Why Hire an ERP Software Selection Consultant
The Tier 2 ERP software space was growing rampantly and there was little online documentation available on the functional capabilities of many software programs. As it was fairly standard for a company to have a need to implement a core ERP platform, the selection methodologies across consulting firms became fairly standardized and it was clear […]
Sample Bias in ERP Studies and Toothpaste
We all remember hearing how 4 out of 5 dentists recommend a particular toothpaste. It gives confidence when going to the grocery store and pulling a brand name from the shelf. Most of us have also heard how thesesurveys and comparisons are far too easy to manipulate.Why then, do we get so excited with ERP […]
Lessons from the 2019 Digital Transformation, HCM, and ERP Report
One of my favorite aspects of being in the digital transformation space for over 20 years is not just the experience we get working with clients each day, but the ability to study and analyze a broad sample of initiatives each year. Our latest 2019 Digital Transformation, HCM, and ERP Report reveals some invaluable lessons […]
Hypochondria and Selecting ERP Software
There is a strong similarity these days in the reaction of a hypochondriac with a new symptom and a business leader who has been tasked with selecting new ERP software. They both run to the internet. They are both overwhelmed by what they find and they both become increasingly focused on diving deeper when they […]
Who Did You Vote For?
No, I’m not talking about that election, although the end result is the same regardless of what type of “vote” we’re talking about. People get angry and start tossing blame for anything that happens. Possibly the same level of manipulation involved, as well, but I’m talking about which ERP system you voted for when your […]
Do This Before You Select a New ERP System
Years ago, when a client needed help evaluating and selecting a new ERP system, it was pretty straight forward. We would follow a basic methodology, define pain points, document requirements and go through the traditional long list and short list analysis of potential solutions. Today, the approach in actually selecting a software hasn’t changed too […]
Did You Get a New ERP System for the Holidays?
Whether it was left under the tree or you managed to snag a vendor’s year-end closeout, getting a new ERP can be exciting. But like the new paint set you get for a 3-year old it can also cause a lot of stress if not managed correctly. I recall a phone call I received several […]
Digital Transformation Mandates for CXOs in 2019
As 2018 winds down and we look to the future, it is a good time to reflect on what we can do to be more effective in the coming year. The past year was a great one. On one hand, enterprise technology evolved in a significant way to help deliver potential breakthrough enterprise capabilities. On […]
Getting Help Selecting an ERP Implementation Partner
Software advisory firms have been helping organizations evaluate and select ERP software for decades and methodologies have become relatively holistic in their approach, with one key exception:evaluating and selecting an ERP implementation partner. Ask any ERP consulting firm how they evaluate the implementation partner, system integrator (SI) or value-added reseller (VAR) for the selected software […]
Should you Adopt ERP Implementation Best Practices?
A majority of marketing around business and technology refers to the concept of “Best Practices.” Software vendors such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft have also adopted use of this term almost to the point of exhaustion, claiming there is no need to worry about business processes during a software implementation since they bring “best in […]
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. […]
Timing Your ERP Initiative and Reading the Gas Gauge
I was running late for an appointment last week and jumped in the car to see that my wife had returned the car home with less than 2 miles remaining before the tank was to run empty. The gas station is also just about 2 miles away, and my appointment was another 15 miles or […]