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The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
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Best Practices from an ERP Expert Witness
Over years of being an ERP expert witness, I’ve had the opportunity to examine, analyze and testify in court on all types of implementation failures. I’ve been an expert witness for SAP implementations, Oracle projects, Microsoft Dynamics transformations and a...An Expert Witness’ View From Speakers’ Corner
I came to a revelation this weekend that today’s social media is the 21st Century version of the famed Speakers’ Corner in London. For those of you who don’t know, the original Speakers’ Corner is in Hyde Park. Speakers’ Corner was the first...Five Differences Between ERP Failure and a 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...The Warning Signs of ERP Consulting Fraud
For anyone that has seen an episode of the television series “House of Lies,” it paints a disturbing (yet at times entertaining) picture of the consulting industry. Although the show strives for a strong shock-factor, it does underscore the potential risks of...Top 10 Predictions for the ERP Industry in 2016
The last year in the ERP industry has been an exciting one, with plenty of advances, changes and opportunities for improvement. As another year winds down and we prepare for the holidays, it is helpful to look ahead at what we think will be in store for the next year....
5 Ways to Build a Successful Case in an ERP Lawsuit
“Worst case scenario.” Those are never the words you want to hear when starting an ERP implementation. However, implementations too often lead to moderate or extreme failure. In unfortunate cases, these implementations turn into lawsuits. Over the last several years,...The Role of an Executive Steering Committee in an ERP Implementation
A successful ERP implementation relies on the engagement of many stakeholders, but the involvement of executive-level leadership is especially critical. Considering the vast number of variables that affect an ERP implementation, effective governance from the very top...How ERP Failures are Not Like Delicious Subway Sandwiches
A few months ago, I wrote a blog about how effective ERP implementations are much like Subway sandwiches (read the original post here). As it turns out, I happen to be a big fan of both successful ERP implementations and Subway. Apparently, so do many of our clients,...The Silver Lining of ERP Failures
Now that the New Year is upon us, many of our clients and industry peers are beginning to consider what they can do to make their ERP implementations more successful in 2014 and beyond. While many prefer to analyze case studies of successful ERP software initiatives,...Top Ten Predictions for the ERP Software Industry in 2014
Another year has nearly flown by already. In 2013, much in the ERP software industry stayed the same but plenty of things changed as well. In terms of things that haven’t changed in the past year, ERP failure continued rearing its unwelcome head among CIOs, CFOs and...
Confessions of an SAP Expert Witness
Over the past 15 years, we have successfully managed a number of complex ERP implementations — ranging from SAP to Oracle, to Microsoft Dynamics to Tier II ERP implementations — and have the battle scars to show for it. In addition to managing...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...The Plan for ERP Systems in 2013
Now that the holidays are over and the predictions for 2013 are in, we can get back to the business at hand for the coming year. This is the time when many of our existing and potential clients are either planning for upgrades or improvements or looking for ways to...ERP Vendors vs. Customers: A Reaction to the Infor Lawsuit
One of the main reasons our clients hire us to handle contract negotiations as part of our ERP selection process is because clients don’t want to – or necessarily know how to – deal with ERP vendors. Aggressive sales tactics, hidden fees, confusing...
