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Five Things to Remember in Your ERP Implementation Plan
If I listen to the hype from some ERP vendors, ERP implementations are a cakewalk. According to these sales messages, pre-configured industry solutions, data conversion tools, and generic training materials allow a company to have their ERP software up and running in...Break on Through to the Other Side: Moving Beyond ERP “Go-Live” to Competitive Edge and ROI
We are often asked by clients why our estimates for ERP implementation durations differ so much from what they hear from sales reps. While ERP vendors can usually provide anecdotal examples of customers that have implemented ERP software in a very short time span or...Canary in a Coal Mine: 13 Signs That Your ERP Implementation Project May Be in Trouble
I’m a big fan of ’80s rock. I am also guilty of quoting more than my share of classic rock songs in my blog. So when I heard “Canary in a Coal Mine” by The Police on the radio the other day, I instantly thought about ERP projects. The song...When Preparing for an ERP Implementation, Remember to Have Your Vitals Checked and Your Anesthesiologist Ready
Many companies look at an ERP implementation as just another IT project. “Get the software in and make it work” executives say, “it’s not surgery!” It actually is more like surgery than they may think. If the process is a failure, there is a very good chance that this...Accelerating ERP Implementations
Accelerating ERP implementations have been an elusive goal of ERP vendors, implementation partners, and customers. For five years I worked for the #2 business software developer focusing on accelerating implementations. During those five years I chased the dream and...Winning is Everything: Five Lessons from a Successful ERP Implementation
A few weeks back, we highlighted some of the lessons shared by one of our clients that had recently engaged in an ERP selection and implementation process. In the podcast interview, this particular client shared several lessons learned from the selection process. In...Get a FREE Evaluation of Your ERP System
So when you implement an ERP system, what do you expect from it? To improve your business performance? To make your employees’ jobs easier? During our research, we have found that, besides business or process improvements, some companies implement ERP at the request...The Mother of ERP Implementations
Ever Thought You Might Need Another Mother? When you select a ERP consulting company to manage your ERP implementation, they should essentially become the mother to your enterprise software. Like mom, they are your allies. They represent you, stand by you, become the...Generating Business to IT Alignment for a Successful ERP Implementation
An ERP implementation is the implementation of a business solution. In order to be effective there must be alignment between business and their IT partners (internal IT organization, implementation partners, etc.). Collaboration is a key enabler for alignment....Executing a Successful SAP Implementation
It is common for companies to jump into an SAP project without first conducting the due diligence and planning required to make the project successful. Often times, organizations select an SAP solution simply because of SAP’s longstanding, prestigious reputation and...The Incredible Shrinking Scope of ERP Training
We’d love to hear from you if you have been involved in a project that had adequate time to prepare and deliver quality training for your ERP implementation! Unfortunately, for this blogger, this is a consistent source of disappointment. If good ERP training has a...
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...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...The Importance of Engaging Change Agents in Your ERP Implementation
Engaging a team of Change Agents for your ERP Implementation project is a critical success factor not to be overlooked. This role will provide support to your project and could provide the additional assurance needed for a successful ERP implementation. Experience has...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,...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...
