Digital Transformation and ERP Case Studies
Every time we work with a new client, I learn something new. To me, there is nothing more valuable than real-life digital transformation and ERP case studies. There are two recent clients in particular that I have found intriguing. Both are in very different stages of their digital transformation and ERP journeys, but this leads […]
What Your ERP System Integrator Can’t Do – And How to Fix It
Digital transformation and ERP failure has been a problem that hasn’t improved over my 20 years in the industry. Recent news regarding the digital transformation failures at Lidl and National Grid are two high-profile examples of this ongoing challenge. When we look at why projects fail during our ERP expert witness and project recovery engagements, […]
How to Define the Best Digital Strategy
On any given week, I interact and consult with at least a dozen different current and potential clients. I come to different conclusions and recommendations for each based on who they are and what they are trying to accomplish. An effective digital strategy is one that is tailored for and aligned with an organization’s specific […]
Lessons from the National Grid v. Wipro SAP Lawsuit
Just after writing about the well-publicized SAP failure at Lidl, news broke about a settlement in the National Grid v. Wipro SAP lawsuit. Long story short, Wipro agreed to pay $75 million to National Grid to settle the case. (Read the original article here). Overview of the National Grid v. Wipro SAP Lawsuit Since I […]
The Missing Pieces of Your ERP Organizational Change Management Plan
The term “organizational change management” has many meanings. Some understand it. Most don’t. And most ERP implementations fail because of it. Because of their failure to understand what is organizational change management, most digital transformation initiatives lack a solid ERP organizational change management plan. We find that most project teams and systems integrators recognize the […]
Lessons from an SAP Failure at Lidl
By now, you may have heard about Lidl, the German retailer than spent 500M Euros ($580M USD) on their SAP failure. As painful – and unbelievable – as it is to read about, there are some good lessons from SAP failure that we can take away from this story. I generally prefer to focus on […]
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementation Readiness : Preparing for a Successful Digital Transformation
Once a company has selected Microsoft Dynamics 365, momentum is high. Employees and executives are excited and want to jump right into implementation. But an effective Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation readiness phase is important to ensure your project’s success. First, it helps to understand how projects like these typically unfold: your D365 system integrator appears […]
Do you really need help selecting ERP Software?
This is a question that has been around since the early days of consultants offering help with selecting ERP software. It has been a growing and very lucrative business over the past couple decades, and companies have certainly needed assistance in navigating the array of available solutions and vendor promises.So, the easy answer is yes, […]
Deloitte vs Capgemini vs Accenture: Which is the Best SAP System Integrator?
Choosing the right implementation partners is arguably even more important than your choice of ERP software. If you are considering SAP S/4HANA for your organization, then you may be trying to determine the best SAP system integrator. You may be considering Deloitte, Capgemini, Accenture, or another SI. A successful SAP S/4HANA implementation is largely a […]
Lessons from a Current SAP S/4HANA Implementation
There is no better way to learn from an implementation than from others who are currently learning from their own successes and mistakes. With this in mind, I recently spoke with a client to discuss their lessons from a current SAP S/4HANA implementation. I recently wrote a blog about how to ensure a successful SAP […]
How to Find the Best Independent ERP Consultants
I’ve been an independent ERP project consultant for over 20 years now. I hate to admit it, but my experience so far with project management for Enterprise Resource Planning has left me a bit jaded. I like to think I’ve always had the best of intentions with clients, but that vision was watered down at […]
How to Estimate Implementation Time and Cost for SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, or Microsoft Dynamics 365
Creating an ERP implementation plan and budget is a difficult undertaking. Not many people know how to estimate the implementation time and cost for an SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 project. The Challenge of Estimating Implementation Time and Cost Bias and lack of independence are two the biggest reasons why companies […]