ERP problems do not come from heavy governance. They come from weak governance. When governance is unclear, ERP systems become harder to manage over time. Changes slow down. Decisions stall. Confidence in the system fades. The technology still works, but the business stops trusting it. That breakdown does not happen overnight. It happens asRead more
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ERP project failure is not a technology problem. Most ERP projects stall because politics replace decisions, power dynamics stay unspoken, and vetoes exist without accountability. The system usually works. What gets in the way is everything around it. ERP is where organizational power becomes visible ERP systems sit at the center of the organization.Read more
On paper, ERP ownership looks clear. In practice, it is not. When ERP challenges surface, the technology is not the problem. Systems continue to operate as designed. What changes over time is how decisions are owned, reviewed, and carried forward. This breakdown does not happen all at once. It happens through reasonable choices madeRead more
One of the things I notice more now than I used to is how many reasonable ERP decisions quietly turn into ERP debt. They are usually made with good intent: Hesitation to change. Reports that need explanation. Unclear ownership. Upgrades feeling heavier. It might be a report that works well enough, a workaround thatRead more
After 25 years working in ERP, you might expect that not much would surprise me anymore. Over that time, I have seen many systems, many projects, and many well-intentioned teams trying to do the right thing. Even so, a few things still catch my attention. Not because they are unusual, but because they show upRead more
Choosing an ERP system is one of the most strategic and impactful decisions an organization can make. It influences every part of how your business operates, from finance to operations and beyond. ERP selection is not only a technology choice. It is a decision that shapes how data moves across your company, how your teamsRead more
How to Build Your ERP Implementation Team Technology might drive an ERP system, but it’s people who make it work. Implementing an ERP system is one of the most significant projects your organization will ever undertake. It changes how people work, how data moves, and how decisions are made. For that reason, knowing how toRead more
When it comes to ERP projects, technology is only half the story. The real success comes from the people who use it every day. We have seen it many times. Organizations invest in the right system, but if their teams are not ready, adoption stalls. That is why training is such a crucial part ofRead more
When a company starts an ERP implementation, the attention usually goes to software selection, data migration, and project timelines. Those pieces are important, but there is one area that often gets pushed aside until it is too late: change management in ERP. Without it, even the best ERP systems can fall short of expectations. WhatRead more
Choosing a new ERP system is one of the biggest decisions your company will ever make. It affects finance, operations, supply chain, and the way your people work together every single day. I have worked with many companies who felt overwhelmed by the process. Too many vendors, too many features, and not enough clarity. ThatRead more