It is the most significant, widely held false belief. The main reason behind any rollout process gone wrong is the lack of planning. And it’s a shared responsibility.
A lousy plan (or no plan at all) is the main reason why ERP implementation fails in any business. Regardless if you’ve hired the best vendor in the industry, be that the original manufacturer or a consultant.
Any right ERP implementation process needs to prepare for foreseen and unexpected stages and costs. However, it’s not always the case.
Why? In my years of experience, I’ve seen it all. Here are my Top 4 Reasons:
When a plan is missing, what comes next is a series of unfortunate mistakes and failures. I’ve listed the most common here from general to specific and not in order of importance, as they will emerge with different levels of severity depending on your needs for ERP deployment.
You Automate A Process That’s Bad From The Beginning
You Choose a Bad Time And Rush Things
You Spend More
Your Staff Resists Change
Your ERP Team Underperforms
You Lose Valuable Data
Not Enough Testing and Compatibility Issues
Your Connectivity Collapses
IT Infrastructure Fails
No One Takes Ownership For Mistakes Or Omissions
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