By Natalia Rivera
CentralBOS
Congratulations! You’ve finally decided to ditch that dinosaur ERP and upgrade to a modern, efficient solution. When your business is making that important transition, there will always be a team member who wants to hold on to the legacy’s past. To make the switch easier, here’s a short guide on how you can encourage those employees to stride forward.
Take into consideration how the ENTIRE team used the legacy ERP.
You must have complete knowledge on how every, single individual utilized the legacy ERP. If you understand the tools that every role used, then it will allow you to experiment with the new ERP in ways that please the contenders. At CentralBOS, our team specifically looks at your company’s needs. With our business insight, we will be able to share the information you need to tactfully relay to your team members.
Fully educate ALL account users.
Make sure all users have basic navigation and processes nailed down. For more efficient results, implement a peer-to-peer training. Also, include all forms of training options, such as text documents, videos, and sit down sessions. In addition, CentralBOS offers top-notch customer service that is willing to answer your questions at any time. We will ensure that you and your team are comfortable with our system.
Don’t allow resistance to change.
Force your company to use the new system and allow time for familiarization. Be prepared for a lot of time spent helping your team! Always remember to be patient because this will be a steady transition. For data purposes, it’s okay to refer to the old ERP; as long as there are no new transactions made.
Eventually, cut off the “abandoned” ERP.
After these steps, you’ll notice a decline in the use of your old ERP solution. Then, at the end of a couple fiscal years, completely remove the legacy ERP.
Nothing is ever as easy as 1, 2, 3, but with these notes you can get started on elevating your business to higher efficiency and profit. Transitioning from an outdated ERP can take some work but proves very much worth the time! If you need more information, feel free to call CentralBOS at 1-404-369-1800 and we will be more than happy to help unify your business in the cloud.