Whether you call it a consulting agreement, a professional services agreement, or a master services agreement, it is the document that has the most significant impact on the success of your digital transformation.

In this YouTube video, I discuss key issues to consider.

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Is it better to arbitrate or litigate digital transformation disputes? Like most things, it depends.

  • Arbitration is usually less expensive and quicker than litigation.
  • You can select an arbitrator with ERP software and technology experience, and the dispute is confidential.
  • In some scenarios, you may have a panel of arbitrators.

Choosing the right arbitrator(s) is

ERP software implementations and digital transformations can be challenging, and the most common reason for their failure is not technology but people.

To ensure a successful implementation, you must pay close attention to the statements of work in your software contract package. These documents should clearly define deliverables, milestones, deadlines, acceptance testing criteria, and change

Understanding what to negotiate and who you are negotiating against is fundamental in leveraging the ERP contract negotiation process to your advantage.

You want to have a plan going into the negotiation process for what you will ask for, how you will mitigate risk, critical asks, and fall-back positions.

If you treat the ERP contract

The themes underlying failed SAP and Oracle ERP and digital transformation lawsuits are almost always the same. Vendors misrepresent functionality, cloud products are not fully baked, and salespeople minimize the software’s limitations while overselling its capabilities.

In this video, I discuss common themes in the many failed ERP implementations I have litigated in my career.