If your team isn't adequately prepared to implement your new enterprise resource planning software, it's going to be a difficult transition. Curt Barry of Multi Channel Merchant shared advice  on how you can ensure a smooth deployment for your new business management software system.

Documentation, documentation, documentation
You're going to need to develop a system of standardized procedures for implementing, training and using the new ERP system so it lives up to its fullest potential.To make sure that your teams follow these procedures correctly, it's important to document every step. That means creating documents for users to refer back to whenever they have questions.

Without proper documentation, tickets about the new system could flood the helpdesk. Even worse, users might just go their own way and use the system incorrectly. As Barry wrote, "your company's policies and procedures are not embedded in the system process, nor are they interpreted for the departmental users. To make matters worse, business with heavy peak sales that hire lots of seasonal employees can run the risk of mistakes and errors."

Developing procedures
For the ERP rollout to be a rousing success, create and document training and standard operating procedures. Standard operating procedures should align with your best practices to maintain data integrity and workflow efficiency. These procedures must reflect tasks and requirements for every department. Training procedures should include hands-on learning, so each team can see how to carry out what they've learned in this new system. Since ERP software will allow your team to automate many processes, identify what can be automated and what will need to be performed manually. 

How Accent Software can help
Accent Software has been helping Indiana businesses implement and roll out ERP systems for over 15 years. We've helped over 130 local enterprises take advantage of this business management software through consulting, training and ongoing support every step of the way. If you're ready to take the next step to becoming a more efficient operation, contact us today.