Business Model Canvas (BMC)- A new venture concept
Enhancing erp
1. TIPS FOR ENHANCING
YOUR ERP
How we can learn from LEGO®
Mehmet Ziya Ozudogru
Process Coordinator,PMP
mehmet.ozudogru@live.com
2. Here be dragons!
"Here be dragons" is a phrase used to denote dangerous or unexplored
territories in ancient maps.
This should be a familiar feeling while you're beginning your first
enhancement. if it is not , close whatever you are doing and do not return
until you feel it.
Enhancements are your last steps after ensuring:
Your process flow is true.
You have checked all standard solutions.
Requirement is valid.
Mehmet Ziya Ozudogru
Process Coordinator,PMP
mehmet.ozudogru@live.com
3. Forbidden kingdom!
Do not (and this is a real not!) enhance MRP and costing routines.
These are most mature modules in every ERP system.
Their calculations are standard,easily configurable and pretty
straightforward.
Their results affect almost every important module in many
points and it is impossible to check them all in your
enhancement.
Mehmet Ziya Ozudogru
Process Coordinator,PMP
mehmet.ozudogru@live.com
4. Remember the LEGO!
Remember the lego bricks.How reusable they are, fit easily to every shape.
Enhance your ERP with the same logic.
Do not write the code to the enhancement spot. Instead write a function
module and call it in the spot.
Thus you have a nice brick where you can call at another point at a later
time.
Starting from organizational elements (eg. company code) use every
variable in parametric form. This will set you free to implement in
different conditions.
Mehmet Ziya Ozudogru
Process Coordinator,PMP
mehmet.ozudogru@live.com
5. Brick by brick!
Create enhancement for each and every step.
eg. Do not code create invoice and post invoice in same
enhancement.These are two different steps.
Remember how specific shaped bricks were difficult to use.
If your system supports, use object oriented programming
techniques with re-usable objects and libraries.
Mehmet Ziya Ozudogru
Process Coordinator,PMP
mehmet.ozudogru@live.com
6. Best by test!
There are three steps between test and go-live: Test, test
and again test.
Always expect the unexpected. Prepare different
scenarios with different process areas.
Include subject matter experts to the tests and gain their
final approval.
Mehmet Ziya Ozudogru
Process Coordinator,PMP
mehmet.ozudogru@live.com
7. Even LEGO has a manual!
There must be a reason humanity invented manuals.
Create a document structure.
Clearly document your enhancement.
Revise the document in any changes.
Mehmet Ziya Ozudogru
Process Coordinator,PMP
mehmet.ozudogru@live.com
8. THANK YOU!
Mehmet Ziya Ozudogru
Process Coordinator,PMP
mehmet.ozudogru@live.com