Why This $25 Billion Steel Company Succeeded in ERP Implementation When So Many Fail
When most headlines shout about failed ERP implementations and digital transformations, the success stories often go untold. But understanding what makes a transformation succeed is just as critical—if not more—than dissecting what went wrong. In this blog, we highlight a case study of a $25 billion multinational steel company that defied the odds and executed […]
Why Governments Waste Trillions on Technology – And How to Fix It
Governments across the globe are spending trillions of dollars annually on technology. Yet despite the vast investment, most of these projects are falling short—overshooting budgets, missing deadlines, and ultimately failing to deliver the promised results. At the center of this challenge is one key issue: broken digital transformation strategies. According to Third Stage Consulting, government […]
Lidl’s $600 Million SAP Disaster: What Went Wrong and What Every Business Can Learn
In the rapidly evolving digital economy, enterprise software implementations are no longer optional—they’re essential. But when done poorly, they can lead to catastrophic outcomes. One of the most glaring examples in recent years is Lidl’s failed SAP implementation. The German-based global grocery chain invested a staggering $600 million into modernizing its enterprise systems—only to abandon […]
The $150 Million ERP Disaster Waiting to Happen: Why the UK Government’s Matrix Project is Doomed
When an organization commits $150 million to an ERP implementation, the assumption is that the project will be a resounding success. After all, that’s a significant investment meant to streamline operations, improve efficiencies, and drive digital transformation. However, history has shown that big budgets don’t always translate to success—especially when the risks are this high. […]
How SPAR Group’s $100 Million SAP Implementation Turned into a Costly Failure
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations are high-stakes endeavors. Organizations invest hundreds of millions of dollars to modernize their systems, optimize operations, and drive digital transformation. However, not every implementation is a success. Some, unfortunately, turn into costly disasters. One such case is the SAP S/4HANA implementation at SPAR Group, a multinational food retailer based in […]
Le secret de l’amélioration des processus d’entreprise
L’amélioration des processus peut se traduire par la réduction des coûts, voire même l’augmentation de la production. C’est également une étape clef pour une transformation digitale réussie car elle aide à définir quelle solution logicielle serait la plus appropriée selon vos besoins les plus urgents en termes d’organisation. Mais comment déterminer sur quel processus se […]
I 10 Migliori Sistemi di Gestione del Magazzino
Le aziende che cercano di raggiungere livelli più alti di efficienza e produttività nei loro magazzini si affidano tipicamente alla tecnologia per farlo. Poiché le supply chains diventano più globali, i clienti diventano più esigenti e la tecnologia cambia rapidamente, le aziende di distribuzione spesso si trovano sotto un’enorme pressione di automatizzare e ottimizzare le […]
Le 10 migliori tecnologie di trasformazione digitale
Quando le organizzazioni definiscono le loro strategie di trasformazione digitale, si trovano a dover scegliere tra un sacco di tecnologie diverse. Oggi discuteremo i 10 principali tipi di tecnologie di trasformazione digitale che dovreste considerare per la vostra organizzazione. Quando aiutiamo i clienti a creare le loro strategie digitali e le roadmap per i prossimi […]
Why Your Project Needs a Check-Up Before It Breaks Down
If you’ve ever gone through a major digital transformation or ERP implementation, you know that things rarely go exactly as planned. According to McKinsey, nearly 70% of large-scale transformation initiatives fail to achieve their intended outcomes, often due to poor planning, weak governance, and a lack of alignment between business and technology teams. That statistic […]
California Just Raised the Bar on AI: What It Means for Manufacturing
This week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, creating one of the strongest AI safety frameworks in the U.S. so far. It got me thinking about what it means for our clients, so I wanted to write down some of my thoughts in case it might help […]
Is Infor CloudSuite Broken, or Is It the Implementation?
We’re working with a handful of organizations right now that are struggling with their Infor CloudSuite implementations. In several cases, they’ve asked us to step in, remediate, and get things back on track. That naturally raises a question I hear a lot: Is Infor CloudSuite the problem, or is something else going on? Short answer: […]
Future-Proofing Your IT Career: Why Experience, Metrics, and AI Matter More Than Ever
When I talk with executives, candidates, and clients navigating the IT and digital transformation world, I hear a lot of questions about what it really takes to stand out in today’s market. Some wonder if years of experience are actually a disadvantage. Others want to know if certifications are still relevant. And almost everyone is […]