| Any new technology is bound to have its share of | | | | have their own share of problems. The biggest |
| myths and misconceptions. ERP is no different, and | | | | problem is the integration of new technology to the |
| integration of ERP is an especially fuzzy area. Most | | | | old. In some systems, you will find that retaining older |
| small business owners think of ERP in terms of old | | | | applications may be more useful than overhauling it |
| communication principles, and think of ERP as no | | | | completely. |
| more than an upgraded version of old systems. | | | | 5) ERP to Plant Integration Needs To Be Total |
| Some of the common myths regarding integration of | | | | The ERP system deals with business process, while |
| ERP are discussed below. | | | | the plant, system deals with manufacturing and |
| 1) Information Transfer Is Unidirectional | | | | procurement issues. While the plant capacity |
| Information can flow in both directions, either from | | | | fluctuates, the ERP capacity remains stable. |
| or to the ERP. If the ERP is integrated with the plant, | | | | 6) Data Security Is Compromised When You |
| it will have a bi-directional information flow. | | | | Integrate Plant to ERP |
| 2) ERP Integration Is All About Copying Data | | | | Nothing can be farther from the truth. Many people |
| Since older methods of integration follow a system | | | | are concerned about what happens to the data that |
| of copying a tag and its profile, business owners | | | | is not on site. The ERP programmers have spent a |
| think modern ERP system can be integrated the | | | | lot of time and money on making the system as |
| same way. However, there is more to ERP | | | | foolproof as possible, so even data that is not |
| integration, since the business related-date that the | | | | protected by elaborate passwords are not easily |
| ERP handles is very different from what the plant | | | | accessible to unauthorized personnel. |
| handles. | | | | 7) Installing ERP System Means That You Can Keep |
| 3) The ERP Can Come Up With Standardized | | | | Fewer IT Staff |
| Answers All the Time | | | | The ERP system is not meant to replace your IT |
| Many people think that queries related to a business | | | | staff, it is there to help them with day-to-day |
| process follow a set pattern, as do their answers. | | | | problems related to maintenance and troubleshooting. |
| They cannot be more wrong. Even if the system | | | | Now that you the answers to some common |
| knows the right question, the right answer may | | | | questions regarding ERP, you can take a better |
| depend on a number of factors. | | | | decision regarding the kind of ERP system you need. |
| 4) You Must Use Only the Latest ERP Technology | | | | If you need help in deciding which the best ERP is for |
| Although the latest ERP integration technologies offer | | | | you, you can consult a business consultant. |
| many advantages to small business owners, they | | | | |