Planning is Essential. "Twenty-one percent of companies who launched new ERP characterized their recent rollouts as a failure" according to a 2015 survey. This emphasizes why realistic timelines and proper preparation are critical before deployment.
Team Alignment Matters. Getting organizational buy-in extends beyond employee enthusiasm. Senior management commitment is equally vital—perhaps more so than frontline worker acceptance. Financial investment alone is insufficient; leadership must genuinely embrace change.
Middle Management as Champions. Project managers and implementation teams serve as essential change advocates. Pairing with experienced partners who understand agile project management methodologies helps minimize disruption during transitions.
Working with experienced implementation partners helps even risk-averse leaders understand and embrace technological transformation. SDI offers consulting services to help organizations prepare their workforce for technology adoption successfully.