One of the running jokes about ERP is that the business always thinks that the last software package was better than the current software package, even when everyone hated the last software package. After the initial honeymoon period of a new software implementation, it’s pretty common for staff to start to focus on the system flaws and what it does …
The Not-So-Hidden Business Cost of Spreadsheets
The last thirty years has seen the gradual dominance of ERP and management systems across business. Software management systems that previously were financially out of reach for many businesses, are now reasonable and worthwhile investments. In addition, there is now a large selection of available software systems, ranging from whole-of-business to best-of-breed, to products specific to industry-based verticals. However, one …
Are you stuck in an IT Project Fail nightmare?
A 100% successful IT project is the Holy Grail for most IT departments in businesses. Most people have heard so many project horror stories that senior managers often believe that it’s impossible to deliver an IT Project on time, on budget and with significant business gain. Instead, they get caught up in all the tales from the trenches, which scare …
Are you using your Business Management System effectively?
The implementation of a new ERP or BMS for a business is a mammoth undertaking. There is always a significant cost both financially, as well as on your people. Most businesses are ill-equipped to deal with an extraordinary event like this and don’t have on tap the skill sets required for an implementation that is a process change project at …
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