Implementation Challenges of Industry-Specific ERP System Solutions by Utilizing Best Practices

The adoption of Best Practice solutions during the implementation or maintenance of an ERP system allows companies to re-engineer outdated and ineffective business processes. However, when specialized or unique requirements are needed, careful consideration becomes imperative in terms of custom modifications and the selected technologies integrated into the system. These modifications and technological choices can exert a far-reaching impact on the long-term maintenance and upgradability of the core ERP system. This consideration is particularly crucial for companies operating in specialized industries, where standard capabilities often fall short in supporting their core processes. Even in such cases, any alterations to the processes should ideally align with the standard software capabilities to the greatest extent possible, striking a balance between modification and adherence to industry standards. The paper highlights a research gap related to optimal methodologies for extending these practices through development tools in standard ERP systems.