Achieving ERP Project Success
At CDMA, we ensure ERP project success through a structured approach to selecting the right ERP, implementing proven methodologies, and adeptly recovering derailed or failed ERP projects.
Challenges Addressed by CDMA
ERP System Implementation
For companies looking to evolve or modernize their existing systems, the consideration of a new ERP solution becomes imperative. Other motivations for ERP implementation may include the need to consolidate existing system footprints or address data silos resulting from acquisitions. These companies might undergo a meticulous selection process or proceed directly to implementation, contingent upon the complexity of the project.
Outgrowing Current Systems
Are your current systems hindering your growth potential? Are data silos causing your SG&A expenses to outpace revenue growth? Experiencing integration challenges with existing systems and processes? Facing significant administrative burdens and a fragmented customer experience? CDMA can assist you if you're encountering limitations with your current ERP system. We also specialize in defining your digital roadmap and operational planning.
Consolidating System Footprint
Is your architecture burdened with numerous isolated systems? Has your system landscape expanded due to acquisitions, resulting in outdated systems and significant data silos? Uncertain about the feasibility of implementing an ERP? CDMA can support you in consolidating your system footprint and devising strategies aligned with your business objectives.
Post-Merger Integration
Are acquisitions outpacing your ability to streamline your architecture? Struggling to define your architecture amidst ongoing M&A activity? Facing challenges aligning the newCo business model with the oldCo's? CDMA offers expertise in post-merger ERP architecture, creating scalable and cohesive structures aligned with your acquisition strategy.
Transforming Business Model
Interested in exploring a new business model but unsure how to adapt your operations and systems accordingly? Is the new business model divergent from your existing processes? Does it necessitate a completely different ERP strategy? CDMA can assist you in defining operational capacity and ERP architecture consistent with your evolving business model.
Inventory and Supply Chain Issues
Encountering significant inventory challenges across channels, leading to reconciliation complexities? Struggling with demand forecasting and experiencing issues with overstocking and stockouts? Unsure how to optimize safety stocks and lead times? CDMA specializes in streamlining planning and facilitating Supply Chain Transformation initiatives.
Poor Adoption of Digital Processes
Facing challenges in adopting current ERP systems? Observing business users operating outside operational systems, disrupting processes? Dealing with data quality issues and struggling to meet KPIs due to poor process traceability? CDMA can support you in managing change and increasing the adoption of your current systems.
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How Does CDMA Different from Other ERP Consulting Firms?
Compared to Other Digital Transformation Consulting Firms?
Unlike other ERP consulting firms, CDMA’s scope of expertise extends beyond technical and architectural requirements. We possess extensive capabilities in process transformation, reengineering, and post-merger integrations, providing a more comprehensive approach to addressing your business challenges.
When it comes to initiatives like transforming business models or entering new channels, it’s crucial to thoroughly analyze your current processes and systems. Unlike many technical consulting firms, CDMA possesses the necessary expertise in process transformation and reengineering, vital for the success of such business transformation endeavors.
While some consulting firms may specialize in specific systems like ERP, WMS, or eCommerce, CDMA offers a holistic perspective on enterprise architecture. This comprehensive approach minimizes technical biases and mitigates risks associated with focusing on individual systems.
Unlike many ERP consulting firms that concentrate on a limited number of systems, CDMA has extensive experience working with over 200 systems. This broad expertise enables us to identify solutions with the highest return on investment and explore all possibilities available in the market.
Developing a vendor-agnostic architecture entails mapping data flows across warehouses, channels, processes, and systems. CDMA excels in this area, providing deep expertise in designing master data governance processes and maintaining architectural integrity throughout the transformation journey.
Many web development agencies lack the operational and financial background needed to comprehend ERP data models and create integration flows. CDMA’s expertise in ERP data models ensures streamlined integration and avoids common challenges such as inconsistent pricing experiences or extended lead times.
Understanding and negotiating software licenses and contracts requires a comprehensive understanding of transaction and integration flows. CDMA possesses extensive experience in this domain, ensuring informed decisions and mitigating risks associated with licensing models and architectural patterns.
Our Approach
CDMA's Methodology for ERP Selection and Implementation
At CDMA, our methodology initiates with an evaluation of your current systems and the existing ERP infrastructure. Subsequently, we proceed with business process reengineering, followed by detailed high and low-level design, implementation, and comprehensive training sessions.
Assessment
At CDMA, this phase commences with an analysis of the current and future business model, business vision, and processes. We delve into assessing the existing systems and architecture, including any changes required for processes, master data, and the system landscape.
Solution Matrix Development
CDMA evaluates over 200 ERP systems against critical success factors, creating an initial list for further consideration. The solution matrix is continuously refined to align with stakeholder expectations as the process progresses.
Vendor Demonstrations
This phase involves a series of demos to assess solution capabilities and align stakeholders with the potential benefits and drawbacks of each ERP solution.
Implementation
Building upon the process and data engineering conducted during the selection phase, this step involves configuring the system to meet specific needs. Processes are tested and refined until the desired outcome is achieved. Once configured, master data is uploaded, and the system is launched.
Requirements Matrix and Critical Success Factors
CDMA delves deeper into as-is and to-be process models, identifying critical success factors that will inform the RFP and vendor demonstrations.
RFP and Demo Scripts Development
This phase involves creating a comprehensive RFP for initial vendors and developing demo scripts to set expectations for each demonstration.
Contract Negotiations
CDMA oversees negotiations for software and services agreements, considering various factors such as user-solution mapping and interface license mapping.
Adoption and Optimization
Following implementation, this phase involves gathering feedback from users to ensure alignment with expectations and KPIs. Iterations continue until stakeholders confirm the effectiveness of the new ERP system.