Why customization creates technical debt: future upgrade risk, support burden, hidden costs. COTS-first approach and when to make exceptions.
Assessment framework for recovery feasibility: when to continue vs. when to pivot strategy.
Why change management fails in 50% of ERP projects. Resistance sources, stakeholder management, adoption metrics, incentive alignment.
When cloud ERP wins (lower capex, faster deployment, compliance). When on-premise wins (control, integration, legacy systems). Cost comparison model.
Five-step framework to control scope requests, separate go-live from phase 2, and protect your timeline.
EPC projects need specialized ERP: project P&L tracking, contract management, revenue recognition (Ind AS 115).
How to structure ERP ROI: direct savings (labor, working capital), indirect benefits (speed, quality), payback timeline, risk adjustments.
The 5 most expensive ERP selection mistakes mid-market companies make and how to avoid them.
Contract negotiation: license terms, support models, implementation services, maintenance, hosting (cloud), professional service rates.
SOD (segregation of duties), three-way reconciliation, variance investigation, revaluation controls, intercompany management.
Why generic ERP lacks BOM depth, production scheduling, quality management. When specialized manufacturing ERP is required.
