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Healthcare business services provider MedSynergies sued Lawson Software and hosting Company Velocity Solutions over a rash of alleged problems with an ERP application project. Lawson and Velocity claimed MedSynergies was trying to get out of contract, MedSynergies said they failed to perform and still charged fees to fix problem but it still doesn’t work. Lawson and Velocity also told MedSynergies that it would take 6 months to complete the project this is an example of poor planning on the part of MedSynergies//.(Lawson, Kanaracrus)//

Even if the company is small in size, 6 months to complete a project is definitely not long enough. They may have only wanted to implement one module, but from the sound of it, the project was a full overhaul of the current legacy system. With that being said, this is a prime example of how important planning is when making decision regarding ERP software and vendor. Also MedSynergies failure to address the change or lack their off in the organization. Even the system was not operating correctly, then how can the users proper acclimate themselves to the new system without its full functionality. So in essence they could be stuck in between the old organizational vision, and the one that was set forth as a result of the ERP project

JD Edwards software is used by those involved with everything from distribution and manufacturing to Public Services and finances. The software helps to perform functions easily at a reduced price while providing operational efficiency. Microsoft Based Programs such as Microsoft ERP Navision and Axapta just to name a couple, are preferred by some companies because they can be easily run in conjunction with other Microsoft based Applications.

ERP in Hospitality industry can help with facilitating communication, enabling departments to act independently and it also does away with obsolete processes and information by helping to obtain concrete and constant information. ERP can also assist with reward programs and expansions. In the insurance industry, ERP can help with tracking performance, integration of extremely large amounts of data from all departments improving efficiency of operations.

Internationally speaking, ERP applications are on a rise in some areas of the world, but in other areas it has been very difficult to implement in certain organizational cultures. If countries operate in different countries, they have to deal with differences in metrics, trade practices, regulations, and requirements. As a result, the business process for the company will be different depending on numerous factors.

For example, inEuropethe requirements are usually very diverse and abundant so integrated application suites are on the rise. In Japan there are issues with functional designs because of their need for full ERP implementation (//erpwire.com)// ERP implementation in China has proven to be difficulty because of the cultural differences that effect the business processes such as difference in factors that determine success, the impact the system has on job characteristics, and strategic options open to firms beyond implementation of common business systems (//erpwire.com)//