ERP Software: Are Modifications Always a Bad Idea?
The religion that software modifications are universally evil comes mainly from the software industry
Why Indexed KPIs are Critical for Business Performance and Success
As I have written in previous articles, not every metric for business or processes is a KPI. Too many IT systems and too many companies define a departmental goal as a Key Performance Indicator, creating unnecessary friction among other departments or areas of the company. By using a weighted index, you significantly reduce, and in some cases eliminate, the competing requirements. As part of a continuing effort on using key performance indicators for building a strategy focused organization, I [...]
Achieve Breakthrough ERP, SAP, or IT Project Success: 1 of 4
The first part of a series on how to see through the smoke and mirrors sales tactics in assessing your vendor RFP, vendor selection, and early stages of your SAP, ERP, or IT project. Details of strategies and approaches to neutralize these vendor tactics are defined so that you get the absolute BEST RESULTS from the BEST RESOURCES anyone can provide.
Breakthrough Project Success: 2 of 4, IT Vendor Proposal RFP
10 steps to reduce the vendor proposal shell games and sales tactics that prevent you from achieving the best possible results. Tactics, strategies, and techniques for getting past the sales pitches to the substance of the proposal and selecting the best possible IT system vendor for the best possible project results.
Breakthrough Project Success: 3 of 4, Vendor Selection and Contracts
7 steps to cut through the sales techniques used by vendors during the actual proposal and presentation process. Tactics, strategies, and techniques for getting past the sales pitches to the substance of the proposal and selecting the best possible IT system vendor for the best possible project results. These steps help to filter out the distracting information to focus on what really matters to your company.
Breakthrough Project Success: Part 4 of 4, Last Low Risk Chance for Results
8 steps after IT vendor selection for business and project success during the SAP, ERP, or IT blueprint. Improve your chances for success by following these steps to set expectations, support the highest quality blueprint, and weed out any individual SAP or ERP consultants who are not appropriate for your project.