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    The document discusses a case study about implementing an ERP system at ABS Canada, an insurance company formed by a merger of three firms. It identifies the project's main characteristics as implementing an integrated IMSP software solution for financial, HR, and sales/marketing management to reduce costs and better utilize resources. The main challenges are collecting data from the three firms, assembling an effective project team, finding a capable project leader to guide the team on schedule and budget, and providing technical support and user training. It also notes potential problems like resistance to change, lack of a backup plan, and not having an ERP consultant, and provides solutions like involving employees, considering regional needs, having a contingency plan, and planning for potential

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    ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Gwalior

    MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


    A
    CASE STUDY
    ON
    An ERP Story: Background

    SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY: ( GROUP-1)


    DR. Nirankush Dutta
    Nikhil Kumar(2020MBA-08)
    Pranjali Pandey(2020MBA-09)
    Satyam Shrivastava(2020MBA-12)
    Saurabh Singh(2020MBA-14)
    Soham Saha(2020MBA-15)
    CASE SUMMARY

    Shift in insurance industry in Canada


    ABS - one of the largest player of the insurance industry.
     Strategic acquisition
     Consolidation -To maintain leaders
    Quite a lot of redundancies
    Opportunity - Possible synergies
    Q.1. What are the project’s main characteristics and challenges
    identified by Jean Roberge?
    Characteristics Of the Project

    IMSP technological software solution was decided to be used to provide an integrated


    management system and procedures for ABS Canada, it includes financial management, HR
    management, and sales and marketing management. 

    System maintenance and architecture can be simplified while management costs are
    reduced and human resources and IT capabilities are better used.  

    Reduced operational costs which was estimated to be 10% lower in two years after
    adoption.

    Aside from the typical operational considerations, focus on strategic and tactical aspects. 
    Create a process design that is both efficient and standardized. Taking advantage of the
    web's potential and maximizing IT's total potential.
    CHALLENGES OF THE PROJECT
    To collect data from all three firms and then to create an organised project
    plan.

    To assemble a team of people capable of working together and increasing


    productivity.

    To find a project leader who possesses the attributes that will enable ABS
    to boost its efficiency and effectively guide its team members. 

    Roberge is also concerned about the money, therefore he's seeking for a
    leader who can complete the work on schedule while keeping the budget in
    check.

    Lots of technical support required.Effective and well targeted training is


    required for the users.
    Problem
    Human consideration: Resistance to change can be a formidable roadblock.

    Lack of back up plan: In case of failure in any of the implementation steps, we


    must have a backup plan to rely on.

    Absence of consultant: An ERP consultant or specialist helps manage and


    implement Enterprise Resource Planning
    Solution to the problems

    Employees from multiple levels of the company must be consulted


    and involved in the change.

    Regional consideration must be taken to consideration.


    We must have a backup plan to lay on.
    Considerations if budget is overrun.
    THANK YOU

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