Recent blog posts
Some consultants have suggested low code could be your next ERP. This article takes a contrarian position and explains why writing an ERP system is not a good idea even with low code tools.
New ERP software fails when it doesn’t meet expectations because buyers made assumptions about it that they later discovered are false. This is the "devils in the details" problem, and this article describes how to get rid of those devils.
Common wisdom says that new ERP software needs to be aligned with the business. But what is alignment, why does it matter, and how do you do it?
This co-authored article compares business processes from the perspectives of replacing an outdated ERP system versus improving processes performed in the existing system.
When companies want to replace an outdated ERP system, there is a lot at stake. These are high-risk projects that regularly fail. If you peel away the layers, what is the most root cause of the problem?
Tullio Siragusa and Chris Doig discuss why ERP buyer’s remorse happens. Chris explores strategies for reducing the risk that the new software will not meet expectations.
Software seller contracting departments have spent years perfecting techniques to maximize revenue. As a software buyer, you are the amateur pitted against the professional. See how their "land and expand" technique works, and how to defend yourself against it.
See what the five costs to avoid when purchasing ERP are, why most ERP purchases incur them, and how to avoid them.
Despite all the promises made by internal backers and vendors, ERP software usually costs far more than budgeted and seldom fully meets expectations. This video shows five places where ERP projects go wrong and incur unplanned costs. Learn where these costs occur so you can take steps to minimize or eliminate them.
When it comes to doing anything, you need to decide WHAT you want to do before determining HOW to do it. If you start with HOW, you risk falling into the trap of “I have a hammer, so everything is a nail!”
While most companies and consultants approach purchasing enterprise software from an IT perspective, we have found that approaching it from a business perspective yields far better results for the bottom line.
When considering an enterprise software purchase, people usually think of selecting the software. While that is an essential part of the process, there is more that must be done both before and after the selection to ensure the software delivers the desired business value.