Author name: Sam Gupta

No two change management projects are the same. Each project has its own nuances,  thus requiring a different level of subject matter expertise. While change management is often thought of as a function to support the business users’ needs, it’s more than that. Why? Because enterprise business transformation initiatives typically result in substantial refactoring of …

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Before we touch on why test-driven ERP implementation is superior, let’s do a quick recap on software testing. First, who likes to rehearse? No one. Practice is boring, regardless of whether you talk about stage performance or ERP implementations. Understanding the importance of testing is even more difficult unless you test for living. That’s probably …

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Most new executives underestimate the implications of failed digital transformation initiatives. In fact, they might not take them seriously until they go live on the solution. But unfortunately, just like baseball, the ERP projects bite the unprepared the most. The more planning you do, the higher chances you have of predicting various sliders and handling …

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Getting the hang of the ERP implementation process takes time. Just the way it’s practically impossible to get a Ph.D. as soon as you enroll in a school, it’s also not pragmatic to get to one of the highest ERP maturity stages, on your first attempt. In fact, you should not aim for that, as …

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Going through an ERP implementation is like heart surgery for your business. And just like with surgeries, everything matters, your body type (your business model), your psychological state (the changes in the state of your business with time), doctors (ERP consultants), doctor’s expertise (their skillset and experience), equipment (ERP solution), procedure (implementation approach), and the …

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Can you ever be ready for marriage? Most likely not. But marrying without planning is likely to result in a painful journey, with consequences as severe as personal bankruptcy. Just like planning for your marriage, the enterprise digital transformation readiness step is not optional. It’s mandatory to avoid implementation disasters — and post-implementation disruptions. The …

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The first-time ERP implementation project is like getting married for the first time. Over 50% of them are likely to end up in failure. Most savvy executives who have gone through multiple implementations share that it might take up to 6 implementations – to get tangible business results from ERP projects. But, unfortunately, just like …

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Just because non-profit companies may not carry heavy inventory or require complex MRP runs, their ERP needs aren’t any easier. Consisting of unique business models with their membership types, grants, and complex operational workflows, each non-profit vertical might also differ in its needs. For example, educational and healthcare non-profits may have completely different workflows than …

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Cloud ERP systems come in various shapes and sizes. So different that some run super legacy backends as outdated as RGP. Replacing only their front-end layer, these vendors have tried to fake their way into selling a cloud ERP system. The others are so extreme that they might deploy an on-prem code base in their …

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Buying a house is easy. Anyone with common knowledge can buy. Anyone can figure out how many rooms or bathrooms they might need. Most people know how to select a color or texture on their own ( or maybe by making a few calls to their trusted friends). So why do we hire real estate …

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