Changing your ERP system is a strategic choice that affects your entire organization – from daily routines to long-term growth. Oracle NetSuite is a leading cloud-based ERP system with powerful tools for international expansion and efficiency. At Noresca, we support companies in planning, implementing and further developing effective ERP implementations based on NetSuite.

Here is a best practice guide with five crucial factors for a successful ERP switch:

1. get the whole organization on board
A new ERP system means new ways of working. Without a clear change management plan, the project risks getting bogged down in internal resistance and ambiguity. Consider:

• Be transparent from the start – explain what is going to happen, why it is important and how it will affect employees in practice.
• Focus on benefits rather than technical details.
• Show concrete examples of improvements in everyday life.
• Engaging change builds understanding, creates confidence and energizes the whole organization.

2. build a strong in-house project team
A competent project team is essential. Both technical understanding and anchoring in the business are required.

• Steering Group: Ensures business-critical decisions and strategic direction.
• Project owner: holds the whole together and is responsible for the outcome.
• Project Manager: Operationally responsible and link to external consultants.
• Process owners: Key people in finance, sales, logistics, etc.
• Put the right people in the right roles – it makes all the difference.

3. map and evaluate your business processes
Before building anything new, the current situation must be clear. Document how you work today and identify which flows need to be changed, improved or simplified.

• Identify process owners and gather insights from key operational people.
• Describe dependencies and information flows.
• Note bottlenecks, manual steps and business-critical exceptions.
• A realistic and nuanced picture of the current situation is the basis for future efficiency improvements.

4. Prepare and structure your data
Data quality is a common pitfall in ERP changes. NetSuite enables centralized data modeling but requires preparation:

• Finance: Review chart of accounts, currency flows, group structure and bank integrations.
• Sales/CRM: Articles, pricing, customer data, current CRM system.
• Integrations: Which systems should be connected to NetSuite and how should the data flow?
• Well-structured and validated data minimizes risk and shortens implementation time.

5. prioritize the right partner – think long-term
The choice of implementation partner is crucial. A partner who understands both technology and business, and who can challenge you to think in new ways, makes all the difference. At Noresca, we are the most experienced NetSuite partner in the Nordics and help companies to:

• Scale up internationally with a flexible ERP solution.
• Ensuring sustainable system management and continuous development.
• Get access to a dedicated team that acts as your NetSuite department.
• With our methodology, you will quickly get started with NetSuite and at the same time get a system support that lasts for the future.
• We know your finances and the challenges you face. We have more than 25 years of international CFO knowledge and a good balance between finance & technical know-how within the company.

Summary
Changing your ERP system is a complex but strategically important investment. By embedding the change in the organization, building a strong project team, mapping business processes, ensuring data quality and choosing the right partner – the chances of a successful outcome increase dramatically.

With NetSuite as your platform and Noresca as your experienced guide, you don’t just get a new ERP system – you get a long-term solution for growth, scalability and control.

Feel free to contact us at Noresca and we will tell you more about successful implementations and above all what made them successful, there are many pitfalls, we have an overview of these so you do not have to.

You can reach us at contact@noresca.se

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