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The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
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Top 4 Predictions for the ERP Software Industry in 2020
(Note: This post was published in 2014.) Each year, we make our predictions for the ERP software industry for the following year. Sometimes we get it right and sometimes we’re off base, so it’s clearly not an easy feat to predict the future in any industry –...Let it Go (but Keep the Business Processes That Work)
Many ERP vendors will tell you that defining future state business processes is the key to ERP success. They say that ERP success is all about throwing out current state business processes and adopting new processes supported by their ERP software. While this...Why Organizational Change Management is Not Optional
Organizations tend to believe that an ERP implementation will solve all of their business problems. What they do not realize is that there is much more involved than simply implementing new ERP software. Organizational change management addresses the people-side of...YouTube: Top Traits of a Successful ERP Implementation Part 4
Two top traits for a successful ERP implementation. This is the final installment of this mini series. Click here to download our 2014 ERP Report Click here to get full access to our free on-demand ERP webinars
Three Questions to Ask Your Change Management Consultant
Most CIOs, project managers and consultants who have been through ERP implementations will tell you that organizational change management is one of the most challenging aspects of an ERP implementation. Most people don’t have a clear understanding of what change...The Importance of Conference Room Pilots
Without conducting a conference room pilot, your organization may not be able to identify if your new ERP software is ready for “go live.” A conference room pilot is like a dress rehearsal to move into production. Following are five areas that should be tested during...YouTube: Top Traits of a Successful ERP Implementation Part 3
Two top traits for a successful ERP implementation. Check back next Thursday for the next installment in this mini series. Click here to download our 2014 ERP Report Click here to get full access to our free on-demand ERP webinarsThe Fundamental Role a Change Impact Analysis Plays in an ERP Implementation
ERP implementations are difficult. Our benchmark studies suggest nearly 66% of companies realize less than 50% of anticipated business benefits from their ERP implementation. So what does this mean? It means organizational change management is important. It means ERP...YouTube: Top Traits of a Successful ERP Implementation Part 2
Two top traits for a successful ERP implementation. Check back next Thursday for the next installment in this mini series. Click here to download our 2014 ERP Report Click here to get full access to our free on-demand ERP webinarsEstimating ROI and Benefits Realization for Your ERP Project
As corporate budgets continue to get tighter, executives need more compelling reasons to approve large budget items. ERP systems are no small investment so the decision to implement a new system is usually supported by a careful analysis of cost, payback period and...YouTube: Top Traits of a Successful ERP Implementation Part 1
Two top traits for a successful ERP implementation. Check back next Thursday for the next installment in this mini series. Click here to download our 2014 ERP Report Click here to get full access to our free on-demand ERP...What is the (Surprising) Future of Cloud ERP?
Last week, we published our 2014 ERP Report, which shared some interesting trends among hundreds of global ERP implementations completed within the last year. While some of the trends are no surprise – such as the fact that most implementations still take longer than...Vendor Snapshot: Vormittag Associates, Inc. (VAI)
Founded in 1978, VAI’s company mission has always centered on complete commitment to customer service. Driven by IBM Power Systems, VAI offers a diverse selection of ERP software systems including S2K Enterprise, S2K Enterprise for Food, S2K Warehouse...
How to Communicate With Change-resistant Employees
Let’s face it; change is neither easy nor fun. It is work and work takes energy and commitment. While many leaders couch change impacts from an ERP implementation as “it’s just business,” to the end-user it is personal. Most ERP initiatives impact the entire...YouTube: Communication and Alignment
Organizations that do not allocate enough of their project budget to organizational change management are more likely to face organizational issues that lead to extended durations, according to the 2014 ERP Report. The 60-minute interactive webinar will explore the...RFP for ERP Drafting Tips: Before Pen Hits Paper
In the past six months, I have noticed a trend in government RFPs for ERP solutions that place a significant amount of power in the hands of the RFP respondents. Several RFPs have only been providing a minimum amount of requirements and information, such as existing...
How to Improve Your Processes With Lean Manufacturing
There is nothing magical about “lean manufacturing” or “lean thinking,” yet the adoption of lean practices can bring companies huge benefits in competitiveness and profitability. Lean methodology uses pragmatic, proven tools and techniques to systematically identify...How to Determine a Phasing Approach for Your ERP System
In choosing an ERP implementation phasing strategy, organizations should carefully weigh their options. The ideal phasing strategy depends on a number of factors and each organization may choose a different approach. How quickly will employees adapt the new ERP...Navigating the Three Stages of ERP Failure
Not too long ago, I read the book Great by Choice by Jim Collins, which outlines the stages of business failure, along with the various strategies that successful organizations use to navigate uncertainty and chaos. While reading the book, I could not help but relate...
