By some estimates, up to 75% of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations fail to meet critical goals. Others say failure rates are probably closer to 40 or 50%. Either way, the numbers aren’t great. According to Deloitte, the best way to beat these odds is to analyze the “critical failure factors,” or CFFs, of ERP…
Successful ERP implementations have a few things in common. They launch on time, on budget, with all planned features and functionality optimized and ready for use. People, processes, and technology work together to drive specific outcomes upon launch. The similarities end there. “Outcomes” could be anything – enabling customer self-service, optimizing warehouse logistics, consolidating global…
The cannabis industry has experienced remarkable growth and state-based legalization, but understanding and following compliance requirements can be a daunting task for businesses in the sector. There are various regulatory requirements that cannabis businesses must follow, such as licensing, testing, packaging and labeling, and marketing restrictions. While these regulations are already strict, they become even…
While there’s no official consensus on the exact percentage, experts agree that more than half of all ERP implementations end in failure. McKinsey estimates around 70% fail, while Gartner gives a range–between 55% and 75%. If you’re looking for more tangible flops, you can check out CIO’s list of 16 famous ERP failures. We’re not…
Microsoft’s modular ERP solutions offer a ton of flexibility allowing organizations to build a system that aligns perfectly with their business. But all of these options make it much harder to figure out how much this whole thing is going to cost. We’ve discussed Dynamics 365 license guide, modules, and types, but those only tell…
According to Microsoft, integrating all front and back-end business processes and systems into one platform takes anywhere from six months to two years. And that’s assuming everything goes as planned. Several factors — size, sector, customizations, and condition of your data–determine the cost, complexity, and duration of the implementation process. All this makes it difficult…
Background Sutphen is in its 133rd year of operation, making it the oldest continuously owned and operated fire apparatus manufacturer in the country. Never reorganized, owned, or operated by anyone other than a Sutphen, the family atmosphere is apparent when you walk through the doors of its facilities. When customers purchase any Sutphen custom fire…
Background Founded in 1994, the goal at NovaVision is to continuously improve its customer’s ability to protect their products and property from counterfeiting, tampering, and pilfering. NovaVision conducts business globally and has over 5,000 active customers for its tamper-proof products each year. Their major customer groups include governments (USA federal, state, county, municipal and international),…
Every part of your business – whether it’s finance, operations, sales, or customer support – relies on accurate and up-to-date information to function smoothly. However, when these areas work in isolation, mistakes, miscommunication, and unnecessary costs can make for a rough day at the office. But when all departments are linked through a unified system,…
Background A financial advisory firm providing portfolio management was utilizing Microsoft Dynamics GP, but the CFO felt as if it was inefficient, in addition to being at the end of its life for support. While Microsoft is committed to supporting Dynamics GP through the end of 2024, it’s no secret that they are also encouraging current…
