Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation have changed the work landscape in IT organisations. ERP implementation basically takes into account people and technology. An ERP package monitors the work flow of the entire organisation and it also connects the people from each other. Earlier only big multinational companies preferred to go for ERP implementation due to high costs involved. Now most of the companies opt for ERP package implementation to gain the competitive edge over others.

ERP implementation is necessary for the business organisation because the ERP software packages cover all the basic work functions of an organisation. The ERP implementation eliminates the role of external systems which used to mediate between two systems and gives some benefits like standardisation, lower maintenance, and systematic data integration.

For an ERP implementation you may have to dish out a chunk of your fortune, but if done properly you can see a drastic change in your returns. But if the ERP implementation is not done properly then you are at the risk of losing your fortune. A successful ERP implementation demands efforts, team coordination, commitment, support, management and execution. The impact of the ERP implementation is not confined to any one specific business area; rather it can impact all business areas. So the ERP Project management team should include team members from all departments because continuous involvement and utmost commitment is required to lower above risk of failure and gain the rewards. The business can reap benefits from an ERP implementation only with effective preparation and its proper execution.

As it may sound the ERP implementation is not an easy task. It requires lot s of support from the management as well as commitment towards completion of ERP project management. The complete ERP implementation is a long process it may take 3 months or a year’s time before it gets completely aligned with company’s goal. Most of the companies seek the help of ERP vendors or consulting companies (Management consulting companies) for ERP implementation.

The consultant at management consulting firm which is into ERP project management mainly maps the software effectiveness in current business process. The ERP project management consultants work by outlining the business process and they define the role of end ERP user.

Project management is one of the specialisations of the Management consulting, which involves initiation, planning, organisation, project execution, resource management and closing that influences the success of a project. Project management is best described as the process which ensures that project is completed at predefined time adhering to constraints like scope, quality, budget and time.

ERP project management is successful when it attains precise strategic objectives. This strategisation is a difficult task because it largely depends on time and money, which becomes easier when Industry management commit themselves to the cause. ERP implementation is drive oriented procedure, as ERP integrates the business processes within an organisation. ERP implementation decides the design and organisational structure.