Tag: ERP Cloud

  • Using AI/ML to Build Customer-specific ERP Roadmaps

    Using AI/ML to Build Customer-specific ERP Roadmaps

    The largest portion of ERP costs remains implementation costs. AI/ML guidance is a leading practice that can reduce implementation costs.

  • Using AI/ML to predict ERP Utilization

    Using AI/ML to predict ERP Utilization

    There are not many methods on how to maximize ERP utilization. There are approaches that do a commendable effort in identifying some of the factors that influence ERP utilization.  What is lacking are predictability, repeatability and harmony across the key components of a business solution.  In my 25 years of ERP consulting experience, I have…

  • ERP SaaS 101: Services Trump Software

    ERP SaaS 101: Services Trump Software

    How many ERP SaaS offerings are in the market today?  The number depends on who you ask but it is a fair statement to say that all Tier I and the majority of Tier II ERP vendors have a SaaS offering.  A majority of the market and many ERP analysts still take an on-premise approach…

  • ERP Project 101: Deployment  vs Requirements Gathering

    ERP Project 101: Deployment vs Requirements Gathering

    Customers, System implementers and ERP vendors are always looking for ways to accelerate ERP implementations.  One popular approach is to take a phased deployment approach based upon criteria such as location, ERP module or feature set.   Requirements are gathered, validated, and tested based upon a limited scope.  Unfortunately, many ERP projects utilizing this approach result…

  • ERP Cloud:  Finding the Right Provider

    ERP Cloud: Finding the Right Provider

    I recently attended Oracle’s OpenWorld Conference in San Francisco this October.  There was a huge volume of information on the Cloud.  As I walked through the Exhibitor’s halls at the Moscone Center, I observed that every SI partner had ERP in the Cloud or could get customers to the Cloud seamlessly.  What I did not…