ERP Challenges
Whitehouse's project managers have identified some common restraints preventing system change, which may in fact be holding back the business.
The old system has become part of the culture.
Old and particularly bespoke systems may be cherished by some users and even some IT people (after all they may be the only people who know how the system really operates). Such systems, however, cause frustration to those who recognise the vulnerability of this position and need more complete information to run the business. Also at their wits end with the status quo are those that battle to make changes to meet new legislation, auditing and compliance standards.
Our experience tells us that sticking to the status quo of running old, bespoke, or outgrown systems may mean that the business is having to be reactive, and make a huge effort to respond to changes. A healthy business needs to be in a position to be proactive and make changes in the business more easily. Find out where your business is vs best practice. Also, try taking Oracle's new line of self assessment tests - click here for the test.
There is never a good time.
Many fear that there will be too much upheaval entailed in an IT project and find reasons why any given moment is a bad moment to make improvements. Our PMs understand this business imperative and offer the reminder that Accelerate solutions have been designed to meet exactly this requirement, featuring rapid implementation techniques that minimise disruption.
It'll cost a fortune.
Total cost of ownership (TCO) and return on investment (ROI) are two of the IT industry's favourite buzzwords – for good reason. The point being that the status quo is costing many businesses a fortune and that a system such as JD Edwards, which has been proven to have a low TCO, is especially designed to have a rapid return on investment for the business. These are two statistics that are well worth knowing when it comes to making a decision on a new system.
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