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Digital Transformation – The Statistics Are Not on Your Side
We have often heard that mantra “digitize to survive.” Businesses initiate a digital transformation to drive growth, improve business processes, and enhance the customer experience. According to Gartner, digital transformation is an organizational priority for 87% of senior executives.
A number of studies from academics, consultants, and analysts indicate anywhere from 70% to 95% of…
Webinar: How To Avoid a Digital Transformation Relationship Trainwreck
Join Taft partner Marcus Harris and associate Nick Brankle for a complimentary webinar on April 20, 2023, at 12:30 PM EST / 11:30 AM CST. Harris and Brankle will provide tips to avoid a digital transformation relationship trainwreck. This includes how to manage risk, spot vendor red flags, avoid litigation, and negotiate software contracts.
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Top ERP Trends of 2023
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Migrating To The Cloud – Don’t Believe The Hype
With so many companies switching to a cloud solution, it is difficult to imagine it any other way than good. However, that is far from the truth.
Cloud ERP is unquestionably great for vendors. It shortens the sales cycles, decreases contract negotiations, and above all increases software vendor profits. For vendors it results in a…
Why ERP Software Implementations and Digital Transformations Fail
From modernizing business processes, accelerating workflows, and increased profitability, there are plenty of upsides to an ERP software implementation or full scale digital transformation. However, there are many things that can go wrong during and after the implementation process that can result in an implementation train wreck. In the cases we litigate on behalf of…
The Question You Need To Ask Yourself Before Filing A Lawsuit Against Your ERP Software Vendor:
Oversold and misrepresented software, missed deadlines, inexperienced consultants, and budget overruns are all common occurrences in a digital transformation. The reality is that as a customer, the odds of a successful ERP implementation, or digital transformation, are stacked against you.
When clients come to us in the midst of an ERP or digital transformation train…
The ERP Contract Negotiation Process – How Long Does It Really Take?
While the ERP contract negotiation process is dependent on the facts of the particular transaction, all negotiations have a similar process and a similar trajectory. The cost of the software and implementation, the importance of the software being licensed, the number of vendors, and the risk presented by the technology will all impact the length…
Recessions Amplify The Risks To A Successful Digital Transformation
There are lots of ways a digital transformation can go wrong, even with a negotiated contract that spells out in detail what the software vendor and integrator will do, when they will do it, and what they will be paid. This is even more true during a recession. As we have repeatedly said on this…
Tips for Negotiating SAP S/4HANA Contracts
In this video, Taft partner Marcus Harris and Third Stage Consulting Group CEO Eric Kimberling discuss best practices for SAP S4 HANA implementation, including ERP contract negotiation strategy, due diligence, and more.
Eric Kimberling And Marcus Harris Discuss Tips for Negotiating SAP S/4HANA Contracts – YouTube