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Advisory IS Solutions Signs New Mining Client for Software Selection Engagement
Advisory IS Solutions is excited to announce a new engagement with a growing mining organization headquartered in Vancouver focused on assessing and optimizing its ERP landscape to support continued operational growth across multiple mine operations in the United States. Our client currently operates multiple ERP systems and supporting third-party applications across various mine sites and…
Read MoreERP War Stories: Managing Project Scope, Timelines, Costs, and Change Requests
Our Track Record: Over the past 20+ years of managing ERP implementations, one area that frequently impacts project success is how project costs and change requests are managed throughout the implementation lifecycle. Preamble: ERP implementations are complex initiatives, and as the project progresses, new requirements, refinements, or unforeseen technical considerations can emerge. Without proper governance,…
Read MoreERP 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…
Read MoreSAP 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…
Read MoreERP 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…
Read MoreSAP 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…
Read MoreERP 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…
Read MoreTrusted 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreWhat 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:…
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