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The Importance of Senior Management Commitment to ERP Projects

Lack of senior management commitment is routinely listed as one of the major risk factors for ERP projects. But how can a lack of commitment manifest itself and what can a project manager do about it?

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Importance of internal team selection in ERP projects

Implementing an ERP system is a huge undertaking for most organisations. A strong internal implementation team will greatly increase the likelihood of project success. 
 

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Maximising Benefits in ERP implementations

When starting an ERP implementation, expected benefits are usually identified and used to justify the project spend – and then ignored during the implementation! Instead, the focus is on achieving budget and delivering the project on-time. This is a big mistake and broadening the focus can impact on the success of the project and ensure that the benefits are realised. 

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Computer Systems Validation in an ERP Implementation Project

For regulated industries such as those in the life sciences sector, computer systems need to be validated to prove regulatory compliance. When implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, companies must make sure that their validation plans form an integral part of the overall implementation project plan.

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10 Characteristics of Successful ERP Implementations

Stories of disastrous ERP projects are enough to ensure sleepless nights for CEOs or CIOs looking at the prospect of implementing a new ERP system. So what should you do to ensure that your project is a success?

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Occupational Assessment in ERP Projects

What is the price of making bad decisions when constructing an ERP team? And what can you do to improve the chances of making effective choices?

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Effective Stakeholder Management

‘Stakeholders’ are the individuals and groups which are, or are likely to be, impacted by the implementation of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) project.  Monitoring stakeholder perception of the project is an important part in any successful ERP implementation – both as part of a risk management strategy and as a means of securing stakeholder support. What are the benefits of an effective stakeholder management process? And what are the key elements? 

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ERP Data Migration - Start Early!

Data Migration is a key part of any ERP project. Identifying and tackling tasks that can be addressed early improves the prospect of a smooth system cutover as well as the ability of the ERP to drive value in the business from the time it goes live.

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