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Open Source ERP : Immediate Help would be highly appreciated
Could anybody give me insights about Open Source ERP, benefits over specific modules other than the cost implications/ Also, are there any risks involved? Does there exist any framework for the implementation process?
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Jul 23 2008 12:38 AM GMT
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1. From Infoworld: Open source is picking up momentum in the ERP market because of its flexibility and relatively low cost, the link is: www.infoworld.com/article/08/04/22/Open-source-ERP-grows-up_1.html
2. CIO.com: What's the most exciting technology of the next few years for the enterprise? See the link: www.cio.com/article/150050/Open_Source_ERP_Today_s_Hottest_Emerging_Technology_/1
3. Wikipedia: List of ERP software packages, the link is: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ERP_software_packages
Some Companies selling Open Source ERP Solutions are:
1. MyERP5.com: www.myerp5.com
2. Openbravo is the leading fully functional integrated web-based open source ERP www.openbravo.com/
3. Opentaps Open Source ERP CRM Enterprise Resource Planning and Customer Relations Management Manufacturing Software. www.opentaps.org/
4. Compiere open source ERP solution with CRM capabilities. www.compiere.com/
Benefits:
Since it can be hosted on manufacturer servers, it removes your botherations of installation, maintenance, uptime, upkeep etc. against a fixed cost and SLA
Risks:
Security, Safety of your crucial business data is getting exposed but that can be taken care by a contract and penalties clause in SLA
Regarding a fixed framework for implementation – the process is simple but demands highly dedicated and sincere efforts – the process is Understand business, find gaps (gap analysis), fill gaps, User acceptance, training, implementation. This process I have listed broadly and in an unstructured manner that can further be broken down to micro level and defined milestones.
