ERP VISIONS BLOG

The ERP Visions Blog is published by John Hannan LLC, your independent ERP advocate with more than two decades of hands-on experience. We bring an operations-first, vendor-neutral perspective and deep knowledge of 40+ ERP platforms to help leaders make better decisions. Here you’ll find practical guidance on software selection, implementation and change management, vendor and partner management, and turning ERP strategy into day-to-day execution. We share real-world lessons, tools, and stories from manufacturing, distribution, life sciences and technology sectors so you can avoid common pitfalls and move your ERP program from visions to reality.

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John Hannan walking a manufacturing shop floor during an ERP requirements session, reviewing a process checklist on a tablet.

Mid-Market Manufacturing ERP Software Selection Guide 2026

Software Selection

John Hannan

9 min read

ERP software selection and implementation challenges for growing manufacturers and distributors

Software Selection

John Hannan

4 min read

12 must‑have capabilities in 2026 for a CDMO ERP selection

Solution Architecture

John Hannan

6 min read

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Implementation Advisory

The Importance of Selecting A Trusted ERP Implementation Partner

When it comes to implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software systems, it can prove quite a burden for some firms. That is...

Implementation Advisory

John Hannan

3 min read

How to Phase Your ERP Implementation Roll-Out

Are you ready to implement an ERP system? Congratulations! It's an exciting journey, and there's a lot of potential for growth and...

Implementation Advisory

John Hannan

5 min read

Staffing Your Internal ERP Project Team

You know the drill: a major ERP project is on the horizon, and it's time to get to work. As much as you have your hands full with the...

Implementation Advisory

John Hannan

3 min read

Aligning ERP Design to Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Serialization and Traceability

The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) is pushing the industry toward an interoperable, electronic way to identify and trace certain prescription drugs at the package level as they move through the supply chain.

Pharma

John Hannan

4 min read

5 Simple Strategies for ERP Implementation

ERP implementation projects are complex, time-consuming, and costly endeavors. Unfortunately, many companies don't successfully manage...

Implementation Advisory

John Hannan

4 min read

Understanding 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance when selecting a new ERP System

21 CFR Part 11 must provide complete documentation of process controls, record and data integrity safeguards, accuracy assurances, and user authentication and authorization processes.

Software Selection

John Hannan

4 min read

6 Components Of Succesful ERP Project Management

If you're the project manager of an ERP implementation, you know how important it is to have a clear plan for success. The stakes are...

Software Selection

John Hannan

5 min read

How to Accomplish FDA Validation for ERP Software

Implementing ERP software for GxP processes into an FDA-regulated business or organization requires FDA validation. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that certain technologies used in the manufacturing and storing of products, such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices, be validated before they are released to the market. Whether you are implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) , Oracle NetSuite or another capable ERP system, the principles of FDA Validatio

Life Sciences

John Hannan

5 min read

Is Your ERP Implementation Experiencing Delays? The Common Causes and How To Avoid Them.

Are you finding that your ERP implementation plan is taking longer than expected? Delays are common in ERP implementations, and...

Implementation Advisory

John Hannan

6 min read

ERP Considerations for a Metal Service Center

ERP software can be an invaluable tool when it comes to managing the operations of a metal service center. ERP stands for enterprise...

Software Selection

John Hannan

4 min read

Compliance review in life sciences office

ERP Guidance to Help Life Sciences Companies Reduce Recall Risk and Improve Product Quality

Recall readiness is not a single feature. It is the ability to detect an issue, contain it quickly, and prove what happened with an audit ready trail.

Life Sciences

John Hannan

3 min read