5 more steps to ERP software success

From the blog: http://www.21stcenturysupplychain.com

CIO.com has a very funny (in a sad but true way) post by Thomas Wailgum outlining the 5 steps to ERP software success. From his post;

Meet with ERP vendor, get taken to expensive sporting event/dinner by sales rep, and select appropriate software package. (And don’t forget to send the check!)

• Install ERP system!

• Integrate with other systems. (Repeat as necessary.)

• Provide thick “How To” manuals - chock-full of Clipart -to users!

• Sit back, relax and enjoy your new ERP system!*

Thomas has included all sorts of "fine print" around step number 5. Check out his post to get the details.

I'd like to add a couple of points that Thomas may have overlooked ... Read the rest of the article and comment on the blog here: http://community.kinaxis.com/blogs/21st-century-supply-chain/2010/02/05/5-more-steps-to-erp-software-success

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