Salem site was supposed to be going through SAP software integration and was canceled midway through implementation. Any other sites going through this?
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SAP implantation was begun then delayed multiple times in the last several years. My understanding is that it was begun again because it is required for the integration of the Salem business into Gas Power Systems.
Our CFO is responsible for the SAP implementation. The Peter principle at its finest.
SAP (Stop Al Production) was implemented in Windsor in 2012. Definitely not a lean tool.
I blame fastworks. Sometimes it's good to take time to generate a plan that works. When you rush, you lack the quality that will sustain the user over time. Fastworks is also a framework and ideal that allows for mistakes to be brushed under a rug and good ideas to not be fully developed. Oops I've said to much... time to pivot!
"When you shoot too fast, you run out of bullets."
You have to have process experts involved and listen to them as well as SAP experts. Also, you can't cut corners on your future, current processes need to be in scope. I have been involved in many large implementations and it seems timing always becomes the goal, followed by cost. Leaders trying to convince workers they really don't need something because of cost or time. SAP can be ok and really work if processes are defined and you stick to them.
You are absolutely correct. SAP, Oracle, most ERP packages are great - IF IMPLEMENTED CORRECTLY. In my time at GE, I saw quite a few ERP implementations and they were all a clusterf*ck because GE rushed them, didn't properly scope them, and cut costs as a means of stepping over a dollar to save a penny.
SAP or Fusion or any ERP for that matter is great, if the people configuring it are Certified in those techs. If not we'd just end up paying $$$ for professional services, just like GE does with our customers.
Changes to ERP Programs especially beginning a program or stopping one are the first indications of major business strategy pivots for individual sites.
Everything from site closings, a sale of a business to mergers with other units all begin with ERP strategy changes.
SAP is a great piece of software but you have to know how to use it. I've never found it to be logical or friendly but what would I know.
SAP implementation is another costly leadership decision. I’m sure that idiot has already been promoted to a different role.
Believe me that is blessing in disguise.