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7 ERP Implementation Success Factors
In order for any ERP project to be successful, you first have to define what you mean by “implementation.” If your definition is a technology implementation, then yes, it is relatively easy. However, if by “implementation” you mean true...What ERP Implementation Approach Did Your Organization Adopt?
Based on their tolerance for risk, resource availability, and legacy system constraints, companies utilize different approaches during their ERP implementation. To determine the best approach, companies may ask questions like: “Is the ERP project localized or spread...The Taoism of ERP Software: Use Your Tool Wisely
One misconception I had before researching enterprise software was that an ERP project was simply an IT project and that it was all about installing and testing software. I believe many people think the same way I once did, because when I tell people that I am an...Five Things to Consider for a Global ERP Implementation
In our diverse client experience, we find that ERP implementation projects for large, multi-national organizations are much different from those of smaller or less global companies. Although any ERP software project is full of challenges, global rollouts require focus...Microsoft Dynamics: Preferred ERP Software Vendor for SMBs?
As we highlighted in a recent blog (“ERP Software Clash of the Titans”), SAP and Oracle have very distinct differences, strengths, and tradeoffs for larger business considering ERP software options. But what about the #3 ERP player, Microsoft Dynamics? A...Navigating the Bermuda Triangle of ERP Software and ERP Implementations
It’s no secret that the odds are stacked against ERP implementations. As we’ve covered at length in this blog and in our white papers, most projects go over budget, take longer than expected, and/or fail to deliver expected business results. In fact,...What is Your ERP Software and SaaS Strategy?
Companies deploy SaaS ERP software because of its low up front costs and simplicity compare to traditional ERP systems. After using SaaS ERP software as your company information system, do you still think SaaS solutions performs to the level promised by the ERP...The Marathon Man of ERP Implementations
Right now I am working with a client whom we got involved with “late.” By late, I mean that we would like to be about three months ahead of where we are right now. We are in the midst of an ERP implementation and we have the go-live bearing down on us. We have data...Ten Tips for a Successful ERP Implementation
It is common for companies to jump into an enterprise resource planning initiative without first conducting the due diligence and planning required to make the ERP implementation project successful. Organizations first need to “get their house in order,” which means...How Much Can You Afford to Lose With Your ERP Implementation?
Enterprise resource planning (ERP software) is one of the most expensive technology initiatives an organization can undertake. While the payback can be large, most companies do not have a clear ERP budget defined or truly grasp the scope of possible business benefits...Tips to Merge Best Practices into Your ERP Software Initiatives
Some of our recent clients and industry peers have been asking us how they can best incorporate best practices into their ERP software initiatives. After all, the reason most CIOs and other C-level executives select and implement new ERP solutions is to improve the...Strong ERP Implementation and Organizational Change Management Projects are Driven by Business Performance Improvement
Successful ERP implementation and organizational change management projects require a strong focus on business performance improvement. Business Performance Improvement demands that your core business processes be optimized for efficiency and are aligned to company...E-R-P, Easy as 1-2-3: The Case For and Against ERP System Accelerators
We recently co-hosted a webinar with another consulting firm discussing tools organizations can use to accelerate their ERP system selection and implementation process. General examples of accelerators include pre-configured industry solutions, workflow tools, and...When it Comes to ERP Implementations and Organizational Change Management, Remember it is the Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth
In one of my recent blog entries, I mentioned that Panorama’s list of critical success factors (CSFs) for organizational change management includes: Truth Accountability Leadership Engagement Alignment As I should have expected, listing these CSFs seems to have...Are ERP Systems Starting to Feel Like a Build-a-Bear?
As a child I always liked to build my own teddy bears – as the Build-A-Bear workshop slogan says, “I can make my own best friends,” because I can design what suits my preferences, and I can build what meets my needs. Wait! Isn’t this the reason people like to...Are You Happy with Your ERP System’s Payback Period?
When a company purchases an ERP System, one question will definitely be asked: How long will it take us to recover our investment? It is a “must ask” question for CIO’s, CFO’s, and IT managers. An ERP system is a large capital expenditure that will consume a great...When a Manufacturing Organization Searches for New ERP Software, What is Their Top Functional Requirement?
There are thousands of ERP software solutions available to meet the needs of various industries and vertical markets. Horizontal ERP solutions will tend to have similar modules and features with strengths and weaknesses changing by ERP system. ERP software packages...Back in the Saddle: Five Ways ERP Systems Are Helping Navigate the Economic Recovery
A significant benefit of ERP systems is that they can help forecast inventory needs to better match supply with demand and manage inventory costs. In today’s turbulent economic environment, this business benefit of enterprise software is particularly pronounced....Change Leadership vs. Change Management: Or to Put it Another Way, the Honeymoon’s Over
Currently, we are working with a client that is experiencing a common but unexpected challenge as they implement a new ERP software solution. The ERP implementation is organized with a senior team functioning as a steering committee. Reporting to them are the project...
