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The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
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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...“Wait…What Exactly is Business Process Management?”
It’s unlikely that someone would go on a long journey without first procuring a map and planning their route. People have an easy time visualizing a destination when planning their route but don’t understand the pitfalls that lie in the journey. Business process...There’s Never a Good Time to Start Your ERP Software Implementation
Employees have a lot on their plates right now: “Some of the executives are taking vacations this summer.” “We don’t know if we can get the budget approved.” “Now’s just a bad time.” “Let’s wait to see what happens with the economy.” Sound familiar? These are many of...Is Your ERP Project as Innovative as You Think?
Organizations implementing ERP software are ultimately looking to improve their business productivity and efficiency through innovative technology. To achieve this goal, organizations should ensure that organizational changes promote their long-term business strategy....Five Similarities: ERP Success and a Wedding
Tis the season for weddings! As I help friends with wedding preparations, I find that many of the concepts I have learned in the ERP world make for very applicable advice. Although ERP implementations and weddings appear to be two completely different matters, there...Selecting an ERP System That Fits Your Agency’s Budget
With literally hundreds of ERP software packages to choose from, selecting the right one for your government institution based on your specific needs can be stressful, to say the least. Throw in the threat of some type of operational disruption occurring at go-live...The Importance of IT Strategy
Dependent upon the size and growth of an organization, opinions on the importance of IT strategy can vary. A current audit of your organization’s infrastructure, staff and budget can give you a baseline to benchmark against during organizational and IT changes....What Went Wrong? ERP Failure Point #1
Poor organizational change is one of eight common failure points for organizations implementing ERP software. Watch this webinar clip to learn why: Watch the full webinar or visit our YouTube Channel. Summary Our independent analysis of ERP failures, revealed the...Which Type of ERP System is Right for You?
There are a multitude of options to choose from when looking for new ERP systems. SaaS, cloud, on premise, best of breed, single ERP and a host of other options can make the ERP selection and implementation process overwhelming. The bad news? There is no one...Leadership Lessons from Successful Manufacturers
Manufacturers are critical to economic growth – even while commodity-based manufacturing is outsourced to other countries in exchange for the higher-value manufacturing currently experiencing a renaissance. Despite their importance, manufacturing companies aren’t...Playing Safe is Risky: Five Ways to Manage Risk in Your ERP Implementation
“Playing safe is risky.” That is one of my favorite quotes from business author and guru Seth Godin. While it may sound like an oxymoron, it makes sense when you think through terms of being innovative in your workspace. Earlier this week, I was part of a panel...Navigating the Stages of Public Sector ERP Stress
With the anticipation of a complex project like an ERP implementation, it is vital to both understand and plan for the stages of stress that your organization and its employees will undergo. The three stages of ERP stress are not very different from the stages of...How to Navigate International ERP Implementations
Everyone loves a party and ERP project kick-offs are no exception. It’s a chance to talk about change, envision the future, meet people in your organization you may have had little or no interaction with. While people may say that they like change, functional areas,...Turning ERP Strategy Into Action
ERP systems don’t mean much without the right strategic framework. In fact, enterprise software can actually hurt more than help if you haven’t properly defined your overall IT and ERP strategy. In our experience, organizations jump into purchasing new enterprise...
Just How Important is Independence in ERP Software Selection?
ERP software selection intimidates many organizations. One of the most challenging aspects of an ERP implementation is selecting software that supports your organization’s business processes and helps your organization achieve measurable improvements. Even more...May the 4th be With You: How to Communicate Change to Employees with New ERP Systems
In The Empire Strikes Back, Yoda gave some advice to Luke Skywalker. He told him “you must unlearn what you have learned.” This is how a lot of people feel when their organization is going through an ERP initiative. They are afraid of what they do not know is coming....How See-Through is Your ERP System?
It goes without saying that the best foot should always be forward when it comes to your customers. Products and services provided to customers are generally the most polished aspect of an enterprise as they represent the organization in the eyes of past, present and...
