What is Functional Architecture?
Functional Architecture is a term that originates out of enterprise architecture. It deals with how systems function to carry out end-to-end processes in order to maximize efficiency. Like most topics involving ERP systems, there are a few schools of thought when it comes to systems design. In this blog, I’m going to walk you through […]
Top 10 Digital Transformation Technologies
As organizations define their digital transformation strategies, they have a lot of different technologies to choose from. Today I will cover the top 10 types of digital transformation technologies that you should consider for your organization. When we’re helping clients craft their digital strategies and roadmaps for the next three to five years, the question […]
Five Keys to an On-Time Digital Transformation and ERP Implementation
Most ERP implementations and digital transformations are delayed and take longer than expected. This however does not need to be the case for you. Through our experience and research over the years, we found that a majority of implementations take longer than expected. The statistics we’ve seen range anywhere from 60 to 90% of projects […]
How to Choose the Best SAP Systems Integrator for Your Digital Transformation
So, you’ve selected your ERP software. Your digital transformation project should be smooth sailing now, right? Many organizations underestimate the importance of choosing a systems integrator. These firms help implement much of the important groundwork when it comes to digital transformation projects. Some systems integrators have a global presence and nationwide name recognition, like Deloitte […]
QAD ERP: A Viable Alternative to SAP and Oracle?
When helping our larger, more complex clients through their ERP evaluation processes, they often feel like SAP or Oracle are the only viable options. However, a multitude of other options exist — they’re just flying under the radar. Today, I’m going to discuss my review of QAD, one of those ERP vendors that, despite having […]
Digital Transformation Project Management 101: What Makes a Good Project Manager?
Project management is one of the most important components of a successful digital transformation. But what exactly makes a good project manager? For me, it comes down to three types of skill sets: technical, business, and organizational, and leadership and communication. In this blog post, I’m going to walk you through what I think makes […]
Top 10 Digital Transformation Technology for Healthcare Industries (HCM, ERP, EAM, EHR Software)
Technology can be a key enabler for healthcare organizations throughout the world. What exactly are the best technologies to help you navigate the 21st century and beyond? I’m going to cover that and more in today’s blog. Healthcare organizations have gone through quite a bit of change over the years. Everything from regulation to pandemics […]
Why Prosci and ADKAR Model are Not Enough to Ensure Organizational Change Management Success
Oftentimes when people think of Prosci and ADKAR they think about organizational change management. They also think these are interchangeable terms, but what we often find is that Prosci and ADKAR is not nearly enough to drive change. Today I will cover what’s really important to change management efforts. Just as a caveat, and as […]
Why You Absolutely Need Business Intelligence in Your Transformation Strategy
Business Intelligence, or BI, encompasses both the tools and practices that allow organizations to make sense of their data by translating that raw data into actionable insight. If you consider your entire IT infrastructure, you can think of Business Intelligence as the brain. BI software is capable of handling high volumes of information and allows […]
How to Avoid ERP Over-Selling
Sam Graham Every year, we read of new ERP failures. Years ago, we were told that the failure rate was about 70% and now, after many years of experience of implementing ERP, many new books on how to implement it, and probably hundreds if not thousands of studies of failures, we continue to hear that […]
Les 10 avantages principaux de la transformation digitale
Les zones de confort sont un endroit agréable jusqu’à ce que vous réalisiez que vous avez dépassé ce qui se trouve devant vous. Nous avons tous ressenti cela personnellement, et il est important d’être à l’écoute de votre entreprise pour savoir quand elle le ressent également. Vous avez peut-être atteint le point de basculement : […]
Top 10 Digital Transformation Failures of All Time, Selected by an ERP Expert Witness
Throughout the history of digital transformation and ERP projects, there’s been a lot of failures. But today, we’re going to talk about the top 10 biggest ERP failures of all time. More importantly, at the end of this blog, I will give you some tips on avoiding this type of failure. This top 10 list […]