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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...Can Traditional ERP Vendors Keep up with Consumer Demand?
The enterprise software market has always been driven by heavy competition but recently, the ERP industry has been looking more and more like a vendor battleground as best-of-breed and SaaS solution providers swiftly seize market share. By some estimates, $1 trillion...
How to Engage Employees During an ERP Implementation
Managing an ERP implementation can be like taming a monster. Options for configuration are typically in the hundreds or thousands, data migration is often a nightmare, and customization and integration can quickly derail any project. If these software-focused...Guest Blog: What Flavor is your Food ERP Software?
“We make process manufacturing ERP software that meets the unique needs of pharmaceuticals, sealants, adhesives, chemicals, cosmetics, lubricants, food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, paints and coatings and nutraceuticals.” Does this sound familiar? If your...Making Sense of an ERP Failure
In December we wrote about the inadequate leadership and mismanagement that led to the $1B U.S. Air Force ERP failure. Surely, poor communication and dishonesty were at fault but what else can be said about this IT disaster? As with any ERP failure, disaster can be...Is the Healthcare Industry Ready for Electronic Health Records?
Every industry faces its own set of challenges when it comes implementing ERP software. Perhaps the most unique and compelling implementation concerns are found in the healthcare industry, where the introduction of new software can mean each patient’s well-being is,...Guest Blog: Connecting Selection to Implementation
Many ERP software selection consultants do little to lay the foundation for a successful implementation. The only thing that they (hopefully) do is help their client get the right product. In reality, there is a lot more to ERP success than selecting the right...20 Must-Know Tips Before ERP Implementation
This webinar clip provides 20 ERP software selection tips to consider before implementation. The full webinar is available here: Understanding the Differences Between Leading ERP Software. For more YouTube videos and webinar clips, visit our YouTube...Anarchy in Enterprise Software: The Revolution of Tier III ERP Vendors
Much skepticism and uncertainty has clouded the ERP industry for the last several years. Bloated and ineffective implementations, high risk, ERP failures, lawsuits and cumbersome software have given many ERP vendors somewhat of a black eye over the last several years....
