ERP War Stories: When Should Data Migration Begin?
Over the past 20+ years of managing ERP implementations, one topic that often creates uncertainty on projects is when data migration activities should begin and how it should progress throughout the implementation lifecycle. Organizations often assume that data migration is a task that happens close to go-live. In reality, successful ERP implementations treat data migration…
SAP ECC & S/4 HANA SUPPORT
Advisory IS Solutions (AIS) has been supporting SAP ECC and S/4 HANA for 10+ years. We have established clientele within the mining industry, and I have personally been involved in multiple SAP transition projects to either SAP Rise or off of SAP to other ERP Solutions. Advisory IS Solutions (AIS) is an independent ERP consulting…
ERP War Stories: The Wrong Project Team Members Involved in the Design Phase of the Implementation
These ERP war stories are based on over the past 20+ years of managing ERP implementations. We have seen common challenges relating to the structure of the project team and their roles during the implementation lifecycle. Situation: ERP projects typically involve four primary user groups: Project Sponsor – Responsible for oversight of all the functional…
SAP Business One Support
We are pleased to announce the launch of our SAP Business One support services. Advisory IS Solutions (AIS) is an independent ERP consulting firm. We do not sell software or promote one ERP over another, because we recognize that every solution should be evaluated based on each organization’s unique requirements. We are here to ensure…
ERP Implementation War Stories: Effects of Client Resource Restraint Impact to ERP Project
Over the past 20+ years managing ERP implementations, one common challenge has been when internal client teams struggle to dedicate sufficient time to the implementation. Competing operational priorities can delay key decisions, slow down configuration reviews, and cause testing timelines to slip. Notable Risks: Project timeline delays and cost overruns. Mitigation Consideration: In situations like…
Trusted Advisory: What It Means at Advisory IS Solutions
In the ERP world, organizations are typically flooded with choices, opinions, and sales-driven recommendations. Choosing the right systems (and the right partners) can be a complex process. At Advisory IS Solutions (AIS), we believe our role goes far beyond providing technical guidance. We exist to be a trusted advisor, meaning an independent, objective partner focused…
How We Approach ERP System Selection
An ERP initiative is one of the largest and most significant changes an organization can make. It is also one of the most challenging and resource-intensive when approached incorrectly. The decisions made during system selection sets the trajectory for everything that follows. When the right system is not selected, organizations often face extended timelines, escalating…
What Happens After Implementation
If your ERP implementation has just wrapped up, or you are approaching go-live, you might feel like you have finally crossed the finish line. Months of design, testing, data migration, training, and coordination have come together, and the new system is officially live. But anyone who has been through an ERP journey knows the truth:…
ERP Life Cycle
ERP systems have a life cycle just like the businesses they support. They start strong, solve problems, create efficiency, and then, over time, things shift. Things evolve, people leave, processes get more complex, technology advances, and suddenly the system that once fit perfectly begins to strain. The pain points become louder, reporting becomes harder, workarounds…
If your ERP is not delivering what you need, then take action
You may have invested a lot of time and money on your ERP, and in the end, you need the ability to access real time information about how your business is performing, and how best to react to changing economic conditions. There are also instances when you must quickly provide accurate reports that management or…
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