We conducted a random (and anecdotal) survey of executive sponsors of ERP implementations, and asked them what their business goals and objectives were for their project. The number one answer we heard was “to implement software on time and on budget.” (A close second was “for project to be over.”) Unfortunately, using project time and… Continue reading Ensure Success with Your Next ERP Implementation
Category: Implementation
Overcoming ERP Implementation Hurdles
By design, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software helps to streamline business processes, enhance communication between departments, and improve overall productivity: (almost) every business could benefit from an ERP solution. Despite these benefits, implementing an ERP can cause of variety of pain points for all parties involved. Understanding these potential hurdles is the first step to… Continue reading Overcoming ERP Implementation Hurdles
The Importance of Focusing on the Big Picture in Consulting
Consulting and the Big Picture One day I walked into my local bank branch to deposit my paycheck (two statements I realize age me considerably), and as I reached for the handle on the second set of doors, I saw him. Rather, I saw it. The gun. I saw “him” next. The man holding the… Continue reading The Importance of Focusing on the Big Picture in Consulting
Dynamics NAV Consulting and a Big Drooling Bloodhound
When he is able, my husband likes to pick me up from the airport when I return from business trips. As an added bonus, he brings along our bloodhound “Groot.” Groot is the only one of our five pets (and three children for that matter) that is excited to greet me when I arrive home.… Continue reading Dynamics NAV Consulting and a Big Drooling Bloodhound
Plan Ahead Wear a Sports Bra
As a consultant, I travel. I travel a lot. I often travel to the same places, following a similar routine on each trip. I plan ahead. And, I always try to extend a gracious attitude towards those I meet (you never know who you’ll see again and/or need a favor from in the future). I… Continue reading Plan Ahead Wear a Sports Bra
Having Confidence to do the Right Thing
Once upon a time, while implementing an accounting program far less superior than NAV, I learned a very valuable lesson: when your instincts are telling you that something is a bad idea, it probably is. And you should stand up for what you think is right. Allow me to explain. As a young, green consultant,… Continue reading Having Confidence to do the Right Thing
Do What You’re Doing
We have a saying around the Britt household, “Do what you’re doing”. When you sit down to eat supper with your family, you are sitting down to eat supper with your family. You aren’t watching television, you aren’t texting, you aren’t reading; by golly, you are sitting down to eat supper with your family! You… Continue reading Do What You’re Doing
Top Three Tech Trends for 2016
Is your company a “Progressive” SMB (small to medium sized business)? If you’re a business with 1 to 1,000 employees, you’ll want to check out SMB Group’s latest research to see where your company stacks up. The report highlights the top three tech trends for companies categorized as SMBs: SMBs That Make the Business-Technology Performance… Continue reading Top Three Tech Trends for 2016
What Fantasy Football Has Taught Me about Implementing ERP Systems
Well, it’s time for another year of Fantasy Football…another year of hoping that I draft well, field the right teams, make the necessary adjustments, and hopefully have fun. I realized that a lot of the skill needed to play Fantasy Football can help with an ERP Implementation. In the leagues to which I belong, I… Continue reading What Fantasy Football Has Taught Me about Implementing ERP Systems
ERP Implementations and House Building – Phase 8: Moving Day
In this multi-part blog series, Alan Lyczkowski discusses the many surprising parallels that can be drawn between an ERP implementation and the process of building a house. NOTE: If you’re just joining us for the series, you can read the first installments here: Introduction, Phase 1: Analysis, Phase 2: Shopping, Phase 3: Choosing a Partner,… Continue reading ERP Implementations and House Building – Phase 8: Moving Day