ERP general

One of the interesting takeaways from our 2013 ERP Report released earlier this year is the apparent confusion between the perceived success and actual results of ERP implementations. While most ERP projects still take longer than expected, cost more than expected and fail to deliver expected…

Business to IT alignment is an objective that most technology and business leaders would agree as essential for agility. However, ask for a definition of Business to IT alignment or how to implement an alignment strategy and the likely results are conflicting information and vague guidance.…

As end-users struggle to learn a new ERP system, frustration can be rampant, and oftentimes, this frustration is directed (rightfully or wrongfully) at the IT department. Not only do end-users sometimes resent IT but executives also tend to not have the strongest relationship with this behind-the-scenes…

Cloud ERP software is not necessarily easier to implement or easier to use than on-premise systems but one thing is certain: when implemented properly, cloud ERP software can save organizations money in many cases. Cost savings in the form of reduced IT staffing and reduced hardware…

As end-users struggle to learn a new ERP system, frustration can be rampant, and oftentimes, this frustration is directed (rightfully or wrongfully) at the IT department. Not only do end-users sometimes resent IT but executives also tend to not have the strongest relationship with this behind-the-scenes…

One of the most appealing features for purchasers of ERP software is industry best practices. Executives are often more inclined to spend millions of dollars on new enterprise software initiatives when they have the comfort of knowing that others in their industry vertical have spent countless…

Many organizations overlook the value of the human resources (HR) department and the positive effect it can have on both business process reengineering and organizational change management throughout an ERP implementation. Although HR staff may not consider a software implementation to be its top priority, organizations…