Product Description

This book provides the necessary knowledge and tools to facilitate the successful implementation of an Enterprise Resource planning Package, such as SAP R/3, Baan or PeopleSoft. Based on a case study of a large SAP R/3 implementation, it presents a wealth of practical advice, delivering essential factors for successful project management, along with many practical tools and accelerators.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1868088 in Books
• Published on: 1999-02-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 208 pages

From the Back Cover

• Practical hands-on approach
• Detailed step-by-step instructions
• 'Lessons learned' in ERP project management
• Checklists of critical success factors
• Tips and tricks to avoid common pitfalls and problems
• Practical accelerator tools - meeting agendas and minutes, presentations, project bulletins, implementation schedules and reporting and progress forms
• Extensive analysis of project objectives, strategy, cost, throughput time and project benefits.

About the Author

Norbert Welti has 15 years of experience working in IT, and has spent the last 10 years managing projects in the SAP environment. He is currently IT manager for a large European company involved in SAP implementation worldwide.

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With the rapid growth in popularity of Enterprise Resource Planning software packages, such as SAP R/3, Baan & PeopleSoft, an increasing number of companies are making the decision to transfer to ERP systems. But the implementation of an ERP package is an enormously complex task requiring specific project management skills and knowledge, a lack of which often leads to projects failing to meet deadlines and stay within budget.

If you are involved in the implementation of an ERP project, then this book is essential reading - it will provide you with knowledge and tools to help you avoid the problems and pitfalls which commonly occur during the implementation management process. Using a composite example case study of a large SAP R/3 implementation, it provides a wealth of practical advice, essential factors for successful project management and many practical tools, tips and accelerators, all of which can be readily applied to any project to ensure success.

-Practical hands-on approach -Detailed step-by-step instructions -'Lessons learned' in ERP project management -Checklists of critical success factors -Tips and tricks to avoid common pitfalls and problems -Practical accelerator tools - meeting agendas and minutes, presentations, project bulletins, implementation schedules and reporting and progress forms -Extensive analysis of project objectives, strategy, cost, throughput time and project benefits.