ERP being integrated software does one benefit by implementing only specific modules?
Yes. The full benefit of ERP would accrue if all the ERP modules are implemented. However many organizations implement ERP only in those functions, which are, considered to be of strategic importance. Some of the modules, though they appear to be limited to specific functions, in fact integrate with many other functions indirectly. For example finance module primarily targets the accounting and finance functions. However the accounts payable module address all the material purchases and in turn impacts the entire materials management functions. Many more examples can be quoted to reinforce our viewpoint. The process orientation of ERP software definitely contributes to a better management of the organization. Even partial implementation of the ERP therefore leads to significant benefits.
Benefits of ERP will be accrued only if you implement all the modules of ERP package. ERP is an integrated software where each module has some or the other kind of interaction with other modules in the package like the accounts payable sub-module(under Finance module) address all the material purchases and in turn impacts the entire materials management functions. The process orientation of ERP software definitely contributes to a better management of the organisation. Even partial implementation of the ERP therefore leads to significant benefits.
