Gartner says 75% of all ERP implementations fail. Why?
An ERP is one of the most sophisticated software tools your business can utilize. To use these tools right it’s imperative you consider training and support from an ERP consultant. Too many times ERP software implementation can struggle because the due-diligence process failed to fully vet the ERP consultant that will play such a vital part of the roll-out and workflow changes that the software necessitates. While you may choose the best software in the world, with ERP, it’s how you deploy it that can make all the difference.
Here’s what to look for in an ERP consultant that will get your ERP deployment on the fast track to success.
Here is the hard and fast rule for purchasing ERP software: it’s complicated and definitely not something you want to tackle without help. There’s really a two-part vetting process that includes researching the software and researching the ERP consultant. The software is a big investment of time and money, but to ensure you’ll reap ROI as quickly as possible, the ERP consultant must have the following characteristics:
Deploying software as complex as an ERP is hard because it requires a cultural and workflow shift to optimize the software. ERP deployment often requires decommissioning of legacy platforms and this can make the culture shift doubly hard. A good ERP consultant is not an only expert in the software they’re deploying but also they are also great with people and able to move organizations forward to leverage the tool fully.
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