Q1. ERP project are expensive and risky. Why did Kedia embark on a ERP implementation project?

Ans1.

1) Silo-based model of operations

2) Reaction to governments call of implementing IT projects
3) Transparent way of allocation of costs- Profit and loss from sale of products was not clear
4) Efficiency of equipment
5) Inventory management
6) Lack of integration caused lack of information preventing Keda’s leader to act strategically
7) Integration of plant operations of different locations

Ans2) a. As per need basis to Five year computerization plan

b. Engagement of director in review meetings
c. Top dogs of various departments were involved in the project team
d. Reward system was designed for project team members to encourage them to work beyond office
hours
e. Ownership and accountability of deparmtents was maintained by including functional managers from
each department.
f. Imposed organizational culture by replacing people who didn’t fall in line with the changes

Ans4)
1. Adjustment and redesign of org structure and processes to accommodate the ERP system
2. Selection of ERP vendor
3. Temporary resource for project implementation and motivation of people
4. Preparing the data model and data preparation.
5. Lacked internal IT expertise and decided to go for external ERP implementation
6. Disagreements between module owners and consultants.
7. Phase-wise implementation or big bang implementation. Managing the operational difficulties
during the implementation due to redesign of processes
8. Power resistance and imposition of culture