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The companies that get the most from their systems are those whose people adopt the ERP/MRP II philosophy – where everyone whose job affects or is affected by ERP/MRP II understands the benefits and recognizes his or her role in making the systems work. The earlier in the process that key people develop a high degree of understanding, the faster and more successful your implementation will be. The best way to achieve this level of understanding is by developing a JGI Systems Model.

Developing a common vision

A JGI Systems Model is a set of actual tools and reports, built around representative products and processes, that, taken together, form a vision of the way ERP/MRP II will work in your company. Once the systems model is created, it is tested against conditions and situations that commonly occur in your business to assure that the model displays all the major activities and decisions the ERP/MRP II systems will have to deal with once in operation. Developing and testing a JGI Systems Model before you begin the implementation process will:

• Help you create a customized implementation plan that meets your needs.
• Provide clear direction for your project so you can focus your resources and activities and save valuable implementation time.
• Enable Top Management to understand the policy changes that will be required to make your systems work effectively.
• Allow people in Sales and Marketing, Planning, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Quality Control to anticipate and understand the significant changes that ERP/MRP II will mean for them.
• Help you determine your software requirements, select the best software for your application and identify the necessary modifications.
• Provide you with a set of customized educational examples that can be used to instruct others.
• Help you identify questions of philosophy, policy, responsibility and organization to be resolved.

Most importantly, you will come away with a team of people ready for the challenges inevitable in the implementation process. This team is your best assurance of the long-term success of ERP/MRP II.