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Evaluation Of Major Issues Relating To The Functional Efficiency Of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (erp) With Special Reference To Lack Of Proper Human Interventions

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The term Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is being widely used in almost all level of functions nowadays. This ERP is based on Technology enabled activities for various corporate functions such as distribution, supply chain management, production, finance, HR, materials, etc. There are certain areas in the field of Human Relations which are not being covered by ERP, but it affects the process and implementation of the same such as Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Learning, etc., as all these are covered in an umbrella namely Soft Skills. No technology can attain maximum efficiency without the Human Intervention even it is fully automated. This paper attempts to explain the problems faced by the ERP consultants before, during and after the implementation.
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