ERP Implementation Risks Control
In our experience, there is an ERP implementation paradigm that is the main force behind implementation problems, additional costs, and marginal results. It is:
A majority of companies buying ERP do not understand the true potential of an ERP project-much less the extreme project discipline and leadership needed to reach this potential, and
ERP implementers, as a group, are culturally aligned to serve these ERP buyers and are captured in this paradigm of malaise.
In our over 1000 ERP related projects since 1996 we have observed implementation issues and ideas, and typical implementation practices. This ERP project reality described above materially affects a vast majority of the projects we see or hear about. Further, this paradigm of lost opportunity would not be recognized by most ERP implementers as their culture and methods presume this pervasive typical situation.
In 2004, Engleman Associates, Inc. (EAI) began developing a concept for a different implementation control approach which at its core addressed the biggest obstacle to real success: companies not properly controlling their projects. After nearly 20 years of evolution, the present day version of this approach is described in white paper shown on the right. More specifically, this white paper provides information on:
- True ERP project potential: A description of the true potential of an ERP project that can only be achieved with a modernized ERP system.
- Implementation processes and protocols to reach the ERP project potential: Presented first is the advocated process to reach toward true ERP project potential and then key project execution protocols to follow during the project.
- Typical obstacles to this advocated planning: Why the type of implementation planning and control techniques advocated in this white paper are rarely conducted well—even if tried.
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ERP Selection – Provo Craft
SoftSelect was a great partner throughout the process of choosing an ERP solution. They helped us control the terms throughout the ERP buying process, and we achieved impressive results in reduced ERP license fees. Having an experienced partner like SoftSelect, helped us negotiate for the products we need and set our expectations for the process of implementing these solutions.
ERP Selection – Cornell Pump
Negotiating ERP costs is complicated and the ERP software vendors take advantage of the buyer’s lack of experience. SoftSelect’s experience and influence helped us level the playing field. We clearly saved money and lowered our long term risk.
ERP Selection – Leupold & Stevens
Long term ERP license costs were initially very difficult to calculate. Working with SoftSelect we were able to insist on a predicable ERP license fee approach and achieve much lower initial and ongoing license fee costs.
