How to structure ERP ROI: direct savings (labor, working capital), indirect benefits (speed, quality), payback timeline, risk adjustments.
Contract negotiation: license terms, support models, implementation services, maintenance, hosting (cloud), professional service rates.
SOD (segregation of duties), three-way reconciliation, variance investigation, revaluation controls, intercompany management.
Why generic ERP lacks BOM depth, production scheduling, quality management. When specialized manufacturing ERP is required.
Strategic framework for CFOs to evaluate ERP readiness, cost impact, governance requirements, and vendor fit before selection.
Why change management fails in 50% of ERP projects. Resistance sources, stakeholder management, adoption metrics, incentive alignment.
When cloud ERP wins (lower capex, faster deployment, compliance). When on-premise wins (control, integration, legacy systems). Cost comparison model.
Five-step framework to control scope requests, separate go-live from phase 2, and protect your timeline.
Distribution ERP: multi-warehouse inventory, multi-channel sales, logistics integration, pricing complexity, vendor management.
Manufacturing ERP complexity: BOM management, lot tracking, production scheduling, supply variability.
Small configuration errors compound into massive financial reporting problems. Real cases and prevention strategies.
