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Change Control Is Where ERP Projects Get Tested

September 22, 2026 | 0 Comments | Alex Miles

Every ERP implementation eventually reaches the same point. Training and testing begins using real scenarios and someone says: “The new system doesn’t do what our current system does.” No matter how thorough the requirements gathering process was, new requirements will emerge during implementation. Some are legitimate gaps. Some are misunderstood requirements. Others are simply users discovering a different way of working. This is where a strong change control process and a strong project manager become critical. One of the project manager’s most important responsibilities is preventing emotional decisions. Users will naturally want immediate answers and, in many cases, every requested […]

How Long Does ERP Implementation Really Take?

April 18, 2024 | 0 Comments | Michael Burns

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Hitchhiker’s Guide to Technology Solutions

May 18, 2021 | 11 Comments | Michael Burns

180 Systems is presenting a workshop for CPA Canada on June 16, 2021 from 1 pm to 4 pm EST with guidance and best practice for: Business Case System Optimization System Selection Contract Negotiation Implementation Transition Management Emerging Technology RPA Project Management Change Management You can register for this workshop by clicking here or contacting Michael at mburns@180systems.com if you have questions. […]

Change Management in an ERP Implementation

October 6, 2020 | 16 Comments | Michael Burns

The commonly held belief is that people are resistant to change, which is the leading cause for failed ERP implementations/changes. It is our opinion that the resistance to change is a symptom of the problem, and not the cause. The primary cause is not being prepared for the implementation, which will then lead to resistance as employees face huge, unexpected problems, work overtime for months or more, and question leadership who brought about the change. Change management experts focus on remedies that include support from leadership and communication plans, which don’t fix the primary problem. To fix the primary problem, organizations […]

Tips for Implementing Change

May 28, 2015 | 0 Comments | 180systems

May 28, 2015 from ProjectManagement.com – “Organizational change management should begin with a systematic evaluation of the current state in order to determine the need for change. Organizations must also consider the appetite for change and the capability to change” Read more 180 View – The author provides 8 short and easy to read tips for implementing change. Lack of good change management can lead to disaster for even the best systems. One of the recommendations is to “Assess the capability of the organization to change.” In our opinion any project will fail if the core implementation team does not […]

Lesson Learned – Get on 1st Base

May 31, 2013 | 2 Comments | 180systems

I was assisting a large company operating in one of the Caribbean islands. The company was involved in a wide variety of industries and used a home grown system to run their operations. My job was to help them select a new system. Although I followed what I consider best practice in selecting a new system, I did not appreciate the limitations of what was possible. I was trying to hit a home run when the best we could ever do would be to get on 1st base. So the lesson (learned) is that best practice for one organization is […]