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The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
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Challenges of Implementing BIM Software (Deployment & Integration Considerations)
Many construction firms, architecture firms, and engineering firms are modernizing their design methods by implementing building information modeling (BIM) software. As part of this implementation, some companies are integrating this software with their ERP system to...
10 Legacy System Migration Risks You May Incur During Your Software Project
One thing is for sure: Your legacy system must go. The only questions are how and when. Are you thinking about replacing your legacy system and perhaps implementing ERP software? Before you jump right in, it’s important to get your timeline right. Today, we’re...
Why CMMS Implementations Fail (5 Excruciating Reasons)
Many organizations are hesitant to implement computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) because they know these implementations can be prone to failure. While this solution can centralize your maintenance data and make operations more efficient, it isn’t...
The Southwest Airlines ERP Failure
Between December 19 and December 28, 2022, Southwest Airlines was forced to cancel more than 16,000 flights, leaving thousands of people stranded for days. How did such a massive failure occur, especially during peak travel season? In the beginning, it seemed as...
7 Digital Transformation Security Challenges (Are You Prepared?)
If you’re considering digital transformation, it may be tempting to jump right in, but first, there are certain strategic decisions you need to make. We’ve discussed many of these considerations in our blogs over the years, but today, we’d like to talk about security....
Digital Transformation Challenges in Retail (Is Your Project Already in Peril?)
Today, we’re providing an overview of common digital transformation challenges in retail companies. Read on to learn about the external and internal factors creating challenges for retailers in their digital transformation journeys and learn how to overcome...
7 Healthcare Digital Transformation Challenges (Know What to Expect)
As you’re modernizing your healthcare IT systems, you’re probably experiencing challenges and growing pains. You might be wondering if it’s worth continuing this modernization considering your experience thus far. Who knows what other challenges await? Today, we’re...
5 Government Digital Transformation Challenges and How to Win in Spite of Them
Government organizations often experience challenges when modernizing their systems, infrastructure, and processes. However, with proper planning, your government organization can ensure a relatively smooth digital transformation and avoid common risks and failure...
Why do BPR Projects Fail? (The Scary Truth)
Business process reengineering (BPR) is a key component of digital transformation. However, redesigned processes do not always result in measurable business benefits. Are you considering business process reengineering? Today, we’re sharing some of the top reasons for...
Why HRIS Implementation Can Fail: The Truth About the Top Failure Reasons
Human resources information systems (HRIS) have seen numerous advancements in recent years. However, there are many HRIS implementations risks to consider. Are you hesitant to implement a new HRIS system because of all the stories of failure (such as this Workday...
Why EHR Implementations Fail (6 Causes of Healthcare IT Calamities)
Today, around 72% of all office-based physicians and 96% of all non-federal acute care hospitals have adopted a certified electronic health record (EHR) system. An EHR implementation can transform a healthcare facility, making the task of patient record management...
Marin County ERP Failure Case Study: 4 Lessons Learned
The right implementation and integration team is critical to ERP implementation success. From project managers and department leaders to third-party consulting teams and systems integrators, every stakeholder matters. This is a lesson that Marin County, California...
Digital Transformation Pain Points & How to Overcome Them
Digital transformation is a major undertaking for any company. It requires you to restructure and rethink your business approach, which can be shaky ground for any company to enter. While there are many digital transformation pain points to be aware of, they...
Issues With ERP Systems That You Needn’t Fear
While ERP systems have many benefits, organizations do experience issues with this comprehensive technology. Knowing this, some business leaders may be apprehensive about starting an ERP implementation in their own organization. Today, we’re sharing some of the most...
5 Ways a Lack of System Integration Can Hurt Your Bottom Line
An IT project failure can take many forms. Sometimes, failure looks like a lack of system usage. Other times, it looks like a litany of technological shortcomings. One form of failure we often see in our software expert witness experience is a technological and...
Inventory Management Challenges: Did Your ERP Implementation Address Them All?
Many organizations rush through ERP implementations and find that their operational pain points remain. This can be disheartening to experience, as you’ve just invested time, money, and energy, and you expected a high ROI. Today, we’re outlining the inventory...
Professional Services Industry Challenges: Did Your Software Implementation Address All of Them?
You recently implemented new enterprise software at your professional services firm, but you’re still struggling to address certain operational challenges. Where do you go from here? Well, first you should ask whether your project was properly planned and executed...
What is Independent Verification and Validation?
What is independent verification and validation (IV&V)? This is a “gut check” process performed by a third-party organization that is not directly involved in the development of a software product. The goal of IV&V is to identify high-risk areas as early as...
Revisiting an Oracle ERP Failure: Implementation Challenges in Higher Education
In 2011, Montclair State University (MSU) entered a bitter battle with enterprise software giant Oracle. The issue at hand? A $20 million deployment of Oracle’s PeopleSoft ERP software, which failed to deliver on university expectations. This failure still...
