[E-book] Optimize Industrial Digital Transformation with ERP

Setting up an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in an industrial environment is a major challenge. These projects are highly complex. To begin with, they are cross-functional by nature, involving numerous stakeholders across various departments and hierarchical levels. Precisely defining your needs is essential as the extensive scope and central role of an ERP system within an organization can result in projects that span several years. Given this extended timeline and complexity, there is always a risk of drifting from initial objectives. Moreover, the work doesn’t end with implementation: establishing an ERP system is a longterm commitment, that continues beyond the initial implementation phase. Not only must we anticipate the difficulties involved in selecting and deploying this tool, but we also need to develop ERP systems sustainably to secure their effectiveness and longevity for years after adoption. This entails tackling significant issues related to change management and scaling to preserve the system’s relevance and functionality over time.

Considering these challenges, a significant proportion of ERP projects fail. In this white paper, we will explore the main pitfalls commonly encountered and outline best practices for anticipating and mitigating them effectively:

  1. Choosing Solutions in Advance

  2. Neglecting Stakeholder Engagement

  3. Overlooking Operation Scaling

  4. Losing pragmatism along the way

  5. Overlooking the development of Digital Skills

  6. Failing to Adapt Solutions to Local Conditions

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