Why do Companies struggle with Information Systems Implementation?

 

Hello again !!!

We are back with another exciting (😉) blog and this week we will be looking at struggles faced by companies when implementing information systems. But what problems can companies run into? Well, issues such as delays, productivity loss, overspending, etc. The following points are examples of why issues arise...

Failure to Plan: This is regularly overlooked but is a crucial step, as it can result in a loss of time and money. For example, if training for staff wasn’t planned, the company will have to retrain and possibly close for training days. Also, having a planned budget makes sure there’s no overspending. Planning assures goals are reached affordably.

Poorly Managed: Poor management could result in staff not using the system correctly and the loss of, or incorrect input of information. Also, when transferring information from the old system to the new one, proper management is essential to make sure important files are accounted for.

Resistant Employees: Employees don’t like change. Implementing a new system can be difficult to get your head around. It’s important that employees don’t get to the point of resisting change and causing the company to have to get rid of the system they’ve spent time and money on.

Support: Tying into my last point, senior management must offer support and help to employees working with the new system. This will help to bring down stress and strain felt and, again, avoid resisting change.

And with that, I’ll leave you with an example of a company that ran into trouble with ERP. In 2019, Revlon found itself in trouble when ERP managed to cost them millions of dollars lost in sales when it disrupted their manufacturing facility in North Carolina.😬

Until next time,

Saoirse😊