From Standards to Roadmaps (ERP Implementation)

✅ ERP Roadmap Standards → Refers to the technical and managerial standards and protocols that must be adhered to during the design and execution of an ERP system.
✅ ERP Standards Roadmap → Refers to the organization’s strategic plan and timeline for standardizing its processes.

1. ERP Roadmap Standards (The “What”)

This concept focuses on the “Standards.” The key question is: What rules, procedures, and standards must we follow?

• Technical Standards: For example, in the Accounts Payable (AP) module, adherence to ISO 27001 for data security and electronic payment standards (like SEPA or SWIFT) must be guaranteed.

• Process Standards: In budgeting, the use of established frameworks like PMBOK for budget project management.

• Quality Standards: In the Cash and Bank Management module, adherence to Internal Controls (SOX Compliance) for the quality and transparency of transactions.

📌 Simple Example: “We have an ERP roadmap, but we must ensure which standards (international, national, and internal) we need to comply with along the way.”

2. ERP Standards Roadmap (The “How & When”)

This concept focuses on the “Roadmap.” The key question is: How and when will standardization be achieved?

• Phasing: For instance, standardize the Accounts Payable (AP) module first, then Budgeting, followed by Cash Management.

• Timeline: Defining clear 3 to 6-month timeframes for each phase.

• Resources: Allocating specialized personnel, budget, and necessary tools for each stage.

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • AP: Reduce manual payment errors by 30% in Phase 1.

  • Budgeting: Increase budget forecasting accuracy by 20% in the first year.

  • Cash & Bank Management: Reduce bank reconciliations discrepancies by 15% by Phase 3.

📌 Simple Example: “Our financial processes are non-standard; we need a detailed roadmap to know when and how we will standardize them using the ERP system.”

Quick Comparison

This clear distinction helps ensure that both the technical governance (Standards) and the project management strategy (Roadmap) receive dedicated attention, both of which are crucial for a successful ERP implementation.