What to watch out for in an ERP implementation
Over 70% of ERP implementations fail. This guide covers the warning signs, the common mistakes, and the practical steps you can take to make sure yours succeeds.
Eight chapters on getting your implementation right
From the reasons projects fail to the first 90 days after go live, this guide covers the full implementation lifecycle.
- 1
Why 70% of ERP implementations fail (and the three real reasons)
It is not the technology that fails. It is scope creep, poor change management, and underestimating data migration. We break down each one with examples from real projects.
- 2
The warning signs your implementation is going off track
Most teams do not realise their project is in trouble until it is too late. We list the early warning signs that experienced project managers watch for.
- 3
How to manage scope without killing the project
Scope changes are inevitable. The question is whether you manage them or they manage you. We share the framework we use on every Business Central implementation.
- 4
Data migration. The part everyone underestimates
Moving data from your old system to your new one is the most underestimated part of any implementation. We cover what to clean, what to migrate, and what to leave behind.
- 5
Change management. Why the system fails when the people are ignored
The best ERP in the world will fail if your team does not adopt it. We cover the change management approach that turns resistance into ownership.
- 6
Testing. How much is enough
Under testing is dangerous. Over testing delays go live. We share the testing approach that balances thoroughness with momentum, including UAT templates you can use.
- 7
Go live day. What should happen and what usually goes wrong
Go live is not the end of the project. It is the start of the most critical phase. We walk through what a good go live looks like and how to handle the things that go sideways.
- 8
Post go live. The first 90 days
The first 90 days after go live are where implementations succeed or fail. We share the support structure, training rhythm, and monitoring approach that keeps things on track.
Written for the people on the ground
Project Managers
Who are leading or about to lead an ERP implementation and want to avoid the common traps.
Business Owners
Who want to understand what a good implementation looks like so they can hold their vendor accountable.
IT and Operations Leaders
Who need practical guidance on data migration, testing, and go live planning.
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What to watch out for in an ERP implementation
Most implementation guides are written by people who sell software. This one is written by the team that delivers the projects. We share the mistakes we have seen, the patterns that work, and the practical steps that keep implementations on track.
- 8 chapters of implementation guidance
- Real examples from NZ and AU projects
- Written by the Equerra team
Written by the Equerra team. 80+ years of combined Dynamics 365 experience.
Common questions about this guide
Is this guide free?
Yes, completely free. We wrote it because too many businesses go into ERP implementations blind, and the consequences are expensive. The more prepared you are, the better the outcome.
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Who wrote this guide?
The Equerra consulting team. We have delivered ERP implementations across food manufacturing, meat processing, wholesale distribution, and more. This guide is based on what we have seen go right and what we have seen go wrong.
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