Shared service centers: how long does it take to implement them?

How long does it take to implement a shared service center? According to a study, undertaken by Deloitte Consulting, in the most cases the implementation takes 2-3 years. The time of implementation depends on different factors, as the change willingness of the organization, the scope of the project, number of subsidiaries, number of processes to be integrated in the shared service center, and if paralelly a new integrated ERP system is going to be implemented. Also the quantity and the quality of resources available for the project plays an important role.

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