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The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
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When AI Prioritizes the Wrong Business Outcomes
AI misalignment often stems from vague or outdated business goals being embedded into ERP systems, leading to strategic drift and costly inefficiencies. When AI is deployed without executive-level alignment, it can scale flawed processes and amplify risk across your...
The ROI of ERP: How to Measure Success Beyond Go-Live
ERP success should be measured beyond go-live, focusing on long-term value realization. Common ERP KPIs include financial performance, operational efficiency, user adoption, and process improvement. Time to Value (TTV) is a critical yet often overlooked metric in...
Government ERP Success: Tips for Selecting the Right Software
Public sector organizations have much to gain from implementing modern ERP software. The intelligent workflows and automation that public sector ERP systems provide can help governments and nonprofits achieve economic, social, and operational success. Yet, government...
Why Digital Transformation Planning Fails Without Cross-Functional Input
Many ERP project planning failures occur because cross-functional input is missing, leading to misaligned systems that do not meet operational needs. Traditional ERP planning often over relies on IT and finance, sidelining key departments like supply chain,...
When Is the Right Time to Replace a Government ERP System?
Government ERP replacement is often necessary when legacy systems can’t integrate with modern tools or scale with evolving agency needs. Old government ERP systems, like Infor Lawson and SAP ECC, often lack the flexibility to meet today’s public sector demands....
How to Identify and Engage Invisible ERP Stakeholders
Identifying ERP stakeholders often involves uncovering informal influencers who shape behavior outside traditional hierarchies. ERP stakeholder engagement strategies should account for trusted employees who influence peer adoption behind the scenes. Stakeholder...
Open Technology Platform Challenges You May Face in Digital Transformation
Open technology platforms are designed to scale in modules and support integration across ERP, SCM, and emerging technologies. Key risks include fragmented governance, overlooked vendor lock-in, and infrastructure gaps that surface as platforms scale. Strategic...
The Hidden Complexity of Configurable ERP Systems: What CEOs Need to Know
Managing ERP configuration complexity is increasingly tied to digital transformation success at the executive level. Configurable ERP system limitations often function as strategic boundaries that protect long-term scalability. Configuration complexity frequently...
How to Sustain Employee Engagement During Phased ERP Deployments
Employee engagement during ERP implementation often determines the long-term success of phased rollout strategies. Phased ERP deployment introduces distinct user adoption challenges compared to big-bang implementations, particularly around timing and consistency....
Workforce Planning Inefficiencies Created by Siloed Enterprise Systems
Siloed enterprise systems create critical inefficiencies in workforce planning by separating HR, IT, finance, and operations data. Fragmented systems lead to poor forecasting, cross-functional misalignment, and workforce planning failures across industries....
ERP Fit vs. Standardization: Should You Customize or Adapt?
ERP customization can deliver a better process fit but can introduce long-term risks, such as higher costs, upgrade challenges, and reduced vendor support. Configuration uses built-in tools to adapt ERP systems without altering core code, making it a safer and more...
Is Traditional ERP Adaptable Enough for Nonlinear Business Models?
ERP challenges with nonlinear business models often stem from rigid workflows and assumptions rooted in traditional supply chains. The limitations of traditional ERP in modern enterprises include poor support for hybrid business models, fragmented data structures, and...
Why Do So Many Food and Beverage IT Projects Fail?
Many food and beverage IT project failures stem from misaligned strategy, rushed implementations, and a lack of industry-specific planning. Compliance gaps, poor data governance, and rigid ERP systems can cripple supply chain visibility and business agility. A...
How to Estimate ERP Total Cost of Ownership and Minimize ERP Costs
ERP total cost of ownership includes both direct expenses, like software and implementation, and indirect costs, such as support and change management. The ability to minimize ERP costs depends on early planning, careful vendor evaluation, and alignment between...
Why ERP Vendor Relationships Matter Even More After Implementation
Strong ERP vendor relationship management is critical after go-live, when system performance directly impacts daily operations. Clear and proactive ERP vendor communication helps prevent disruptions caused by system updates and integration issues. Many companies face...
Process Improvement Mistakes That Undermine ERP Implementations
ERP failures are often rooted in early process improvement missteps, not software selection or configuration issues. Automating broken processes, excluding key stakeholders, and relying on outdated workflows are common and costly mistakes. Lack of process ownership...
How to Stay Ahead of Industry Disruptors and Future-Proof Your Tech Stack
Early signs of market disruption often surface in how internal systems respond to shifting customer expectations and competitive pressure. Market disruption indicators within your tech stack can include rising manual workarounds, inflexible data structures, and...
The CEO’s Guide to Using Microlearning to Reskill Employees
Microlearning in digital transformation helps organizations boost ERP adoption by delivering role-specific, on-demand training during critical system changes. CEOs are increasingly turning to microlearning for upskilling and reskilling because it fits seamlessly into...
Can Conflict Resolution Skills Save Your ERP Project?
Unresolved conflicts are a leading cause of ERP failures, leading to delays and cost overruns. Strategic conflict resolution ensures stakeholder alignment and a smoother implementation. Common disputes arise among IT, finance, end-users, and vendors, requiring...
