How to Avoid ERP Over-Selling

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 […]

What is Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning? Real-Life Examples

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Machine Learning or artificial intelligence is one of the hottest trends and the pioneer developments in the enterprise software space. What exactly is machine learning and artificial intelligence? As organizations look to technology to drive their digital transformations, artificial intelligence and machine learning are two trends and technologies that many organizations turn to. It’s something […]

How to Prepare for Your SAP S/4HANA Implementation

Prepare SAP S4HANA Implementation

Today we’re going to focus on some of the things you need to do to get ready for your implementation. For most of you reading this, going through a S/4HANA implementation is a considerable transformation, perhaps the most significant transformation your organization has been through. You will need a strong foundation in place before beginning. What are […]

Renewable Energy is at the Forefront of ERP and Digital Transformation

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy sector in the United States and is often associated with innovative science and technological breakthroughs. However, when we take a look at some of the technology that’s currently in use across the sector, it’s a bit of a different story. From established legacy software to energy-sector niche business needs, […]

Independent Review of ERPNext / Open-Source ERP Software

ERPNext

ERPNext is one of the fastest-growing European systems in the marketplace. We have received multiple requests to do a review of this software. So… I thought I’d oblige and provide an overview of the pros and cons of this up-and-coming technology. What is ERPNext? ERPNext is an open-source technology, meaning that they provide the code […]

Common ERP Implementation Organizational Change Management Mistakes

Organizational Change Management Mistakes

When helping our clients through their digital transformations, we inevitably talk about organizational change management. Now, one of the most common things we hear when we’re talking about organizational change management, is our people are ready for change and we don’t need to worry about change management. In any given month, I probably talked to […]

Software Renewals and the Art of Negotiation

Software Renewals

Navigating a software license renewal is a tricky dance. How can you be certain that you’re really getting the best deal for your organization? If you are unschooled in the art of negotiation, it’s hard to avoid certain financial pitfalls. However, with the right strategy, you can leverage the latest tips and tricks to optimize […]

How to Do ERP, CRM, and HCM Business Process Management

Business Process Management

One of the biggest debates in the world of digital transformation and ERP implementation is when do we do business process management? Do we let the software determine how our processes are going to look? Or do we ensure that our business processes drive how the software functions? Part of the reason why this is […]

5 Questions You Should Ask When Interviewing ERP Consultants

5 Questions

When interviewing potential ERP consultants, good questions are your best assets. Instead of selling a product, they are selling themselves and their expertise. In many ways, they are rewarded for telling you what you want to hear because their mission is to get hired. And if you don’t know too much about ERP software, it […]