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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”)...

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...

There are many System Implementation (SI) firms that can implement Workday in your organization.  One of your options is Workday themselves who is often willing...

Executive sponsors play a key role in the success (or failure) of digital transformations. Taking these essential actions will tip the scales in your favor....

Across all markets, transformation programs that have been on hold for close to a year are being launched or relaunched. Here’s how to make sure...

The devil, as they say, is in the details. Don’t get tripped up on these common mistakes when calculating SaaS implementation costs. If you are...

The pandemic has prompted businesses to hit the brakes on their large transformation projects, seek ways to reduce project costs, or even in some cases,...

Though the SI’s proposals focus on the benefits the client is intended to receive from these quality reviews, the SIs are actually realizing a large...

In light of the unknown impact the pandemic will have on all businesses, transformational SAP projects are now under immense scrutiny to justify the commitment...

If you’ve followed the saga of Hertz vs. Accenture, you know that the surprises aren’t over.  To quickly get you up to speed, in April...

On June 20th 2019, Hertz filed an amended lawsuit against Accenture and laid out their case on their claim of deceptive and unfair practices.  In...

I am going to go on a bit of a rant here.  I am getting fed up with all of the IT project horror stories...

It’s no secret that business transformation initiatives are highly complex undertakings, whether you’re talking about CRM, Supply Chain Optimization, or a full-blown ERP system.  It’s...

How CIO’s can ensure they maintain control of their sole source negotiations The SI engagement playbook Make no mistake, your SI’s plan to secure a...

Over the last 20 to 30 years, we continue to read about companies blowing their IT-enabled transformation budgets and schedules.  At least one new study comes...

The recent press regarding many more IT supplier lawsuits  reminds us that the ability to decipher the human element in these complex efforts is often the...

Most of you have heard the phrase that 90% of the manufacturing cost of a product is determined during product design.  The same can be...

Move over SAP, you are no longer alone in being sued with regards to California’s state payroll system.   While the failed implementation of the California...

Implementing an enterprise IT system can result in a powerful, single ‘view of the truth’ across an entire organization, integrating business processes and creating easy-to-use...

ERP implementation projects are large, complex endeavors that can quickly spiral out of control. Blown budgets and delayed implementations are not uncommon, and in the...