After partnering with dozens of clients to help them select the “right” system that best fits their business requirements and partnering with many more to design the “right” processes in conjunction with their systems and people to achieve their objectives, it is clear that ERP success has little to do with systems!
The key to innovation is to support experimentation. If you are a leader, give your people time this week to try new ideas.
Energy spent on focus, speed and relationships can help companies chart a course for growth and increase revenue.
"Amazon is changing the business landscape" explains Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., which consults large corporations on supply chain management. "Unlimited variety is assumed, same-day service is the norm, and 24/7 accessibility with easy returns and exchanges is expected".
Start with understanding what your audience wants. Who will be listening? What will appeal to them? Put it in their best interest.
Throw best practices out the window! Many systems tout that their system has “best practice processes” and so everyone should conform to it. Not if you want to stand out from the crowd.
Since supply chain has broad appeal, we should be touting the critical importance of the supply chain in our daily conversations.
Most project teams that experience failure get sidetracked in lengthy project tasks. Clear your team’s path with sufficient attention to these areas for the results you want.
I am certainly a believer that much can be accomplished remotely. Actually I am doing more and more to help my clients remotely, and we are achieving substantial results - and significant returns on investment.
Strategic partnerships require risk; however, if you are careful in selecting your partners, you can certainly WIN long-term.
