Vanilla ERP Systems vs. Software Customization: Which is the Better Digital Strategy?

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When assisting clients in their digital transformations, one of the most significant questions and points of contention we encounter is whether to use the software as it is or customize it to suit specific needs. While most organizations tend to prioritize standardization and utilize standard functionality, they eventually realize that it is not always feasible to rely solely on out-of-the-box solutions. More often than not, some level of customization, third-party bolt-ons, or modifications to the software is necessary. Today, I would like to discuss the different models, including a middle ground approach, and help you determine the best course of action for your organization. Additionally, I want to take this opportunity to share the risks and trade-offs associated with each path.

Integrated ERP Software or Best of Breed Systems: Which is the Best Digital Strategy?

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The technology industry has been debating whether a single ERP system or a best-of-breed model is better. However, it’s important to determine the best approach for your organization. As part of our client’s digital transformations, we assess and aid them in implementing Integrated ERP Software. A significant debate that arises is whether to deploy a […]

How to Realize the ROI in Digital Transformation Technologies

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Organizations are notorious for spending a lot of time and money on digital transformations, but they often fail to spend the last little bit at the end of a project to ensure that they get the full ROI or return on investment of their digital transformation. But how exactly do we ensure that we optimize the value of our investments in digital technologies?

Change Management Strategies for Agile Digital Transformations

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Agile is a significant buzzword in the digital transformation space. Software developers are using agile as a means of developing better software, and even software implementation teams are employing agile to deploy technology faster. Change management teams are also incorporating agile concepts into their strategies and approaches. However, while agile is appealing to organizations, it is not always the best approach for change management initiatives. Therefore, today I want to discuss the pros and cons of agile. I will begin by explaining what agile is and whether it is suitable for your change initiative.

Project Management vs. Program Management: What is the Difference in Digital Transformation?

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When embarking on a digital transformation, we oftentimes focus on project management, which is a really important part of the process. However, project management is quite different from program management: effective program management is the key to success for a successful digital transformation. So, what exactly is the difference between program and project management? 

Organizations going through digital transformations typically focus on project management first: how do we get the right manager, ensure the right plan, and allocate resources? However, it is important not to miss out on the bigger picture of an overall program. Program management becomes even more critical in these cases. 

So, what I want to do today is talk about the difference between project management and program management. I will unpack these differences so that you can define a digital strategy that encompasses both, ensuring your success in your digital transformation journey

¿Su transformación digital implicará un ERP o un ‘best of breed’?

Abundan los artículos sobre el fracaso del ERP y muchos ofrecen consejos útiles para evitarlo. Elegir el equipo adecuado, redactar un buen pliego de condiciones y realizar las pruebas adecuadas antes de la puesta en marcha son algunas de las muchas cosas que se comentan. Pero este artículo considera algo ligeramente diferente, y es que el proceso de selección del sistema puede dar lugar a que se elija el tipo de sistema equivocado. Es cierto que hay pocos sistemas realmente malos, pero no todos son adecuados para todas las empresas y, aunque una empresa no seleccione uno malo, a

Die 10 wichtigsten Vorteile der digitalen Transformation

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Kategorie: Digitale Strategie,Digitale Transformation,Fallstudien zur digitalen Transformation,ERP-Implementierungen,ERP-Softwareauswahl,HCM-Implementierungen Geschrieben von: Eric KimberlingKimberling Datum: September 9, 2020 Die Komfortzone ist ein angenehmer Ort, bis man merkt, dass man über das, was man zurzeit bearbeitet hinausgewachsen ist. Das haben wir alle schon erlebt. Daher ist es wichtig, dass Sie sich mit Ihrem Unternehmen auseinandersetzen, um herauszufinden, wann Ihr […]

Emerging Tech in Supply Chain Management

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Much of the work we do with our client base involves Supply Chain Management. When we’re helping clients through Digital Transformations, oftentimes, the core of what they’re changing is their supply chain and as we’ve seen over the years, technology is changing very quickly, there’s a lot of new emerging technologies and supply chains are changing quite a bit as well. What we want to do today is talk about the emerging technology that you should be most aware of and cognizant of as you think about potential supply chain and or digital transformations. 

Top 5 Digital Transformation Strategies During Economic Recession and Uncertainty

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In times of economic turmoil or recession it’s more important than ever to have a solid recession-proof digital strategy. One of the things we often help our clients with is defining digital strategies. Digital strategies are very important regardless of when or where you might go through a digital transformation but in times of economic uncertainty and recession, whether you’re in economic uncertainty at the moment or whether you’re anticipating potential economic uncertainty, having a solid, right size digital strategy is more important than ever. So what we want to do today is talk about the various digital strategies that are most effective if you want to recession proof your business.

Most Important Digital Transformation Deliverables and Tools

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When planning for a digital transformation often times we’re focused on what the overall digital strategy is, what the plan is, how we’re going to execute and how we’re going to resource it. One thing we often don’t think about is what are those key deliverables, the key artifacts, the key outputs and the tools we need to manage the implementation and track the success of the implementation? What we want to do today is talk about the 10 most important deliverables and artifacts that are critical both as outputs and inputs into the digital transformation.