The implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning System requires the integration of all parties and people so that the process will be successful. All the stakeholders should be present and actively involved to ensuring that the system gains momentum and is used for its intended use. It is through this notion, therefore, that a user becomes a critical part of the implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning System. The system poses a challenge to comprehend, but this does not deter the users from playing their part in implementing the system. The users are persons bestowed with the responsibility of using the system after installation.
The users, therefore, have the role of taking up the system and using it to tackle the daily activities of the firm that were previously done manually. The users also give recommendations on what they want included in the system once complete. This role is critical as the users are the final users of the system and, therefore, the system has to be tailored according to their recommendations. The users also should be incorporated in the testing stage as they have a role to play. The testing stage presents a perfect opportunity for the users to experience the system and rate it. The stage is paramount as it identifies the areas that the system needs to be improved or rectified.
The top level executives have a responsibility in Enterprise Resource Planning system implementation. One critical role of the management is in ensuring there are enough funds to facilitate smooth running of the system. The management should ensure that the funds allocated to the implementation of the system are enough to last through the process. Training is also a role that the top level executives have in Enterprise Resource Planning implementation. The top level management should facilitate the training of workers who will be critical in facilitating the success of the system.
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