Blog Entries for Rebecca Gill tagged 'ERP Solutions'

When All is Said and Done, Will You Still Love Me?

RebeccaGill

ERP software is a long-term relationship. It is a technology partnership that typically spans a decade; one that requires ongoing commitment and continued interaction.

In the actual software selection process, reviewing the supplier's organization and their overall business processesis as important as the overall functionality itself. When you select an ERP package, you are selecting both the package itself as well as the organization that supplies it to you. When you select an E [...]

Gip the Pet Pig

RebeccaGill

A few years ago I was just returning from maternity leave when I was asked to perform an onsite software demonstration for a prospect. Generally speaking, you never know what to expect or what you may encounter with onsite demonstrations. Based on the client, functional requirements, and overall personality fit, the demonstration can be a pleasant experience or an extremely long day.

When I entered the Plante and Moran office building, I was running late due to traffic and feeling rat [...]

Looking for ERP Software? Leave Out the Dirty Laundry

RebeccaGill

As an ERP vendor, I often encounter prospects who want vendors to guarantee the success of their ERP software implementation or even provide a "not to exceed" implementation figure during the proposal process. This always surprises me, because an ERP implementation is a not a finite project. It is process of learning, improving, adapting, and growing.

As the vendor we are morally obligated to review a prospect's functional requirements, organizational culture, and busin [...]

Do You Fit Within My Box?

RebeccaGill

Years ago I had a friend share his "box theory" with me and further explain how I, in particular, didn't fit inside his boxes very well. He said he had a box for different types of people and that almost everyone fit within a specific type of box. He told me I jumped from box to box andnever stayed in one box for too long. I found his box theory so interesting and humorous, I never forgot it.

After almost ten years, I was reminded of this theory a few days ago. Sitting a [...]

Implementing On-Time, On-Task, & On-Budget

RebeccaGill

When implementing new a ERP system, implementing on time and on budget is not by chance. As with any project plan, a detailed and methodical process is required for success. A plan for selecting and implementing new ERP software is no different than any major project being undertaken by a corporation. It requires a significant investment of time and resources, requires the involvement of virtually the entire organization, as well as a considerable amount of research, planning, and reevaluation a [...]