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Research Report

Cloud-Based Enterprise Resource Planning Selection and Implementation

This research project explores cloud-based ERP selection and implementation at five institutions.

Summary This research project explores cloud-based ERP selection and implementation at five institutions. The brief discusses topics such as cloud-based ERP selection criteria, data preparation, project leadership, implementation staffing structure, and user training. Download the report Key observations from our research 1. When selecting a cloud-based ERP, IT leaders at profiled institutions consider factors such as compatibility with current data, anticipated use of data analytics, available implementation support, and user interface. 2. Profiled institutions anticipate future use of legacy system data to determine which data to migrate to the cloud-based ERP. 3. Profiled Information Technology divisions employ project leaders to coordinate all aspects of ERP implementation. 4. Administrators hire staff and create user trainings based on the new ERP’s anticipated effect on current business operations. 5. During implementation processes, enterprise technologies staff communicate with system users through task force meetings, emails, webpages devoted to ERP implementation updates, and campus-wide presentations.

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