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Defining ERP Success for Your Organization
One of the interesting takeaways from our 2013 ERP Report released earlier this year is the apparent confusion between the perceived success and actual results of ERP implementations. While most ERP projects still take longer than expected, cost more than expected...How to Improve Relationships Between IT Departments and ERP End-users
As end-users struggle to learn a new ERP system, frustration can be rampant, and oftentimes, this frustration is directed (rightfully or wrongfully) at the IT department. Not only do end-users sometimes resent IT but executives also tend to not have the strongest...Realizing Cost Savings With Cloud ERP
Before your organization decides to transition to the cloud, however, it is wise to consider the amount of effort involved in implementation because, friends, our research has shown cloud ERP implementations are no less strenuous than traditional ERP implementations....Are Emerging Trends in ERP Software Flattening Industry Verticals?
One of the most appealing features for purchasers of ERP software is industry best practices. Executives are often more inclined to spend millions of dollars on new enterprise software initiatives when they have the comfort of knowing that others in their industry...Leveraging the HR Department in an ERP Implementation
Many organizations overlook the value of the human resources (HR) department and the positive effect it can have on both business process reengineering and organizational change management throughout an ERP implementation. Although HR staff may not consider a software...
YouTube: What is Organizational Change Management?
You’ve heard us say it before but organizational change management (OCM) is an essential component of ERP implementations. Watch this webinar clip for a straightforward definition of OCM, explained in a way that insinuates its importance and measurable business value....“Gotchas” to Look for When Hiring an ERP Consultant
Being an ERP consultant isn’t necessarily the most glamorous or well-respected career that one can pursue. Example cases in point: ERP lawsuits and failure rates are alarmingly high, the industry is littered with notoriously shady consultant practices (such as those...Implementing the Right ERP Software for Global Operations
Implementing the right ERP software can be daunting for any organization, but is especially true for organizations with multi-national operations. Most of our clients are global in nature – and many are even based in countries outside the U.S., the home country of...The Role of Consultants in ERP Implementations
Unless you have a very specific goal in mind, “success” and “failure” can be pretty nebulous terms. In many situations, the contrast between success and failure is black and white but when it comes to an ERP implementation, the vast number of key performance...Effectively Engaging Employees Throughout an ERP Implementation
Money motivates. Or at least that’s what conventional managerial wisdom tells us. But although many executives still cling to this assumption, some executives are beginning to realize that nonfinancial incentives can be just as motivating (if not more so). Applying...Can ERP Software Help Save American Manufacturing Jobs?
Much has been said about the demise of American manufacturing. There is a general sense that manufacturing jobs are being moved overseas to China, India, and other developing markets, yet from what we can tell, U.S. companies and other developed multi-nationals are...Developing a Culture of Innovation
Innovation can be a scary word for organizations that are holding onto the 20th century mindset of tight control and rigid structure. The technology and connectivity of the 21st century calls for flexibility and openness to change but many organizations are so...Reporting Back: The Importance of Closed Loop Feedback in ERP Implementations
Successfully implementing ERP software requires two-way communication. This is not only important between an ERP project team and end-users – it is also applicable to the project manager and team members. Once duties and roles are assigned, the ERP project manager...What is Six Sigma?
This webinar clip provides a brief description of the the Sig Sigma methodology, which includes five process elements: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control. The full webinar is available here: Six Sigma Quick Hits. For more YouTube videos and webinar clips,...Cybercrime and ERP: How Vulnerable is Your Organization?
Hackers are not the only ones busy developing harmful, security-breaching code. Adopting the hacker-mindset, security researchers are also hard at work writing code with the intent to infiltrate ERP systems. Researchers’ efforts, however, will most likely help...How to Avoid Going to Trial Over an ERP Failure
At the beginning of an ERP implementation, no one involved wants or expects to get caught up in a lawsuit. Despite the fact that, according to our 2013 ERP Report, most ERP implementations take longer than expected, cost more than expected, and fail to deliver...Guest Blog: Don’t Forget to Budget for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Hardware Requirements
Most organizations realize that the cost of implementing ERP software is more than just the licensing fees. There are the annual maintenance fees, implementation services costs and of course, hardware costs. Many companies carefully budget for the costs of the...Five Signs of Executive Misalignment on Your ERP Implementation
Executive buy-in and support is one of the key success factors for any ERP implementation. Without it, your ERP project has very little chance of success. With it, your initiative has the ability to completely transform your business. When you look at the ERP...Guest Blog: To Cloud or Not to Cloud? That is the Question.
When approaching the subject of the Cloud, there is the choice between being strongly positive or enthusiastic. The wave in favor of the Cloud is so strong that views which attempt to even mildly address the need or even the relevance of the Cloud could make you look...
