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People, Places, and Things: A Framework for a Pain-Free ERP Implementation
Launch your ERP the right way.
The concept of an ERP system—where all of your company’s software talks with each other—is pretty amazing. But sometimes, launching one into your ecosystem can be treacherous. And why wouldn’t it be? You only update your ERP once every ten to fifteen years, so there’s often nobody at your organization that’s been through one, much less two, who could show you the way. Mistakes are bound to happen, but the benefits are manifold. How do you cross that chasm?
First, you get the experience you need, and in this case it’s through Evan Schwartz. He’s got over thirty years of experience working with ERP systems and has helped dozens of companies implement software systems that have saved them millions along the way. This book, People, Places, and Things, shows you the potential traps, tricks, and problems you might find along the path of rolling out your ERP, told through real-world stories from Evan’s decades of experience. You’ll hear about the CEO who saved $160,000 a day by stopping production of an unnecessary report and learn the arduous tale of a company that lost over $75 million because of poor planning during their rollout.
Learn how
Create a vision statement for your ERP rolloutDetermine who goes on what team and whyTrust your vendorAvoid potential problems before they happen… and much more.
As you weave your way through the book, you’ll also find tips and tricks to guide you on your own path. Think of Evan as your own personal ERP sherpa who helps guide you through the process of rolling out your ERP, taking you down the right paths along the way.
If you’re planning on installing a new ERP system, this is the first book you should read.
The concept of an ERP system—where all of your company’s software talks with each other—is pretty amazing. But sometimes, launching one into your ecosystem can be treacherous. And why wouldn’t it be? You only update your ERP once every ten to fifteen years, so there’s often nobody at your organization that’s been through one, much less two, who could show you the way. Mistakes are bound to happen, but the benefits are manifold. How do you cross that chasm?
First, you get the experience you need, and in this case it’s through Evan Schwartz. He’s got over thirty years of experience working with ERP systems and has helped dozens of companies implement software systems that have saved them millions along the way. This book, People, Places, and Things, shows you the potential traps, tricks, and problems you might find along the path of rolling out your ERP, told through real-world stories from Evan’s decades of experience. You’ll hear about the CEO who saved $160,000 a day by stopping production of an unnecessary report and learn the arduous tale of a company that lost over $75 million because of poor planning during their rollout.
Learn how
Create a vision statement for your ERP rolloutDetermine who goes on what team and whyTrust your vendorAvoid potential problems before they happen… and much more.
As you weave your way through the book, you’ll also find tips and tricks to guide you on your own path. Think of Evan as your own personal ERP sherpa who helps guide you through the process of rolling out your ERP, taking you down the right paths along the way.
If you’re planning on installing a new ERP system, this is the first book you should read.
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152 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2024
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October 20, 2024
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This is an easy to read and must read for anyone going to do ERP implementation. This book was a great reference and super easy to read. Also it is full of easy to follow tips! Can’t beat that!!! Overall a really good read!
This is an easy to read and must read for anyone going to do ERP implementation. This book was a great reference and super easy to read. Also it is full of easy to follow tips! Can’t beat that!!! Overall a really good read!
October 20, 2024
I rarely write reviews but this one deserves a special mention.
The book contains not only implementation lessons for those in the delivery team but also for senior executives and clients.
It’s not just another book telling you how to implement an ERP system, it’s actually a book that is built on decades of life learnings and experiences and it teaches you as much in terms of life lessons as ERP implementations.
And the cherry on top is that it’s not one of those dry and extremely boring books, it’s a fun read with lots of funny but insightful anecdotes, you find yourself looking forward to the next anecdote and the next faux pas that you didn’t see coming but should have.
P.S.: not to give away the spoilers but it contains a gold mine of information on how to use AI tools to improve your ERP implementations.
The book contains not only implementation lessons for those in the delivery team but also for senior executives and clients.
It’s not just another book telling you how to implement an ERP system, it’s actually a book that is built on decades of life learnings and experiences and it teaches you as much in terms of life lessons as ERP implementations.
And the cherry on top is that it’s not one of those dry and extremely boring books, it’s a fun read with lots of funny but insightful anecdotes, you find yourself looking forward to the next anecdote and the next faux pas that you didn’t see coming but should have.
P.S.: not to give away the spoilers but it contains a gold mine of information on how to use AI tools to improve your ERP implementations.
October 24, 2024
🔥MUST READ 🔥
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