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1. What does "ERP" stand for?

ERP is an acronym for Enterprise Resource Planning. ERP software integrates various functions that are necessary to running an organization such as inventory and order management, accounting, human resources, payroll and purchasing into one complete system to streamline processes and information across the entire organization. The central feature of all ERP systems is a shared database that allows employees in different divisions—for example, accounting and sales—to rely on the same information for their specific needs. 

2. Who is on the ERP Steering Committee?

The ERP Steering Committee was appointed in 2004 by the Board of County Commissioners. The appointed members are:

ERP Executive Sponsors:

Lucas County Board of Commissioners

Lucas County Auditor

Lucas County Treasurer

ERP Steering Committee Members:

County Administrator

Director of the Office of
Management & Budget

Director of Information Services

Chief Deputy Auditor

Chief Accountant

Chief Deputy Treasurer

ERP Project Manager

ERP Systems Manager

Deputy Director of Support Services

Director of Human Resources

or their designees

3. When will the new ERP system be available to use?

Implementation is expected to begin in early 2019 with completion of the both the financial and HR/Payroll systems in early 2021.

4. Why is the current ERP system being replaced?

PeopleSoft
HRMS was the first implemented in April 2003. The first phase of the financial
project went into production in July of 2007 and the second phase went live
January 2008. The County’s PeopleSoft ERP systems are no longer supported by
Oracle. The hardware is end of life and the operating system is no longer supported
by Microsoft. The ERP Steering Committee and Executive Sponsors made the
recommendation to replace the outdated hardware and software to secure the
business data of the county.