Purpose
This framework helps organizations determine whether they are prepared to begin an ERP implementation program.
Executive Readiness
✓ Executive Sponsor Assigned
✓ Steering Committee Established
✓ Budget Approved
✓ Business Objectives Defined
Business Readiness
✓ Business Processes Documented
✓ Future-State Processes Defined
✓ Process Owners Identified
✓ Governance Structure Established
Data Readiness
✓ Master Data Reviewed
✓ Data Cleansing Initiated
✓ Migration Strategy Defined
✓ Data Ownership Assigned
Technology Readiness
✓ Infrastructure Assessment Completed
✓ Security Requirements Defined
✓ Integration Inventory Prepared
✓ Environment Strategy Approved
Workforce Readiness
✓ Change Management Plan Approved
✓ Training Strategy Defined
✓ Stakeholder Communication Plan Prepared
✓ User Champions Identified
Risk Review
✓ Project Risks Documented
✓ Mitigation Plans Approved
✓ Escalation Procedures Defined
Conclusion
Organizations should complete at least 80% of checklist items before initiating ERP implementation activities.