Tips to Streamline Your ERP Vendor Evaluation
Too often, organizations and their consultants get caught up in analysis paralysis during their ERP vendor evaluation processes. I have seen too many teams engage in drawn-out and confusing processes that aren’t worth the time, cost, and effort invested. Lack of vendor knowledge, deficient industry knowledge, and inability to drive efficient decisions can be a […]
Read MoreMy Life as a Microsoft Dynamics Expert Witness
I have been involved with Microsoft Dynamics implementations for nearly 20 years now. I have also spent the last decade providing Microsoft Dynamics expert witness testimony in implementation failures and lawsuits. There are some basic lessons from these experiences, which also apply to any ERP implementation. For example: A clear digital strategy and project vision […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Differentiators Between SAP S/4HANA vs. Oracle Cloud
For many of our mid-market and larger enterprises, conducting an evaluation of SAP S/4HANA vs. Oracle Cloud is an important order of business for a CIO or IT Director. There is no one-size-fits-all recommendation, so it is important to understand the tradeoffs of each solution. Certain organizations will find SAP to be a better fit, […]
Read MoreLessons from Over 1,000 ERP Implementations
Over the last 20 years, I have had the good fortune of being involved with over 1,000 different ERP implementations. My role varied from being a project manager, program manager, expert witness, executive steering committee member, organizational change lead, business process lead, project recovery consultant, third party oversight consultant, and a host of other roles. […]
Read MoreKickstart your Digital Transformation or ERP implementation Before It Begins
It’s no secret that most digital transformation and ERP software projects fail. Based on the dismal success rates, it is important to kickstart your project to ensure you gain momentum from the start. Whether your digital transformation or ERP implementation initiative is a success or failure is largely determined before your project ever starts. The […]
Read MoreWhat is the Third Stage of ERP Software and Digital Transformation?
Since my decision to part ways with my previous company to start a new independent ERP consulting firm, I’ve received questions about what exactly “third stage” means in the context of ERP software and digital transformation. One thing that’s bothered me over the last 20 years in this industry is the failure of so many […]
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