Preparing for a SAP SuccessFactors or Workday Implementation
If there is one thing that we have learned from our lessons from 1,000 HCM implementations, it is that your level of transformation success hinges on the things you do before you ever start. There are a number of best practices that should drive how you prepare for your SAP SuccessFactors or Workday implementation. Cliff […]
ERP Vendor Negotiations: Can You Negotiate Too Hard?
While not common, we have seen situations where companies implementing ERP software press a little too much. Generally, ERP vendors will walk away when the terms fall out of their favor, but there are times when they may enter into an agreement that they are not fully comfortable with. When negotiating, there are two things […]
SAP vs. Oracle: An Overview of the ERP Software Leaders
SAP ERP and ERP in Oracle – Which one proves to be a better ERP system? SAP vs. Oracle is a comparison that many complex businesses make when considering their digital transformation options. The question of which brand can provide a better Enterprise Resource Planning software has always depended on the unique characteristics of different […]
Should John Elway Implement ERP Software or Coach Football?
The obvious answer is certainly football, but the real answer may be neither. Similar to hiring an ERP system implementer where there is an urge to go for the big name, call it Accenture, Deloitte, Capgemini, etc., you may be better off with a second or third tier football coach. Before hiring John to coach […]
Digital Transformation: The Art of the Possible?
By Sam Graham Companies tend to fall into two extremes in their digital transformations: there are those who expect far too much from their transformations, and then there are those that expect far too little. There are also those that fall somewhere in between, but it helps to look at both extremes for illustrative purposes. […]
Lessons from a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Failure
Late last month I received a call from a CIO that I have known for about 13 years. He and I have worked together over the course of his roles at three different companies, so I know him fairly well. But this phone call was different than others I have received from him in the […]
Comparison of SAP SuccessFactors vs. Workday HCM Software
Recently we participated in anHCM conference that opened our eyes to new comparisons and discussions about the differences and similarities between SAP SuccessFactors vs. Workday HCM software. Both products are the most comprehensive of their kind in today’s market, but like all things software related, it’s important to understand the different things that your business […]
Should We Upgrade from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA?
This is one of the more common questions across the industry with no clear answer: should we upgrade to SAP S/4HANA?With limited case studies of successful migrations, companies looking to upgrade their SAP ECC platforms have a tough decision to make. With the available speed of HANA and integration of emerging technologies to provide competitive […]
Summary of Findings from the 2019 ERP Report
A few weeks ago, we released the 2019 ERP Report. Unlike similar studies of years past, this one digs deeper into the statistical root causes of success versus failure – and the findings are very eye-opening. Overview of the 2019 ERP Report The study examines ERP implementations over the last 20 years, with a particular […]
Don’t Even Consider Software License Fees for Your ERP Long-List
We still find organizations to be highly focused on the potential license costs of software as they first embark on an ERP evaluation and selection process. They only want to include a specific tier of software in their long-list with the assumption that software gets more expensive as you move towards Tier 1.This assumption is […]
Lessons from 1,000 HCM Implementations
Over the last 20 years, I have had the good fortune of being involved with over 1,000 different HCM implementations. My role varied from being a project manager, program manager, expert witness, executive steering committee member, organizational change lead, business process lead, project recovery consultant, third party oversight consultant, and a host of other roles. […]
Digital Transformation and ERP Implementation Readiness: Why It’s So Important to Your Initiative
Most people think that there are two distinct stages in a digital transformation. First you pick the right technology, then you implement it. But this traditional view misses what is the most important stage: implementation readiness. When we ask ourselves why digital transformation failures are increasing, most problems can be traced back to before the […]