Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Consulting for Small Businesses - How to get the most out of your ERP!




Consulting for small & medium size Manufacturing Companies that are trying to implement integrated ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems or currently having issues with their ERP.

The paragraphs below summarize the "types" of manufacturing companies that could use my services

MC Levy and Company FOCUSES ON:

1. Companies that have purchased an Integrated Manufacturing/Accounting
System in the last 5 Years.
2. Companies that purchased ERP systems and expected improvements in:
• Return On Investment (ROI),
• Inventory Management,


• Customer Service …
But did not meet the expectations that the company had when they originally justified purchasing the system.

3. Companies that are only utilizing 10% - 15% of the system’s functional capability.


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Why does a company need MC Levy and Company’s assistance in implementing ERP?

(a) Basically 85% - 90% of the companies that purchase an ERP system "DO NOT" receive the benefits & cost savings that they thought they were going to receive when they justified purchasing the system... the basic reason was that they did not perform the "initial planning" that determined their "expectations" and those "non ERP" areas which needed to be "fixed/improved" before they were ready for the ERP System..... this "PREPLANNING" normally is not done because "it appears" not to add value to the implementation effort.... a BIG MISTAKE!!!

(b) Normally (lean & mean) Medium & Small Manufacturing Companies (1) “DO NOT” have the personnel that have the experience of implementing an ERP System or if they do, (2) the personnel does not have the time to devote 100% of his/her time to manage the ERP Project.

(c) MC Levy and Company acts as a buffer/project manager for the client as well as the vendor that provides the ERP Software/Services/Training. During the initial phase of the implementation, MC Levy and Company helps confirm that all of the information (Part Numbers, Descriptions, BOM's, Inventory Data Accuracy...etc.) is within acceptable limits “before” any type of implementation tasks can begin. MC Levy and Company works with both the client/users & vendor to insure that the tasks defined in the project plan/implementation schedule is completed in a timely & satisfactory manner.

(d) Based on (a), (b), (c), the use of MC Levy and Company is a WIN-WIN situation for (A) The client…. They receive a working ERP System that meets their expectations (saves $, improved customer performance….etc.), and (B) the vendor ….. another Happy Customer, additional services & seats, and an excellent reference.

Most of the difficulty for manufacturing companies in implementing a “successful” ERP system is (1) Lack of education in understanding the complexity of an ERP system and the business processes in the company, (2) lack of planning at the front end to understand what resources (labor & $) will be required to implement the system, (3) and trying to bite off more than you can chew.

Call to speak with me for a consultation and I will put you on the path you desire and need to help grow your business.

Michael Levy

President

MC Levy and Company Inc.
PO Box 158
Old Westbury, NY 11568

Ph # 516-508-1293

Fax # 516-686-6723

Email: MCLevyco@verizon.net