In? Out? In? Out?

Good day everybody!

(It's getting hard to find original ways to say "hi" as time passes by.)

Today's class had basically two big parts:
1) The discussion.
2) The labsession.

1) Every group has its own chosen company, and we have to decide: do we implement the ERP as an in-house operation or do we outsource?

The first important element to consider is to divide the ERP implementation in very specific elements:

-Functional technical experts
-Project manager
-Key managers from each department
-Trusted employees
-CEO/CFO ==> The Champion

So what are the possibilities? In the end, only the two first elements were designated as being potentially externalized.

-So what do I do now ?
-Well, it depends... ^^
... on the company, on its culture, on its I.T. service, etc etc.

Another interesting issue was about the I.T. department. I never thought about that before, but I guess they would really feel annoyed if consultants arrive, bringing their whole new set of softwares, telling them "OK, we do it this way". I would really be angry at those who took this decision.
Anyway, what I'll remember is that precious advice from Master Eseryel: "take part in the implementation you must do, and an ERP master you shall become. Essential to the company you shall be."

2) The labsession:

Despite the technical problems, and the short time available, I kind of enjoyed this session:
FINALLY, we get to encounter the St Graal of the ERP: SAP!
This was quite basic, but anyway, if I get to a job interview and that I'm asked:
"Have you ever been using SAP?", I'll be able to answer "Yes, I did!".

I wish there could be some tutorial about this software, or any useful software for ERP. I'm sure it can't be a loss of time.
Even though people tend to recall that we'll learn everything in the company, I just think that for me, using is the best way to understand. "Learning by doing".

Great evening to everyone!