{"id":1004,"date":"2017-02-09T12:16:05","date_gmt":"2017-02-09T20:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smartermanager.com\/blog\/?p=1004"},"modified":"2017-07-02T05:50:12","modified_gmt":"2017-07-02T13:50:12","slug":"erp-implementation-qa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartermanager.com\/blog\/erp-implementation-qa\/","title":{"rendered":"An ERP Implementation Q&A\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For many small and medium-sized manufacturing shops, the need for modern ERP software <\/a>is quite clear: Unfortunately, the downside of ERP Implementation is also quite tangible. Business owners know that any change in operations–as profitable a move as it may be–is by definition going to bring with it some growing pains. Although the ultimate goal of an ERP system is to stimulate productivity, efficiency, and accuracy, it is inevitable that the early stages of implementation bring about an adverse impact on those same factors.<\/p>\n

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As logical as these anxieties may be, a switch to smart ERP systems is a necessity in today\u2019s market: with so much competition both domestically and locally, efficiency is an actual necessity for those who wish to stay in business. Here is a brief rundown of some common implementation questions and answers.<\/p>\n

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How Long Does ERP Implementation<\/a> Typically Take?<\/b><\/p>\n

Implementation timeframe estimates vary wildly: attaining optimal use of a new ERP could anywhere between a couple of months and a couple of years. Instead of trying to give a \u201cone-size-fits-all answer,\u201d we instead invite you to consider the following aspects of your business, keeping in mind the way that these factors could impact implementation time:<\/p>\n

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