Balance AI Innovation with Governed System Access
Customer choice in AI tools connecting to core systems needs governed access. It's a line between responsible innovation and uncontrolled extraction. Encouraging innovation shouldn't cost security or governance. #AIChoice #DataGovernance https://t.co/qe11EuGL9P
SAP Shifts AI Focus to On-Premise, Not Just Cloud
SAP reverses course: AI innovation is now coming to on-premise solutions, not just the cloud. This is a major shift after years of pushing cloud-only AI for customers. #SAP #AI #Cloud https://t.co/bFGY4U38ep
Saudi Ministry Funds 80% of Manufacturers' Tech Upgrades
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry is boosting manufacturers' tech adoption with the Future Factories Program. They're funding up to 80% of investments in areas like AI, robotics, and ERP software to drive innovation. #SaudiVision2030 #Industry40 https://t.co/1RtNYHDjFd
Standard Cloud ERP Features Threaten Competitive Edge
Cloud ERP systems aren't inherently bad, but their standard functionality may be slowly killing your business and competitive edge. Leaders must understand the long-term risks before heavily investing. #ERP #BusinessStrategy #TechRisk https://t.co/P4kpTwiflS
Hershey's Go-Live Glitch Loses $100M in Orders
Hershey's implementation failed to process $100 million in orders for Kisses and Jolly Ranchers at go-live. A costly mistake in their system setup. #BusinessFailures #TechIssues https://t.co/CvzWIiTWqW
Neglecting Change Management Drives ERP Implementation Failures
ERP implementation failures often stem from neglecting organizational change management. Focusing too much on tech and not enough on people aspects is the leading cause, especially in litigated cases. #ERP #ChangeManagement https://t.co/WUG3PD4D0h
Include a Business Architect to Align ERP with Blueprint
Most ERP implementations overlook the crucial role of a business architect. This person bridges end-to-end business processes and the technology that supports them, ensuring all actions trace back to the core business blueprint. #BusinessArchitecture #ERP https://t.co/VkoPBFm4Rp
SAP Rollout Derails Glico's Chilled‑product Supply Chain
Ezaki Glico, known for Puccin Pudding and distributing Kirin beer, faced major operational disruptions after a costly SAP S/4HANA implementation. For chilled products, efficient inventory planning and timely delivery are crucial. #SupplyChain #SAP #Business https://t.co/9Z5jgGVeS8
Even Top-Tier ERP Systems Fail over 80%
Best-of-breed systems offer flexibility, but ERP implementations commonly fail, with over 80% failure rates regardless of system tier. If the tech is robust, why the high failure rate? #ERP #SystemImplementation #TechFailures https://t.co/b3vaiWnMXP
Consultants Guard Their Own Work, Stifling Independent Challenge
Big consulting firms don't like independent firms challenging their bloated teams. They prefer grading their own homework, like the fox guarding the henhouse. Leaders often show a strange reverence for them, even when they know better. #Consulting #Business #Accountability https://t.co/KazWYi6G4G
ERP Vendors Overlook True Change Management Essentials
Most ERP vendors barely touch organizational change management, focusing only on basic training and comms. True OCM requires internal alignment, stakeholder & executive buy-in, impact assessment, and detailed frontline communication. #ChangeManagement #ERP #BusinessTips https://t.co/JD42Mz9YVh
National Grid's Billion‑Dollar SAP Rollout Ends in Disaster
National Grid's billion-dollar SAP implementation failed spectacularly. Publicly announced results and media reports confirmed the costly go-live disaster. #SAP #BusinessFailures https://t.co/IybdVo9hla
Clients Pay Millions for Pre‑Decided SAP Recommendations
A consulting firm was paid $1-1.5 million for a software evaluation, knowing from day one they would recommend SAP. This highlights how clients sometimes pay for a lengthy process when the answer is already determined. #Consulting #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/38JJ4jmuBE
UAT: Essential Safeguard Translating ERP Designs Into Reality
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) catches design oversights & ensures ERP vendor work translates to operational reality. It's a vital risk mitigation stopgap, identifying impacts and change management needs for your people. #UAT #ProjectManagement #ERP https://t.co/jXkQhy4eJC
METI's Report: Four Pillars to Avoid Glico's DT Failures
METI's 2025 report outlines countermeasures for successful digital transformations, highlighting Glico's failures as a cautionary tale. The report presents 4 pillars of modernization for the private sector. #DigitalTransformation #CyberSecurity https://t.co/9Cmb6zz7Ya