Want to dodge ERP disasters? Do your homework, get everyone on the same page and lock in clear terms before you sign.

"An ERP implementation is never simple," says Rick Veague, chief technology officer at ERP provider IFS North America. After all, he says, a new implementation process like the one Jelly Belly was in ...

Select the Best ERP Implementation for Your Business Given the range of functions that enterprise resource planning encompasses, it should come as no surprise that there are multiple types of ERP ...

An ERP system often underpins the core operations of your business, invariably affecting mission-critical functions. Poorly managed, an implementation project can spiral out of control, leading to ...

But there’s more to the ideal ERP implementation team than third-party professionals. What you’re aiming for is the perfect balance of external knowledge and internal resource.

Firms who prioritize a relationship-building-based implementation model and personalized technical support understand that the most essential resource powering any ERP system is the people.

ERP: Payoffs and pitfalls Despite some high-profile disasters, companies last year poured $41 billion into software for enterprise resource planning.

To help you select the right VAR partner for your ERP implementation, here are 4 key things to consider to ensure they meet your business needs.