ERP Expert Witness
Unfortunately ERP implementations sometimes fail for both the company that is being implemented and the company doing the implementation. The costs of failure are huge and include not just licenses and implementation services but also internal costs and interruption to business. The costs go higher when the two parties cannot come to terms. We can help either as arbitrator or as an ERP expert witness.
Caught In An ERP Lawsuit? Contemplating Litigation? Need An ERP Expert Witness For Your Deposition?
Our independent ERP consulting firm helps plaintiffs and defendants prepare for trial with our ERP expert witness services.
Why Work With Us?
As independent ERP consultants, we have hands-on experience with many ERP software vendors. Our independent ERP consulting firm is not tied to a single law firm or software vendor, allowing us to focus on various types of cases and industries. We work for both plaintiffs and defendants, ERP software vendors, ERP system implementer, and their customers.
180 Systems Credentials as ERP Expert Witness
- Independence – 180 Systems does not sell or implement any product
- ERP expert witness experience
- Recognized thought leader
- CPA Canada selected 180 Systems to cohost their national technoloy forum for mutiple years
- The Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) selected 180 Systems to build the Digital Transformation workbook for Ontario businesses
- Our people have designations including MBA, CPA, PMP, CITP, and BEng
- Our people have taught at Universities
- Our people have published numerous ERP articles
Michael did an excellent job on the work that he did for my client. Michael was very clear upfront about his budget and schedule, and came within the budget he set out and basically on schedule. He was very diligent and thorough in his approach to the issues, and he provided his report very promptly. He worked very hard, including working over holidays and weekends and late evenings. His turnaround time was very fast; he was responsive, he listened to feedback that was provided and incorporated that into his work product.
– Sharon Vogel , Partner Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
We did an extensive search for the appropriate expert consultant for a litigation on a systems related issue. Michael's qualifications and background fit our requirements. Michael always dealt with us in a professional way. Michael provided two reports commenting on the system that was put into place in the matter under litigation. We enjoyed working with him both on the phone and in person.
– Robert A. Hodgins, Partner Singleton Urquhart LLP
Why Work With 180 Systems?
- Compare ERP implementation methodologies to best practice
- Evaluate ERP software based on whether it meets defined requirements
- Review affidavits for validity, accuracy and reasonability
- Recommend potential solutions to resolving the dispute
- Prepare opinion letters and affidavits
- Provide testimony in court
- Assist in settlement negotiations
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an ERP expert witness do?
An ERP expert witness explains ERP software and implementation practice to a court or arbitrator. 180 Systems compares an implementation to best practice methodologies, evaluates the software against defined requirements, reviews affidavits for validity, accuracy and reasonability, prepares opinion letters and affidavits, and gives testimony.
When does a company need an ERP expert witness?
A company needs one when an ERP implementation fails and the customer and the implementer cannot agree, when it is contemplating litigation, or when it faces a lawsuit or a deposition. Failed implementations can involve both the company being implemented and the firm doing the implementation.
Does 180 Systems act for the plaintiff or the defendant?
Either. 180 Systems supports trial preparation for plaintiffs and defendants, and it is not tied to a single law firm or software vendor.
Can 180 Systems act as an ERP arbitrator?
Yes. 180 Systems serves as an arbitrator or as an ERP expert witness, depending on what the matter needs.
Is 180 Systems independent of ERP vendors?
Yes. 180 Systems does not sell or implement any product, so its opinions are not tied to a vendor or an implementer.
What are the expert's qualifications?
The 180 Systems team holds MBA, CPA, PMP, CITP and BEng designations, teaches at universities and has published articles on ERP.
Can an ERP dispute settle before trial?
It can. 180 Systems recommends potential solutions to resolve the dispute and assists in settlement negotiations, which can cost less than a dispute that runs to trial.