REPORT
The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
Our experts have highlighted ten vendors that can help your organization make data-driven decisions.
Learn more
The Stark Difference Between Private and Public Sector ERP Implementations
Okay, I will admit it. I was on the government payroll for almost my entire adult life. Like a dutiful parent, Uncle Sam fed me, clothed me and sent me away to far off places for years at a time. The U.S. government was good to me but since I left government service...
Digital Transformation vs. ERP Implementation: Which is Right For You?
When organizations embark on any enterprise software initiative, they need to ask one question: is this a relatively simple ERP implementation, or is it a broader digital transformation? It may sound like an unimportant, subtle difference in nomenclature, but the...Workforce Transition in Public Sector
At first glance, high-performing government agencies resemble well-run companies. Both have defined goals, developed processes, strict accountability and effective leaders. Yet the profound differences in their purposes, cultures and the contexts within which they...Don’t Introduce Your ERP System to Employees Until You Read This
Introducing a new ERP system can be like throwing a bottle of bleach into a delicate ecosystem if not executed well. We could talk about critically important things like top-down support or selecting the right system, but let’s assume those steps were well...Question: Is a Best-of-Breed ERP System the Right Choice for Your Organization?
If you could combine all of your favorite dog breeds into one loveable canine, you’d have a mutt. If you combined your favorite modules from various ERP vendors, you’d create a lovable ERP system – better known as a best-of-breed ERP system within...Why Your Business Transformation Doesn’t Need to Involve ERP Systems
When most companies contact us for help, they immediately assume that their current systems are the root cause of many of the operational pains that they are feeling. Processes are inefficient, employees hate the current systems, data is a mess and there is no way to...Are You Really Ready For ERP Go-Live?
You’re getting close to your “go or no-go” date, but how do you know if your organization is really ready? It’s easy to get ahead of yourself in anticipation of all the potential business benefits you will receive from your new ERP system, and it’s not uncommon to...Why You Need to Reengineer Your Processes
Whether you’re implementing new ERP software or undergoing business transformation, your organization’s success depends on the amount of time and money you invest in business process reengineering. This 60-minute webinar outlines the components of business...
Five Steps to an Effective Enterprise Systems Strategy
Organizations often dive head first into their enterprise software initiatives without considering the multitude of options at their disposal. There are simply too many enterprise technology options beyond traditional ERP systems to myopically assume that this one...INFOGRAPHIC: Organizational Change Management
It’s the End of ERP Software as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)
The rock band REM once sang, “It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine.” After a lifespan of over 50 years, we’ve reached the end of “ERP software” as we know it as well. As a company that has built an entire business around providing independent ERP...How Innovative is Your ERP Consultant?
Innovation is a hot buzzword in the public sector. As described by Rasmus Hansen and Jens Skibsted, “The new breed of innovation professionals can be placed in two categories: innovation custodians and innovation word-slingers. The custodians are middle managers...Independence Day: Three Alternatives to ERP Systems
As those of us in the U.S. prepare for a long Independence Day weekend, it is a good time to reflect on the role of independence for those about to select and implement new ERP systems. Historically, ERP implementations were an all-or-nothing proposition: you would...Return on Citizenship: Social Innovation and Citizen Engagement is the Path to a Successful Government Operation
In today’s society, citizens expect the same level of service and responsiveness from corporate and government agencies alike. Because of this, there is much more pressure for government institutions to react quickly and change for the better so they are able to...Three Ways to Recover From Your Failed ERP Implementation
Recovering from a failing project is an incredibly difficult process. It can require a change in project scope, a hard look at requirements, an introduction of new methodologies and clear project controls. In some extreme situations, the project team and consultants...What to Do When Your Company Won’t Approve a New ERP System
Last week, I wrote a blog about why there is never a good time to start an ERP implementation. While these reasons are all valid, some organizations just aren’t going to be able to stomach the cost and risk of a new ERP system with an uncertain economic environment....Four Tips for ERP Success That I Learned From My Cat
I recently took a trip home to visit my cat and my family, but mainly my cat. My cat, Ketzel, demonstrates all of the stereotypical cat behaviors: the ability to sleep 27 hours a day, a strange obsession with toilet paper rolls and the uncanny talent to completely...Five Differences: ERP Failure vs Car Crash
Contrary to the beliefs of many, an ERP implementation is far more than a large IT project. It affects stakeholders in every functional area, and if it fails, it has dramatic consequences throughout an organization. With that said, an ERP failure is not unlike a car...Justifying the Cost of an ERP implementation
Do you want to impress your boss? How about making your organization more effective and profitable? You could put in 100 hours a week and sleep in your office but I recommend working smarter rather than harder. One way to work smarter is by improving your...
