I came across an interesting article earlier this week. Infoworld's Biggest ERP Failures of 2010 is focused on multiple implementation blunders. This is meant to be your typical "Failed ERP" piece, but the first couple of examples aren't even ERP, they're Payroll and CRM. Beyond that, there are multiple examples of SAP failures.
A company with poor business practices will still have poor business practices when they implement an ERP system. Those companies with good business practices stand to gain the most from a solid system like xTuple. When you mix poor business practices with an overly complex ERP system, well, it can result in an ugly outcome.
An ERP implementation should enhance a company's strengths, but it can also expose the weaknesses. If your company is implementing xTuple, be sure to examine your business processes and allow the system to enhance your strengths.
The ERP sector needs xTuple. We'll continue to convey our many success stories and our ability to deliver the "upside."
In 2011, let's work on the list of "Biggest ERP Successes."
Scott Zuke
Core Services Group, LLC is a professional services organization specializing in ERP implementation. We help our clients take advantage of applications and services that help automate and simplify typical business operations and transactions. This includes integrating applications with new or legacy business systems that together will form a single, cohesive solution. From strategy to configuration to implementation, we combine our business knowledge with technology expertise to create solutions that bring real, tangible, and innovative business value to our clients. Our package software implementation methodology provides reliable, repeatable success. Project success is proof of why our motto is "Solution Delivered." Core Services Group is a Solution Provider within the xTuple VAR Channel, holding Elite Partner status and earning multiple awards including Implementer of the Year.