Training is required for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementations and on-going use. Training is often underestimated as a key determiner of success. Even where the impact of training is understood, mistakes are made because of not understanding the different types of training required. Since ERP affects many business processes, development of training materials can often require more resources than planned. Poor training programs almost always lead to implementation failure.
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, refers to software that enables business processes in manufacturing, financial, marketing, selling, purchasing and distribution operations. Training can be related to software, business processes or technical aspects of an ERP implementation. Consulting is done by experts in these areas plus project management.
Oracle ERP--Enterprise Resource Planning--is a suite of back office software modules designed to integrate and streamline a company's business processes and transactions. Great benefits can be made adopting an ERP system; however, implementation is not always smooth and a certain amount of change management needs to be factored into the process with special attention focused on the training requirements of staff.