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The 2025 Top 10 ERP Systems Report
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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,...
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...
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...
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 Automating broken processes, excluding key stakeholders, and relying on outdated workflows are common and costly mistakes.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...
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...
Why Your Business Is Slower, Not Faster: Understanding ERP Post-Go-Live Challenges
ERP slowdowns after go-live can disrupt operations, delay orders, and reduce profitability, making it critical to address inefficiencies early. ERP post-go-live challenges can stem from poor data migration, inadequate training, and integration issues that slow down...
How Market Disruptors Can Derail Your ERP Project (& What to Do About It)
Market disruptors can derail your ERP project if your system is inflexible, leading to cancellations, costly delays, and a long-term competitive disadvantage. A rigid ERP can prevent you from adapting to AI-driven automation, direct-to-consumer strategies, or...
Avoiding Budget Overruns When Managing SaaS Costs
SaaS budget overruns often stem from decentralized purchasing, redundant subscriptions, and poorly managed vendor contracts, leading to unnecessary expenses and inefficiencies. Achieving SaaS cost transparency requires centralized oversight, regular usage audits, and...
Superficial Digital Transformation Success
Superficial digital transformation success can mislead executives into celebrating early wins while ignoring deeper operational issues that jeopardize long-term sustainability. Evaluating digital transformation outcomes requires moving beyond surface-level metrics to...
The Risks of Hybrid Enterprise Software Strategies
A hybrid ERP system combines on-premise ERP software with cloud-based applications, offering flexibility but introducing integration and security risks. Hybrid ERP requires complex integrations, custom middleware, and data synchronization, often leading to higher...
Should You Sue Your Enterprise Software Selection Consultant?
ERP consultant fraud, such as conflicts of interest and negligence, can lead to costly system failures and operational disruptions. Suing ERP consultants for fraud may be necessary when deception, hidden vendor incentives, or negligent guidance result in financial...
How ‘Shadow IT’ Can Impact Your ERP Project
Unapproved applications create data silos that undermine ERP integration, leading to inconsistent reporting, duplicate records, and inefficiencies. Shadow IT introduces security vulnerabilities by bypassing enterprise security controls, increasing the risk of data...
The Impact of Internal Politics on ERP Projects
Internal politics, including departmental conflicts and power struggles, are a leading cause of ERP failures, often overshadowing technical challenges. Misaligned goals, fear of change, and leadership turf wars create resistance, delaying ERP projects and leading to...
Challenges and Risks of Replacing Legacy Accounting Software
Replacing legacy accounting software involves navigating significant challenges, including implementation issues, data migration risks, and organizational resistance. Modernizing outdated systems can unlock benefits like real-time reporting, improved compliance, and...
How the Global Talent Shortage Is Contributing to Software Implementation Challenges
The global talent shortage is delaying software implementations, increasing costs, and raising failure rates, particularly in ERP projects. Key factors driving the IT talent gap include the rapid pace of digital transformation, skills mismatches in ERP...
7 Root Causes of IT Failures in the Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturing IT failures often arise from technology initiatives that fail to support organizational objectives, leading to operational disruptions and inefficiencies. Resistance to new systems and insufficient training contribute significantly to the failure of ERP...
The Importance of Expert ERP Selection: A Cautionary Tale
Poorly defined RFPs can lead to ERP failures by creating misaligned solutions that don’t meet essential organizational requirements. Tailored vendor demonstration scripts are crucial to evaluating how an ERP system supports real-world business processes, avoiding...
How to Address Rumors and Misinformation During an ERP Project
Prevent misinformation in ERP projects with proactive communication, addressing employee concerns, and building a culture of transparency. Rumors thrive on uncertainty—establish a single source of truth and consistent updates to counter speculation and ensure clarity....
Common Challenges of Multi-Cloud ERP Deployments
Multi-cloud ERP systems offer flexibility and scalability but come with significant challenges, including security concerns, performance issues, and cost complexities. Without proper planning, multi-cloud ERP deployments can lead to failures that disrupt operations,...
