Lowering ERP Total Cost of Ownership through Effective Change Management
The acceptance of change management has gotten significantly better over the past several years, and many organizations are even asking for it. However, when budgets become tight it is still one of the first things to go. It is time to change this course of action and give change management the spotlight it deserves. Consider […]
Read MoreHow to Plan for an SAP S/4HANA Implementation Project
The decision to move forward with an SAP S/4HANA implementation project is a big one. The stakes are high, potential business benefits are even higher, and there are significant risks to be mitigated. One of the biggest challenges with S/4HANA implementations is that they can be expensive. Even more so if you don’t have a […]
Read MoreThings to Consider Before Upgrading to Microsoft Dynamics 365
For the first time in my 21-year career, the major ERP vendors are all going through a massive transition – and all at the same time. This makes it tricky for organizations upgrading to Microsoft Dynamics 365. Microsoft has been in the ERP software space for quite some time. It has grown largely through acquisition […]
Read MoreHow to Ensure a Successful Oracle Cloud ERP Implementation
Like most ERP deployments, Oracle Cloud ERP implementations are no easy feat. The software’s relative lack of maturity, shortage of existing customer references, and general ERP implementation pitfalls are just some of the things that can complicate these projects. As with other ERP systems – such as SAP S/4HANA implementations – Oracle implementation success is […]
Read MoreHow to Ensure SAP S/4HANA Project Quality Assurance – Beyond SAP MaxAttention
SAP S/4HANA implementations are big and complex. With its in-memory architecture and other functionality, the technology can provide potential quantum leap improvements to businesses. But, many companies have trouble stomaching the transformation from their legacy systems to something so robust and complex. Employees resist the massive changes. Customizations break the system to create problems. Business […]
Read MoreAre You Building Organizational Agility into Your Digital Transformation?
Let’s face it: most people don’t associate many ERP systems with “flexible” or “agile.” Structure and standardization is one of the strengths of ERP systems like SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, and others. But there are ways to create organizational agility as part of your digital transformation. First, it is important to decide whether or […]
Read MoreComparison of SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP and Microsoft Dynamics 365
When conducting an ERP software selection or ERP validation process, many companies look at one or more of the top three software vendors. SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 are three of the most commonly considered technologies for digital transformations. How to Compare SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 […]
Read MoreBest Practices for a Successful Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementation Project
Like any digital transformation initiative, a Microsoft Dynamics implementation project has potential benefits and risks. The software has a good deal of potential to transform your business, but the road to business value can be a tricky one. During my years as a Microsoft Dynamics 365 expert witness and consultant, I have identified a number […]
Read MoreTips 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, […]
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