The Risks of Deploying SAP S/4HANA
SAP S/4HANA is a viable ERP solution Before discussing the risks, it is important to address the good news. S/4HANA is a viable product, with a very high rating in the top ERP systems of 2019. In addition, there are a number of lessons learned from successful SAP S/4HANA implementations. SAP has a robust software […]
You Are Underestimating Organizational Change Management in Your Digital Transformation, and Here’s Why
There are two things I love most about speaking at conferences. First, I learn a ton from other presenters. Second, I always learn from my own presentations, both through audience engagement and in my own internal processing of topics as I present. Last week’s Digital Stratosphere conference in Denver was no exception. I learned more […]
Digital Transformation Lessons from the Digital Stratosphere Conference
We recently hosted people from around the world at our Digital Stratosphere ERP conference. I have attended nearly 100 conferences in my career – and I have designed and facilitated approximately 25 ERP Boot Camps over the years – but this was by far the best event that I have attended or been a part […]
Top ERP Blogs of the Year
In addition to sharing our top digital transformation and ERP predictions for 2019, it is also helpful to look back at some of the thought leadership that resonated most with the market. These are the top 5 blogs on our web-site, in terms of total traffic so far this year: 5. Comparison of SAP S/4HANA, […]
Digital Transformation in the Retail Industry – and What it Means to You
Digital transformation initiatives have the potential to truly revolutionize companies in industries of all types. In some industries, transformation is a matter of survival. Digital transformation in the retail industry is an example of the latter. The retail industry going through massive amounts of change at the moment. Competitors such as Amazon and Wal-Mart have […]
Business Intelligence: What Is Holding Back ERP Implementations
For years now, companies and ERP consultants have struggled with how to avoid ERP failure. Many struggle to reach the third stage of ERP, which is when real transformations happen, business benefits are realized, and the business is better off than before new technology was deployed. I recently wrote about how part of the problem […]
The Intangible Side of an ERP Business Case
We have stressed time and time again the importance of measuring cost vs. benefit when moving to a new ERP platform. It’s no secret that these systems are expensive and difficult to implement. At the same time, the cost of doing nothing can be even greater than the cost of implementing a new ERP system. […]
The Dark Side of Digital Transformation
There are some really cool emerging trends in today’s digital transformation landscape. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive analytics are just some of the technologies with potential to completely transform businesses. We cover these and other trends in our top ERP predictions in 2019. But not all with digital transformation technologies are unicorns and rainbows. […]
Five Things That are Obsolete in the ERP Software Industry
The other day, we posted our top ERP predictions for 2019. While this provides a good look into where the industry is headed, it is also important to understand the things that are obsolete in the ERP software industry. While there are a large number to choose from, here are a handful to be particularly […]
Top 10 ERP and Digital Transformation Predictions for 2019
This has been an amazing year so far. Technology has continued to evolve while many organizations begin their digital transformation journeys. Some have been successful so far, while others have struggled. On a personal level, our company began working with 15 new clients in the last 6 months since spinning off from our last company. […]
When Should Business Process Management Occur During Digital Transformation?
Digital transformations have the ability to revolutionize the way we do business. However, new technology is worthless without a corresponding improvement to your business processes. It raises the question: when should business process management occur during digital transformation? This is and always has been a controversial topic with much debate. Software vendors and ERP systems […]
Digital Transformation vs. ERP Implementation: Which is Right for You?
Digital transformation is one of the industry’s biggest buzzwords at the moment. ERP implementation, on the other hand, is a term that is becoming a bit dated and has lost a bit of its luster with recent failures such as Lidl and National Grid. But what does “digital transformation” mean? And how is it different […]