ERP implementations are difficult and complex. Everyone hates them. They take years and are expensive. You are often left with a new system that does the same thing as the old system. Why is that? Why do they take so long? Why do they cost so much? Why do they fail?
Imagine performing knee surgery on a patient while they’re running a marathon. That is the challenge of implementing an ERP system. You have to keep the business running while trying to change the system. However, it is not just about the software. It is about the people, the processes, and the systems that are all intertwined. You have to understand the system’s business processes, software, and technical aspects. You have to work with the business and IT teams to ensure that the system is set up to meet the organization’s needs and deliver on its promises.