Is ERP Dead? Why Incremental Modernization May Be Smarter Than a Full Replacement
Most companies today are running ERP systems that are 10–20 years old. These systems aren’t always broken — but they aren’t delivering the full technological value modern businesses need either. For years, the default response has been: rip and replace. Spend tens of millions of dollars on a new cloud ERP and get on the […]
Cook County’s $250M IT Failures: What Every Transformation Leader Should Learn
When one of the largest counties in the United States sets out to modernize its technology, you’d expect time, budget, and resources to guarantee success. But as Cook County, Illinois shows us, big investments can still lead to massive failures — proving that money alone doesn’t guarantee better outcomes. Over the past decade, Cook County […]
Why Building the Right Internal Team Matters More Than Your ERP Vendor
When organizations launch a digital transformation or ERP initiative, most leaders assume the “real experts” are the software vendors, system integrators, or outside consultants they bring in to guide the effort. And while those players can certainly provide technical depth, the single most important factor in your project’s success is the strength of your internal […]
Top 10 AI-Enabled ERP and Enterprise Technology Platforms in 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming the cornerstone of modern enterprise software. ERP vendors and enterprise tech providers are racing to embed AI into their platforms—not just for automation, but to drive intelligent decision-making, predictive insights, and adaptive business processes. But the AI maturity curve varies wildly. Some vendors are ahead of the curve, using […]
Mastering ERP Standardization: Unlocking Benefits, Overcoming Challenges, and Implementing Winning Strategies
The Appeal of Standardization Organizations embarking on new ERP software implementations often set their sights on a compelling goal: standardizing business processes. The rationale behind standardization is straightforward—it promises increased efficiency, enhanced data integration, improved customer experiences, and ultimately, greater profitability. However, achieving this ideal scenario can be more complex than many organizations anticipate. Despite […]
6 Key Elements Software Vendors and System Integrators Often Miss in Ensuring Customer Success
As software vendors or system integrators, your role in ensuring the success of your customers is crucial to long-term business relationships and satisfaction. However, there are critical aspects often overlooked during the implementation process that can ultimately impact your customer’s success. Here’s a breakdown of key things to focus on that can elevate your offerings […]
How AI is Redefining Job Requirements and Skills: 4 Skills You Need For the Future
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Understanding Business Process Management for Digital Transformation in 5 Easy Steps
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What Are the Most Important Business Processes to Document During Digital Transformations?
Not many people know this, but it turns out we can predict the future, at least as it relates to digital transformation failure.
What is Business Restructuring? Why Is It So Important to an Effective Digital Transformation?
Many organizations are currently experiencing growth and undergoing changes, including process and technological advancements as well as organizational adjustments. These changes necessitate restructuring at various stages in the organization’s growth trajectory. In this article, we discuss business restructuring, its components, and how to initiate the process.
Most Important Digital Transformation Deliverables and Tools
When planning for a digital transformation often times we’re focused on what the overall digital strategy is, what the plan is, how we’re going to execute and how we’re going to resource it. One thing we often don’t think about is what are those key deliverables, the key artifacts, the key outputs and the tools we need to manage the implementation and track the success of the implementation? What we want to do today is talk about the 10 most important deliverables and artifacts that are critical both as outputs and inputs into the digital transformation.
Stuck Standing Still: 5 Steps to Move Beyond Siloed Thinking in Organizations
Stuck Standing Still: 5 Steps to Move Beyond Siloed Thinking in Organizations. This problem is not new, nor have thought leaders been silent in sounding the alarm. We’ve been trapped in this dysfunctional cycle of being stuck standing still in our silos for decades.