ERP Implementations: The Problems with “Best Laid Plans”
When it comes to preparing for an ERP implementation, one question that always comes up is the appropriate (I hesitate to use the term “right”)...
Read MoreSOW Assumptions Matter: Small Print Can Lead to Large Problems
With a database of system implementation projects totaling $20B in project cost, UpperEdge has reviewed and supported the development of numerous Master Statements of Work...
Read More3 Ways to Minimize Risk Associated with Data Transformations
Is your System Integrator (SI) getting it right on data? The data says…maybe not. Business transformation efforts are inherently risky – and your data is...
Read MoreWhy ERP Projects Fail: Finding the Gaps in Your Program Plans
Skipping steps in the implementation process can cost your company dearly. Here’s what to look for – and look out for. In recent years, CEOs...
Read MoreHow to Make Better Project Decisions and Manage Transformation Program Risks
Welcome back to your virtual office and the realities of restarting your transformation program. There is a good chance you are dividing your time between...
Read MoreTransformation Done Right: “No Plan” is Not Your Default
System testing in transformation programs usually includes unit acceptance, configuration, integration, performance, and end-to-end testing, among other methods. But there is a huge, important, often...
Read More5 SOW Essentials to Make You Look Smart
How often have you heard, “We need to get the statement of work (SOW) signed so we can get started on the program”? Or perhaps,...
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