What Every CFO Should Know About Implementing a New ERP

Implementing a new ERP system is a daunting task for any CFO.  An ERP system by design spans the breadth of the organization and, as such, requires a high level of coordination and collaboration across the business.  With so many options available, the task of where to start and how to think through the start-up elements of your own ERP initiative can be daunting for any CFO.

In this course, Jennifer Nicholson, a many-time CFO, who has recently gone through implementing a new ERP system, shares with you her own insights and experience with the ERP implementation process.  Whether you have begun already, are just beginning, or are merely contemplating a change to your systems, this course will guide you through all the relevant stages of the implementation process.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore what an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is and recognize its purpose.
• Recognize how to structure your ERP implementation initiatives.
• Explore various approaches for configuring, deploying and selecting an ERP system.
• Explore people and change management considerations of ERP implementation.
• Recognize the need for data cleaning, testing, and user training.