Enterprise resource planning can help your company plan, organize, and regulate the flow of information more effectively and efficiently. But, sometimes ERP implementations can leave you frustrating. So, at the beginning of any ERP project, you must consider some prerequisites. These may include: Evaluating current needs and options; Preparing reports for management; Allocating project budget; Creating a shortlist of solutions and obtaining equipment and a location for the project team. Read more at: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/inside-erp/5-steps-to-a-successful-erp-project-78761