Culture: The Most Overlooked Component of Your Digital Transformation’s Change Strategy
When embarking on a digital transformation or ERP implementation, it’s easy to focus on the things you can see, touch, and feel. Things like software configuration, process maps, and training documentation are very real and tangible, so people rarely question their value. But it’s a different story when it comes to organizational change management strategies. […]
How to Estimate Your Oracle Cloud Implementation Plan and Budget
Planning for your Oracle Cloud implementation can be tricky. Most Oracle Cloud implementations take more time, money, and resources than expected, so this is something project teams clearly struggle with. Over the years, we have developed a good framework for creating a realistic Oracle implementation plan and budget. It requires a good deal of knowledge […]
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 […]
How 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 […]
Things 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 […]
How 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 […]
When Does a Digital Transformation End?
Clients often ask us, “when does a digital transformation end?”Well, you probably saw this coming, but the answer is never. To be clear, once you begin on a digital transformation, you and your company are locked in for life. It’s like a marriage in the good ‘ol days.The reasons for this are many, but stem […]
How 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 […]
Are 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 […]
Comparison 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 […]
Is Technology Innovation Building Silos?
The past few years has seen an influx in technology innovation. For a business owner or IT manager, how is it possible to keep up on evolving technology and stay competitive? Every advertisement, sales pitch and a majority of emails and newsletters we receive are telling us that it’s time to upgrade or adopt new […]
Best 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 […]