ERP Implementation in Opto-Electronics

By Group 10

Company Background The T Optoelectronics Company is a manufacturer of

custom-designed and standard laser diode modules They are also a supplier of innovative optoelectronic

components to the industrial, medical, telecommunications and defence markets.

Catering to markets in the UK, Europe and USA including Opnext (OCLARO) Laser Diodes and Panasonic Lenses.

Need For ERP in Opto-Electronics Fierce competition from local and worldwide

players Imperative for companies to be more

integrated and responsive To face future challenges To make right decisions in a timely fashion

based on market trends and sustain their profitability

To increase competitivenessImprovement in quality management

AIM Flow

Implementation ProcessOpto-Electronics followed a Application Implementation Methodology (AIM)This consists of :

Implementation strategyOperation analysisSolution designSolution development Documentation TransitionProduction run

ERP Implementation Team

OPERATION ANALYSIS

T Company provides and explains the current operation process and the expectations of future computerization

Helps consultants fully understand operational needs for analysis in order to determine the focus of later system implementation.

SOLUTION DESIGN

Consultants design solutions to how to satisfy T Company’s future needs by appropriate software applications

Propose the blueprint for overall future structure, and define the scope of customization to the benefit of follow-up customization jobs

SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT STAGETesting Environment ConfigurationPreparation of testing dataConfiguring the systems Testing on real machines

Function and Operation Practice

Set up Standard Operating Process (SOP)

New System Function Deduction

CUSTOMER DOCUMENTATION

This is the stage where the User will write the operation manual and education/training manual.

This ensures the User’s knowledge and understanding of the new system’s functions.

The manuals can be used for reference when roles change or alternate in the Company

TRANSITION STAGE The preparation work for transition is completed in this stage , including environment and data setup and transition training for End-User it includes Operation Practice Configuration of transition EnvironmentConverting DataData conversion planning Data conversion coding Data conversion

PRODUCTION RUN STAGE

The system will officially start running in production stage

Acceptance reports are made to give a feedback about the system

Online support is also provided to the users

Critical factors during ERP implementation

Insufficient Professional experience of implementation Consultants

Several misconceptions about Enterprise Software implementation

Enterprise-User Unable to Describe Needs or Requirements Correctly

Timing of Education and TrainingDefining System Variation