on how companies manage and use ERP systems. It has quickly become the worldwide desk reference selling in over a dozen countries. No ERP professional, implementer, executive, manager, or organization should be without this important desktop reference.

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About the Author

Travis Anderegg, CFPIM, CIRM, CIERP is one of the leading creative communicators and visionaries of business software systems and management technology. A highly respected educator, consultant, and speaker, Anderegg has brought motivation and inspiration for thousands of people. His presentations are seen by 1000s each year through professional development organizations across the United States and around the world. He is a Principal of the CIBRES.COM, an organization for the successful use of business software systems and management technology.

Product Details

• Paperback: 750 pages
• Publisher: Resource Pub; 1 edition (December 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970035217
• ISBN-13: 978-0970035219
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,249,449 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn How to Unveil the Mysteries Surrounding ERP, July 19, 2001

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Ellen Lucas, CIERP-certified (Fort Wayne, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ERP: A-Z Implementer's Guide For Success (Paperback)

For years, companies and individuals alike have struggled to understand ERP concepts and systems. Many books have been written to assist the readers with everything from selecting an ERP solution to implementing the solution. None have addressed these issues as completely as this book.

The simple, concise, easy-to-understand way in which the author, Travis Anderegg, presents the information slowly `strips' away the layers of mystery and misunderstanding that have often been associated with ERP projects - small or large. Not only does a reader gain insight into the history of ERP but also is introduced to definitions and terminology associated with Enterprise Resource Planning.

It is a known fact that approximately 80% of all ERP projects fail. Many times, companies will blame the vendor (they misled us), the software (it does not fit our business), the consultant (they should have told us not to pick this package), etc. Often times, no one was `truly' at fault; it is a matter of not understanding how to plan, select, implement, maintain, and take ownership of an ERP system. This book covers all these areas from the initial decision to consider a company's ERP software strategy through planning, evaluation, decision, negotiation, implementation, and change management. Various critical success factors are identified throughout the chapters.

It also provides diagrams, charts, and questions to aid the reader in `gleaning' the pertinent points from the chapters. The book also points out the `pitfalls' and how to avoid making costly mistakes. The concepts presented in this book can be applied not only to ERP but also to other major IT procurements, such as HR/PR systems, CRM, and DPM. This book can also prepare individuals to pass the CIERP examination and be recognized as CIERP (certified implementer of enterprise resource planning) certified.

As the book shows ERP is very much a people system - not just software. The more educated people are, in regards to ERP, the more likely that a company will be successful. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone who is or will be involved with Enterprise Resource Planning:

· Business executives, senior decision makers, IT/IS managers, Department managers, and Project managers who are or will be in the market for an ERP solution

· Consultants, industry analysts, software vendors, and their staff who are in some way connected with the sales of ERP, as it provides insight into the buying cycle and the "contortions" that companies go through when purchasing this type of technology

· College and University level professors or students in Marketing, Information Systems/Technology and Project Management

This book is filled with all the knowledge anyone would need for preparing and successfully implementing Enterprise Resource Planning.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great starting point, October 22, 2001

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Brighton, MI "cbenke" - See all my reviews

This review is from: ERP: A-Z Implementer's Guide For Success (Paperback)

This is a great introduction to the world of ERP. After reading the book I bought copies for all the members of the team implementing the new ERP at my company. It helps you get a handle on the whole process from 20,000 ft, and makes the idea of totally changing the company not so scary. The only problem I had with the book is that the binding was terrible. The book fell apart on my first reading. But I liked it so much, I put in in a two ring binder.

If you have been asked to work on your company's ERP and are not sure what you got into, this is the book for you.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most complete and sensible guides I've read, May 20, 2001

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Mike Tarrani "www.tarrani.com" (Deltona, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ERP: A-Z Implementer's Guide For Success (Paperback)

The 20 chapters in this remarkable book make this a true A to Z implementation guide. The author starts with a clearly written intoduction to ERP and follows this with a detailed overview of concepts and design. The third chapter covers functional modules that need to be incorporated into ERP systems, which completes the foundation.

Chapters 4 through 8 cover the implemention details, beginning with life cycles and sequences, addressing project teams and transition strategies, and the nuts and bolts considerations of data conversion, prototyping and testing. The information in these chapters is a good basis for an implementation work breakdown structure.

I liked the chapters on organizational change management and consultants, which are critical success factors for implementing an ERP system. I also thought that the chapter on project planning sessions was a highlight of this book and something that anyone who is involved in managing the implementation needs to carefully read.

The remainder of the book covers developing a request for proposal and evaluating vendor responses, total quality management, ROI and other factors that are extremely important to ERP (or any system) implementation project.

Some of the things that make this book invaluable include: (1) clear writing and innovative use of graphics to display relationships, comparisons and workflow; (2) the fact that each chapter can stand alone as a focused and complete discussion of the topic covered, and (3) the common sense approach taken by the author.

I strongly recommend that this book be augmented by Scorecard System For World Class Enterprise Resource Management by the same author. These two books combined with provide you with all of the information you need to select and successfully implement an ERP system that fully meets your requirements.