Assembling an ERP Project Team: Three Things You Didn’t Anticipate
ERP projects are never easy. Companies typically have an internal project team designated to the initiative as well as experienced external resources. Theoretically this should be a winning combination. Let’s dig a little deeper into what we as outside independent ERP consultants sometimes find are drawbacks when forming and maintaining your internal project team: 1. […]
How To Learn About and Get Involved with ERP Implementations
We often hear from people wanting to learn more about enterprise resource planning (ERP). Sometimes it’s because they become involved with an ERP project while others recognize the career opportunities. It’s a broad topic with broader implications. With that said, most people are created equal when it comes to knowledge about ERP – most have […]
The Pitfalls of Selecting ERP Software
For any company considering new technology, the world of ERP is exploding with possibilities. So much so that the risk of choosing the wrong software may be greater than the chance of getting it right. While not getting too technical let’s talk about a couple of the biases, considerations or obstacles. The process of selecting […]
Change Your Company’s Transformation Future State Vision (Post-Coronavirus)
It isn’t often in history that the above title would be true for most companies and happen at the same time. Think about it: the logistics of almost all businesses already look different and probably in monumental ways. Covid-19 will go down in history. The human toll is unimaginable and the unfolding business impacts continue […]
ERP and CRM Projects in Times of Change
Businesses are used to change and disruption, although COVID-19 ups the ante in new and uncharted ways. Acknowledging this, we thought it might be helpful to highlight some of the tailored steps we’re using to help a customer forge ahead with their plan to add a CRM. With employees working from home or not working […]
HCM Software and The Health Pandemic of 2020
As can be said of most technology – it is designed to makes our lives better. This got me thinking about the coronavirus, and how HR professionals might be dealing with the flood of multiple questions coming from employees. As an HR professional myself, I’m still very much in touch with the HR community and […]
Supply Chain, Chain, Chain – Chain of Fools
“Every chain has got a weak link,” as Aretha would belt out in her hit song. In a recent blog titled The Strategy of ERP Implementation, I outlined several strategies that are a must for a strong foundation for a successful ERP implementation. Important strategies such as having an Organizational Change Management Strategy and an […]
The Strategy of ERP Implementation
Organizations large and small often seek the assistance of ERP consultants. Companies realize that ERP initiatives are complex, and an effective ERP consultant is a different type of independent resource that can add to your chances of success. While companies seek guidance for a variety of help, software selection and implementation are two of the […]
The Coronavirus and Manufacturing ERP
Reflecting back, it was pretty clear that 2019 was a transitionary year for manufacturing. Output was down, and tariffs and trade policies were a large part of the reason. Call it “political instability” that caused some manufacturers to hesitate or postpone capital investments in machinery or tech (including ERP) that could make them more efficient […]
Executive Buy-In: The Final Frontier to ERP Success
Why is executive buy-in so darn hard and fraught with surprises? Well the answers are many, and in this blog, we’ll explore a few that you may not have considered. Executive buy-in is a subset of organizational change management (OCM) and more than just terminology. An effective and well thought out OCM strategy is critical […]
Is My Company’s ERP Data Safe in the Cloud?
I recently proposed this question to Daryl Crockett, well known for her role specializing in data cleansing and data security. As in much of consulting, the answer often “depends” on many variables. Let’s start the discussion by using the Equifax situation as a glaring and public example of a high-profile cybersecurity breach. Sure, they stored […]
Is Your Legacy System a Cybersecurity Ticking Time Bomb?
We encounter many clients who, given the chance, readily talk about the pain points of their IT systems. Many have been living with these symptoms for years and seem eerily accepting of them. Others are unknowingly increasing their cybersecurity threats during digital transformation and ERP initiatives. Since I can turn anything into a car analogy, […]